KYUSHU

November 12, 2014, 7:24 am

Exactly two months minus 1 day ago, we went to Kyushu of Japan for the very first time, and I’m still missing the tranquility of the place, a lot, especially that of the hot spring town Yufuin.

As to why these photos were unblogged until now, the return of the Good Wife, Modern Family, Downton Abbey and Doctor Who all at once usurping my already limited free time is to be blamed. That, and me starting to learn Japanese, which is much harder than I thought.

Click in and join me in the trip down memory lane!

Lee Jeans shirt & pinafore
Valentino purse
Markus Lupfer heels

Monki sunnies
Front Row Shop trench coat & skirt
Choies shirt
Miu Miu bag
Rain boots from the resort

Karen Millen embroidered top
Choies jeans
Delsey luggage
Cat purse from Yufuin
Chloe flats

Love,

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NAGOYA + TAKAYAMA

February 8, 2015, 3:14 am

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My love for Japan has been constantly growing. If possible, I hope to visit the country every single month.

Our trip to Nagoya and Takayama in December is one of extremes: we drove for hours under heavy snowstorm in the dark, which was pretty scary and dangerous, but we also had the most relaxing time in Hirayu onsen area and wandering the old streets of Takayama.

Hat: Topshop
Collar: Carven
Sweater: FrontRowShop
Coat: Zara
Pants: American Apparel
Bag: Coach x Peanuts
Boots: Aukoala

The freshly fallen snow just made everything a little more beautiful and a lot more magical. Even the electric wires look like they have a story to tell. Now click in and get frozen with me!

Beanie: Riccini
Scarf: Ioanna (from dear Lucha)
Gloves: Ted Baker (from dear Eded)
Jeans: FrontRowShop

Love,

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FUJIYAMA

March 26, 2016, 9:02 am

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As I was planning our trip to Japan next month, it dawned on me that I hadn’t even blogged about the trip back in October last year…

Hat: Benetton
Cardigan & Jeans: Desigual
Shirt: University of Oxfords
Bag: Salad
Shoes: Chanel

Sweater: tout a coup
Jeans: 6ixty8ight

Love,

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SHIKOKU APRIL16

May 14, 2017, 5:28 am

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Without hesitation, I would say our trip to Shikoku and Hiroshima in April last year is my favorite journey of all time, so far.

Not only did we get to see cherry blossoms in full bloom, but we had also visited two cat islands (Aoshima & Ogijima) plus a rabbit island (Ohkunoshima). Being surrounded by little fluffy puffs is basically my idea of heaven.

Love,

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TOKYO IN BLOOM

June 19, 2018, 9:06 pm

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Serendipity. The best things in life usually happen unplanned.

We came across this little patch of wonderland in the middle of nowhere as we were driving to Komoro Castle Ruins Kaikoen from Karuizawa, and the flare was unplanned too.

It was late April when we went to Tokyo and all forecast said the best viewing period of cherry blossom was early April. With not much hope, we tried our luck anyway and paid a visit to Komoro Castle Ruins which proves that the ancient wisdom is right: “The secret to happiness lies in having low expectation.”