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Living, travelling, culture and language learning blogs about Japan!
A headshot of Kirstie, the creator of the site, in a street in Japan

I’m Kirstie, your resident wanderer! I've been either backpacking or living abroad on and off since 2015. Now in my fifth year in my current home of Tokyo, I've been lost enough times, renewed enough visas, and missed enough trains to think I might just be starting to get the hang of being a wanderer after all.

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Thumbnail images to represent each blog that leads to the blog contentWhere to Live in Tokyo: Which Neighbourhood is Best For You!

Whether you’re moving to Tokyo for the first time or have lived here for years, Tokyo is full of awesome places to live! These are my top choices of the best neighbourhoods to live in, considering which major station you want direct access to.

Thumbnail images to represent each blog that leads to the blog contentTokyo Cherry Blossoms—The Ultimate Sakura Viewing Guide From Peaceful Hidden Rivers to the Most Packed Parks in the City

There are SO MANY sakura spots around the city, but this is my list of recommendations if you want a little bit of everything. From the crowd-pleasers where it’s worth braving the madness, to hidden gems where you can enjoy the blossoms in relative peace, Tokyo has a little bit of everything.