Originally when I was planning my wardrobe for Japan I was going to use my trusty old Columbia backpack (the Columbia Outlet Store is my friend). But after seeing this bag and imagining the versatility it was hard to go back to the practical choice. The more I thought about it the more I wanted [...]
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Furoshiki
April 19, 2012
I’m not sure if Japanese women actually use these or if they’re intended for gullible tourists. Whatever they’re real use, the concept that a large square scarf can become a purse, bag, o-bento wrapper, picnic tablecloth or spur of the moment gift wrap, it was just too appealing for me to pass up. I bought one with [...]
Japan on a Budget
March 30, 2012
Over nine years ago my husband and I went to Japan in business class on our Mileage program. These are the things I remember the most about that trip: – Now we are on our way to Japan again using our air mileage. This time with our children in tow. Again we have the privilege [...]
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