About This Blog

Welcome! This blog comes from a lazy pessimist currently living in the Shonan area — a coastal stretch along Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, just southwest of Tokyo — after spending time in Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, and parts of the US like Iowa, California, and Maine.

Shonan is often admired for its mild climate, scenic beaches, and easygoing, surf-inspired lifestyle. It is a popular image — though it feels like a story from another planet.

This space is a casual collection of local finds, odd detours, and everyday moments from wandering around Japan.

Thanks for visiting!