Kat
@katinjapan.com
Blogger dedicated to all things Japan. Travel, food, stationery, lifestyle, and more! I also love sharing my experiences and advice.
100% human-made.
https://katinjapan.com/
#jblogger #japantravel #katinjapan
100% human-made.
https://katinjapan.com/
#jblogger #japantravel #katinjapan
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SEASON'S GREASONS
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
SEASON'S GREASONS
This will be my last blog of 2025, and I'm so proud of myself for writing 13 of them this year.
Starting this blog was something I'd been wanting to do since studied abroad in 2017, and it's a project I'm really proud of.
Here's to at least 13 more in 2026!
#blogging #2025reflection #newyear
Starting this blog was something I'd been wanting to do since studied abroad in 2017, and it's a project I'm really proud of.
Here's to at least 13 more in 2026!
#blogging #2025reflection #newyear
Planning your Winter Japan trip and still not sure what to do? Check out my 6 Fun Things to do in Winter in Japan:
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
December 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This will be my last blog of 2025, and I'm so proud of myself for writing 13 of them this year.
Starting this blog was something I'd been wanting to do since studied abroad in 2017, and it's a project I'm really proud of.
Here's to at least 13 more in 2026!
#blogging #2025reflection #newyear
Starting this blog was something I'd been wanting to do since studied abroad in 2017, and it's a project I'm really proud of.
Here's to at least 13 more in 2026!
#blogging #2025reflection #newyear
Planning your Winter Japan trip and still not sure what to do? Check out my 6 Fun Things to do in Winter in Japan:
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
December 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Planning your Winter Japan trip and still not sure what to do? Check out my 6 Fun Things to do in Winter in Japan:
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
katinjapan.com/fun-things-t...
Winter is my favorite season in Japan, and there are so many ways to spend the holiday season.
#japan #japanblog #blogging #writing
This month's blog entry is all about my top 9 must-go places to eat in Mashiko. If you make it out to Mashiko in Tochigi Pref. check these out! Portions are plentiful, nature is abundant, and the art is incredible. katinjapan.com/must-go-plac...
#blog #omurice #japan #japanblog #katinjapan #writing
#blog #omurice #japan #japanblog #katinjapan #writing
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
This month's blog entry is all about my top 9 must-go places to eat in Mashiko. If you make it out to Mashiko in Tochigi Pref. check these out! Portions are plentiful, nature is abundant, and the art is incredible. katinjapan.com/must-go-plac...
#blog #omurice #japan #japanblog #katinjapan #writing
#blog #omurice #japan #japanblog #katinjapan #writing
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I don't plug my other projects too often, but read my blog about where I got my ink on @katinjapan.com:
katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
#blog #sailorink #stationery #art
katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
#blog #sailorink #stationery #art
October 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I don't plug my other projects too often, but read my blog about where I got my ink on @katinjapan.com:
katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
#blog #sailorink #stationery #art
katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
#blog #sailorink #stationery #art
This week's blog is just a love letter to my favorite childhood anime, Ojamajo Doremi.
I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...
#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog
I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...
#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog
October 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This week's blog is just a love letter to my favorite childhood anime, Ojamajo Doremi.
I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...
#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog
I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...
#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog
This week, I got to interview my friend, and owner of @findyourexitplan, Jace, about where to get the best matcha, his business philosophy, and how he got started in the specialty tea industry.
Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...
#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness
Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...
#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness
September 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
This week, I got to interview my friend, and owner of @findyourexitplan, Jace, about where to get the best matcha, his business philosophy, and how he got started in the specialty tea industry.
Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...
#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness
Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...
#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness
Got my #hobonichi techos today! Can't wait to start using 'em. I usually just get the weeks, but I want more of a journalling experience with the day free.
Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...
Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...
September 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Got my #hobonichi techos today! Can't wait to start using 'em. I usually just get the weeks, but I want more of a journalling experience with the day free.
Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...
Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...
ordered my new hobonichi for 2026 😎
time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭
#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho
time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭
#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho
September 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
ordered my new hobonichi for 2026 😎
time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭
#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho
time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭
#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho
I was eight hours off from being able to apply for the JLPT this year aahhhh
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I was eight hours off from being able to apply for the JLPT this year aahhhh
If you love customizable fountain pens and a seemingly endless ink catalogue, check out my blog about Ancōra in Tokyo: katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!
#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging
I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!
#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging
August 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
If you love customizable fountain pens and a seemingly endless ink catalogue, check out my blog about Ancōra in Tokyo: katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...
I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!
#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging
I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!
#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging
So excited about the full Hobonichi lineup announcement! Thinking about getting a weeks and a hon this year to have an extra space for journaling... 😌
#hobonichi
#hobonichi
August 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
So excited about the full Hobonichi lineup announcement! Thinking about getting a weeks and a hon this year to have an extra space for journaling... 😌
#hobonichi
#hobonichi
I think this is a great step for future students to benefit from.
Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.
Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.
Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is recommending replacing the government’s long-standing Kunrei system with more widely used Hepburn-style spellings. www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...
August 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I think this is a great step for future students to benefit from.
Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.
Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.
I never thought I’d love vegan sushi, but eating vegan and gluten free in Osaka gave me a new perspective.
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...
I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!
#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...
I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!
#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog
August 18, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I never thought I’d love vegan sushi, but eating vegan and gluten free in Osaka gave me a new perspective.
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...
I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!
#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...
I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!
#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog
From Japanese-style breakfast to luxury shopping, here are my top 7 picks for what to do when you’re in Ginza!
katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...
#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza
katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...
#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza
August 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
From Japanese-style breakfast to luxury shopping, here are my top 7 picks for what to do when you’re in Ginza!
katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...
#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza
katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...
#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza
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The number of people in Japan sent to hospital by ambulance in June due to heatstroke more than doubled from a year before to 17,229, the highest for the month in records dating back to 2010, data shows.
Record number of people sent to hospital for heatstroke in June, data shows
Of those hospitalized, 10,342 were age 65 or over, accounting for about 60% of the total.
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July 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The number of people in Japan sent to hospital by ambulance in June due to heatstroke more than doubled from a year before to 17,229, the highest for the month in records dating back to 2010, data shows.
If you're planning on visiting Tokyo in the Summer, these are 5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Tokyo Heat: katinjapan.com/5-ways-to-st...
Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!
#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips
Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!
#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips
July 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
If you're planning on visiting Tokyo in the Summer, these are 5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Tokyo Heat: katinjapan.com/5-ways-to-st...
Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!
#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips
Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!
#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips
Ever wanted to use the handy ETC toll-booths in Japan? If so, check out my blog on how to apply for a personal ETC card.
Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.
Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...
#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip
Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.
Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...
#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip
May 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Ever wanted to use the handy ETC toll-booths in Japan? If so, check out my blog on how to apply for a personal ETC card.
Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.
Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...
#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip
Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.
Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...
#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip
Inspired by my own travel around Japan, take a 10-day culture tour around Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima using my Japan Travel Guide.
No matter the season, you can enjoy cultural touchstones of Japan with this guide and free PDF! katinjapan.com/japan-travel...
#japantravelguide #japantravel
No matter the season, you can enjoy cultural touchstones of Japan with this guide and free PDF! katinjapan.com/japan-travel...
#japantravelguide #japantravel
May 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Inspired by my own travel around Japan, take a 10-day culture tour around Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima using my Japan Travel Guide.
No matter the season, you can enjoy cultural touchstones of Japan with this guide and free PDF! katinjapan.com/japan-travel...
#japantravelguide #japantravel
No matter the season, you can enjoy cultural touchstones of Japan with this guide and free PDF! katinjapan.com/japan-travel...
#japantravelguide #japantravel
If you or someone you know has accepted an ALT job in Japan, send this blog to them!
Knowing what to bring on your first day of work can be nerve-wracking. But not if you check out my top 7 Things to Bring on your First Day!
katinjapan.com/7-things-to-...
#teachinginjapan #blog
Knowing what to bring on your first day of work can be nerve-wracking. But not if you check out my top 7 Things to Bring on your First Day!
katinjapan.com/7-things-to-...
#teachinginjapan #blog
March 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
If you or someone you know has accepted an ALT job in Japan, send this blog to them!
Knowing what to bring on your first day of work can be nerve-wracking. But not if you check out my top 7 Things to Bring on your First Day!
katinjapan.com/7-things-to-...
#teachinginjapan #blog
Knowing what to bring on your first day of work can be nerve-wracking. But not if you check out my top 7 Things to Bring on your First Day!
katinjapan.com/7-things-to-...
#teachinginjapan #blog
Cherry Blossom Season is the most sought-after season for tourism in Japan. Beautiful blossoms create the perfect backdrop for any trip!
Check out the Best Places to See Sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto: katinjapan.com/best-places-...
#travel #japan #japantravel #sakura #blog
Check out the Best Places to See Sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto: katinjapan.com/best-places-...
#travel #japan #japantravel #sakura #blog
February 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Cherry Blossom Season is the most sought-after season for tourism in Japan. Beautiful blossoms create the perfect backdrop for any trip!
Check out the Best Places to See Sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto: katinjapan.com/best-places-...
#travel #japan #japantravel #sakura #blog
Check out the Best Places to See Sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto: katinjapan.com/best-places-...
#travel #japan #japantravel #sakura #blog
Can you travel to Japan on a budget?
The short answer is yes! The long answer comes with helpful tips, tricks, and examples to make your budget-travel dreams come true: katinjapan.com/traveling-on...
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#japan #japantravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #traveltips #travelingtojapan #japantrip
The short answer is yes! The long answer comes with helpful tips, tricks, and examples to make your budget-travel dreams come true: katinjapan.com/traveling-on...
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#japan #japantravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #traveltips #travelingtojapan #japantrip
February 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Can you travel to Japan on a budget?
The short answer is yes! The long answer comes with helpful tips, tricks, and examples to make your budget-travel dreams come true: katinjapan.com/traveling-on...
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#japan #japantravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #traveltips #travelingtojapan #japantrip
The short answer is yes! The long answer comes with helpful tips, tricks, and examples to make your budget-travel dreams come true: katinjapan.com/traveling-on...
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#japan #japantravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #traveltips #travelingtojapan #japantrip
Since many people are wondering about KFC Christmas in Japan and how to pre-order it, check out my blog post: KFC Christmas in Japan
"We started our foray into ordering KFC on their Japanese website. They make the process quick and easy-ish."
katinjapan.com/kfc-christma...
"We started our foray into ordering KFC on their Japanese website. They make the process quick and easy-ish."
katinjapan.com/kfc-christma...
November 16, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Since many people are wondering about KFC Christmas in Japan and how to pre-order it, check out my blog post: KFC Christmas in Japan
"We started our foray into ordering KFC on their Japanese website. They make the process quick and easy-ish."
katinjapan.com/kfc-christma...
"We started our foray into ordering KFC on their Japanese website. They make the process quick and easy-ish."
katinjapan.com/kfc-christma...
Check out my newest miniblog all about Mashiko Pottery Fair!
"During our excursions in Tochigi prefecture last year, we visited Mashiko Pottery Fair. Held twice a year, this festival is a popular destination in Mashiko, which is well-known for its ceramics..."
katinjapan.com/miniblog-mas...
"During our excursions in Tochigi prefecture last year, we visited Mashiko Pottery Fair. Held twice a year, this festival is a popular destination in Mashiko, which is well-known for its ceramics..."
katinjapan.com/miniblog-mas...
November 16, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Check out my newest miniblog all about Mashiko Pottery Fair!
"During our excursions in Tochigi prefecture last year, we visited Mashiko Pottery Fair. Held twice a year, this festival is a popular destination in Mashiko, which is well-known for its ceramics..."
katinjapan.com/miniblog-mas...
"During our excursions in Tochigi prefecture last year, we visited Mashiko Pottery Fair. Held twice a year, this festival is a popular destination in Mashiko, which is well-known for its ceramics..."
katinjapan.com/miniblog-mas...
Asakusa is my all-time favorite area of Tokyo to visit. If you're thinking of visiting and want to know some of the best places to go, check out my blog post: Best 10 Things to do in Asakusa!
katinjapan.com/best-10-thin...
#blog #japan #asakusa #j-blogger
katinjapan.com/best-10-thin...
#blog #japan #asakusa #j-blogger
November 3, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Asakusa is my all-time favorite area of Tokyo to visit. If you're thinking of visiting and want to know some of the best places to go, check out my blog post: Best 10 Things to do in Asakusa!
katinjapan.com/best-10-thin...
#blog #japan #asakusa #j-blogger
katinjapan.com/best-10-thin...
#blog #japan #asakusa #j-blogger