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Francesca Poggi
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Sharing my love for Japanese culture through drinks, food & books 。◕ ‿ ◕。
https://www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com/
Three years ago I wrote about 7 cities I hoped to visit in Japan.
This year I checked off 4 of them—discovering more than I expected. 🌸 I've put together a list of the 7 cities I still want to explore next time.

What destination is still calling your name?

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July 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
When visiting Japan was simply a faraway wish that I wished one day I would get to accomplish, if I ever managed to visit Kyoto, I would go to Fushimi Inari Taisha and I would walk through the thousands vermilion Torii Gates all the way up to the top.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I'm back with manga reviews and I'm bringing quite the fun read for you all. I normally don't favour school life reads, but this piqued my interest as the main female character is the secret daughter of a Yakuza leader, so I gave this one a shot right away!
www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com/2025/06/mang...
June 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
My passion for Asian dramas goes beyond region. I've watched Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and even Thai dramas, and all have unique qualities that make them special. Today I would like to share with you 5 Japanese dramas worth watching.
www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com/2025/05/5-ja...
May 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
It’s been a long time since I last reviewed a book. I thought that one of the books I couldn’t get to back then would be quite appropriate to get to now, and that is Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret to Good Luck and Happiness by Nobuo Suzuki.
www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com/2025/05/book...
May 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🚨 New brand collaboration with Dream of Japan! 🚨
If you’re wondering why Japanese knives are so popular, check out the “Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Enjoying Japanese Knives” and the interview I did with Kei-san!

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April 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
For those who don’t know, I recently went on a trip to #Japan, and it was the most amazing & rewarding experience I’ve had a in a really long time. I’ve prepared some tips for first-time travellers who are going to Japan soon and might be a little nervous (like me). Enjoy! www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In case you missed it, my blog Life is a Box of Mochi is back from its hiatus and with a brand new look! Go check it out, and make sure you subscribe to the new mailing list, so that you don’t miss out on all the upcoming content about my trip to #Japan!
April 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
After a year-long hiatus, I’m finally blogging again! If you’re interested in #Japan and #Japaneseculture, please go check www.lifeisaboxofmochi.com?m=1 and give me a follow if you’d like ☺️ I’d deeply appreciate it!
March 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Merry Christmas!! 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 4:02 AM
River with a view…
#JapanTravel
December 20, 2024 at 12:05 PM
And so it begins… 🇯🇵
December 10, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Cherry blossom viewing at the park 🌸

#cherryblossom #naturephotography
April 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
March 15, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Happy Wednesday!

This is my bullet journal Habit Tracker for this month, I really enjoyed adding all the coffee-themed stickers 😊

What habits are you tracking in your bullet journal?
March 13, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Not really short of cute comical moments—despite the brutality of the story—The Blue Wolves of Mibu Vol 1 is the perfect introduction to the world of the Shogunate. 

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March 11, 2024 at 10:33 AM
It’s March!

I’ve been really excited to share the theme for this month, and I can finally reveal it: it’s a vintage coffee theme!

I’ve tried experimenting a little bit with materials this time, and this theme features a quote from one of my favourite books, “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”. 😌
March 1, 2024 at 11:36 AM
I’m so happy I can finally share Super Junior 2024 Season’s Greetings contents! 🥰

I couldn’t fit everything in this post, but I can tell you for sure that I’m one VERY happy ELF 💙
January 31, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Happy Wednesday!

How was your first week of January? It’s very cold today, but I’m keeping myself warm with a hot cup of tea 🫖

Here’s my sleep/dream log, and my read/watch list for the month! I’ve got a long list of K-dramas and books that I’d like to check out, I can’t wait to fill this in! 😁
January 10, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Time to get festive ☺️

Have you put up your tree? 🎄

#happyholidays #festivemood #almostchristmas
December 13, 2023 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Francesca Poggi
25 years ago, in a land far away, an ordinary girl used to pay homage to Magic Knight Rayearth . . .

Do you think the teenage me did them any justice? 💕
November 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM