I hate the defeatist arguments SO much. It was never about the quality. That’s just a bonus we can all make fun of. It’s about the integrity & appreciation for REAL artists that spent time honing their skills. Also the environmental issues.

KYO!! Don’t forget about the plants!! 😍

I feel as though I missed out on cherry blossoms this year. 😭 The weather has been very rainy & windy so I haven’t gotten to do hanami. There’s always next year! I was able to get a few good shots

Springtime is so rude, interrupting when I’m trying to say goodbye to winter 🥺☃️

また会えるよ、冬 💙💙

I’m so happy to see your 8 y/o having the sense to step AWAY when it’s coming towards him whereas my
8 y/o attacks these like the cat ones at Gusto lmao

For yreference, here’s the video I was taking for my Japanese TikTok, where I only need (checks app) 9,333 more followers to get monetized like Sachiko…

Same, it’s definitely going to be a delivery day because it’s also cold & windy as hell outside xD I don’t even want to walk! Hope you’ve been staying warm & having a good winter!

Went to Tokyo this week for our 14th anniversary! 💖💖 It was still very cold 🥶

I’m also coming up on my 2-year Japan-niversary on March 19th! Feels so much longer!!

The entire train system in Kanto is a nightmare due to wiring issues, so I’m home today! My husband’s school might have to cancel classes because it’s impossible for students & faculty to commute right now. He’s been at Tully’s for like an hour while the trains are stalled 😖

You’re the prettiest tree in Tokyo & I would still love you if you were a worm ❤️❤️🌸🌸

I’m in Urawa right now & I thought one of the exam students was shaking my table we were sitting at 🤣🤣 No one else seemed to notice!!

I am working in Urawa today! It is soooo busy! I like the view from the building though 🥰❤️

A BABY?! I’ve been off the app too long! Congratulations to you both & May your growing family have all the happiness in the world! 💐💖

WOW a new baby & an orange cat. Life is complete for you now 👶🏻😻

Since I grew up with zero snow, I jump around like a baby fox EVERY time I see it! I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of how quiet and pretty it is 🥹 I hope you had fun here! ❤️ Fall & Winter are such a great time to visit 🥰

Some more snow photos! I wish I took more! But like the might California lizard that I am, my skin could not take the cold & I had to go indoors 🥶

(I’m weird, but there was something lovely & storybook-like about seeing Hotto Motto being covered in snow) 🤣

It’s been a while! I hope everyone is enjoying their winter season 🥰

I have been traveling a lot around Kanto & I’ve seen a lot of pretty & rural areas. Mostly Gunma and Saitama, but it’s nice to go further north! 🌲🌲

Here’s a snow clip I took at Konosu station ☃️🌨️

I never watched this, but I did see anime magazine interviews of it back in the day, and I always thought it had great character design like the eyes, expressions, hair etc

They’re always at my local small grocery chain stores, but I don’t think I’ll get used to them being split on the top instead of the side opening 🤣🤣

We all know we should have food, water, etc stashed at home in case of an earthquake, but don't forget to also have a plan for how/where to meet up with/find the other people in your household. Keep in mind that cell phone networks may go down or be overloaded.

Oh wow this is so beautiful…it’s more detailed than I thought it would be for Legos! Thank you for the update! 😍

I started my new job as an exam proctor last week. I start the kindergarten sector of this new job in March, but I spend most of my current time traveling all over Kanto.

I’ll try to take better photos in the future, but I thoroughly enjoyed Kumagaya! Lovely valley city! Gyoda is beautiful too!

Awesome! There’s something about this color scheme & the simplicity that make it so whimsical! A lot of TLP stuff I’ve seen in the last decade has made the aesthetic more drab & dark. Loving this so far!

Most magical Lego piece I’ve ever seen!! 😍🥰❤️ Amazing!!

Obsessed with this!! I just want to hug them both & squish their faces together!! Hope you had a relaxing holiday break Ash! 🥰❤️

B&W photo of a crowd at a Buddhist temple in Saitama City, Japan, at midnight on December 31, 2025.

Every December 31, I take a photo at midnight, using a long exposure so that the image captures the end of one year and the beginning of the next. This year, the ringing of the bell at a local temple.

Happy new year 🌅❣️

2026🎠🎍

I hope your week gets better! Here’s our bun!

I saw the alert & was like “this doesn’t feel like a 7-“ then the swaying got me off guard 😲

It went on for so long 😩 had me looking at my watch like “you done?” 🤣