Why not make the big move to Tokyo a little more complicated? Just follow our failsafe method to ensure ultimate complications and maximum time spent in various bureaucratic nightmares. 1. Relocate to the worlds’ largest city without the help of an employer. 2. Move into a box disguising itself as an apartment. 3. Go to…
Category: Tokyo baby
Night Kayaking
A few months ago we were supposed to enjoy a week long holiday in Hokkaido. However, before we could travel, the Japanese government changed the law which impacted on our accommodation, and so the holiday was cancelled. This led to many boohoos on our end, but also resulted in $100 voucher for an ‘Airbnb Experience’….
Traversing Tokyo: Vintage Shopping
Having always been a big fan on vintage styles, I was delighted to recently stumble across the eccentric and vintage packed Koenji-ku in Tokyo. It is full to the brim of used clothing stores. More than I have ever seen anywhere else in one small area! For us, the retro delights of Koenji is a…
Urban Sprawl
So the big move has happened…we are now residents of Tokyo! It’s not been without its challenges, but after two weeks of settling in, today I finally felt like it was all worth it for the first time. This is partly because I found the local vintage shopping district, which is absolutly fabulous, and because…