Unique Japanese Items you can buy

Having lived in Japan for four years now, I am still surprised by the innovations and the interesting new products Japanese people come up with. Some can be really fun, but some can be quite strange. Nonetheless I enjoy using what I have bought so far.

Have you tried using a Banana Keeper item? I tried it once and it was nice to keep my banana fresh, although I would love to have more than haha! I’ve also tried the many household items like the soy sauce bottles shaped like cute fish for my sauces and lately alcohol for easy storage. It’s super useful~ Food is always a win for me with various unusual and ingenious creations~

Some of the strange items for me are the face slimming exercise items like the ones we use on our mouths and jaws. The butter stick was also a little hard to use. ^^;

Japan has a mix of quirky and cute items, and I hope more and more people—Japanese and foreigners alike would be willing to try them out for fun.

What would your next find be? Please let me know~

Smores from Dominiuqe Ansel Bakery

Narrow Streets of Japan

How wide are roads and streets in your hometown? Are they wide enough for many cars to pass? Or are they too narrow even for one? Japan is an odd mix of both, but I often find it aesthetic and pleasing.

I love looking at empty streets and staying at the roadside to enjoy the pace of the city. Seeing bustling streets and busy people or just empty ones with little to no people. The cleanliness adds to that feeling of comfort and ease. This led me to love taking longer walks and strolls with friends and loved ones on regular days and when I travel. How about you?

Walking down the roads and narrow streets coupled with intersections and alleyways give you a strange, familiar feeling. It’s nostalgic and unique at the same time. Let’s take time to appreciate these little things and who knows, we might discover new places, and new friends along the way.

Rainy Days in Japan

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about rainy days? Do you feel calm and relaxed while drinking tea and reading your favorite book? Do you feel frustrated because it’s humid and your hair gets frizzy and dry? Or do you feel happy thinking about kids playing on the puddles and enjoying the rain showers?

Japan is a gem when it’s rainy—with popular city streets like Ameyoko or Shibuya scramble having fewer people, everyone avoiding the rain and taking shelter at the nearby restaurants. Most people are enjoying a hot bowl of ramen (egg noodles) or a hot cup of joe (coffee). We take time to slow down and allow nature to take its course.

My favorite experience has got to be drinking coffee at a random coffee shop enjoying the sights, the scenery, and the people. It makes me appreciate nature, architecture, and the flow of everyday life.

Whenever the rain falls, lets’ all take time to reflect and slow down. Remember we all need a breather sometimes.

A rainy day at Kourakuen Spa LaQua