by Jean Cheney | Sep 15, 2019 | Japan, Travel
Is there anything more fun than a Totoro bento box for your school lunch? Can you imagine the look of joy and wonder on everyone’s face as that lid lifts off the bento box and there curled up, in a bed of rice sits the most kawaii lunch in the room. Occasionally...
by Jean | Sep 13, 2019 | Japan, Travel
Hidden in the blazing sun in the suburbs of Tokyo sits a wonderland. A hidden oasis of kawaii extreme joy. Where am I talking about? Why it’s the world of Sanrio Puroland. A dream world full of magic, wonder, glitter and a whole lot of pink. Without a doubt a...
by Jean | Sep 8, 2019 | Japan, Lessons from Jean, Travel
It never ceases to amaze me how progressive Japan has become in the last 10 years. No more so then when tourists need to access their own money to spend on all the things. Money for ramen. Money for hotels. Money for Japan. It’s no secret that Japan isn’t...
by Jean | Aug 26, 2019 | Japan, Travel
Kyoto is one of my all time favourite places in the world. It was the first city I visited outside of Australia and for so many years I’ve been in a world of romanticized fantasy hidden away in so many books on geisha. From real life tales of the modern geisha...
by Jean | Aug 24, 2019 | Japan, Travel
Have you ever sat down in a cafe, on a trip and realised that your wifi hotspot has become your most trusted friend and constant companion? Let me introduce you to Sally, my SkyRoam Solis and brand new BFF. Now I’m not just some lonely weirdo, who travels around...
by Jean | Mar 15, 2018 | Japan, Travel
When we think of Japan a stunning image of slow dropping cherry blossoms, overlooked by the wonder of Mt Fuji comes to mind. Without a doubt, the springtime in Japan is utterly gorgeous. But what about the white, snow-filled winter wonderland that Japan becomes?...
