For lunch today, Dan took me out to Chofu, where his office is. It’s about 5 miles west of where we live. We went to a restaurant called Jackson Hole. It’s a restaurant that opened some time ago, and then was featured in Nana, an anime and manga, and has since gained much popularity. We […]
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Food Adventure: Jackson Hole and My First Solo Train Ride
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, firsts, food, Jackson Hole, Japan, misadventures, trains on March 8, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Food Adventure: Hole Hole and Mister Donut
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged donut, food, hole hole, Japan, restaurant on March 8, 2011 | 3 Comments »
So, while I’m living it up here in Tokyo, I want to challenge myself to branch out and try as many different restaurants as possible. There’s a delicious Ramen place by the apartment and I’d be completely content paying them a nightly visit, but I feel I should take this opportunity to put my taste […]
My Name is Laurel, and I Live in Asia.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brent, Dan, Japan, Kana, moving, trains, travel on March 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I made it! Barely. But I’m currently blogging in the office of my 2 bedroom apartment that I share here in Minami Karasuyama (Setagaya) with my boyfriend. It’s snowing today! Dan and I left our hotel in Maui and headed to the airport with -my giant carry-on tote -his small but ridiculously heavy rolling suitcase […]
Travel Update- In Maui!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brent, Dan, Hawaii, Kana, Maui, travel, vacation, wedding on March 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
First off, thank you for the wonderful comments! I blog partly for myself, and to remember the things I’ve done and how I felt doing them, but also to share my experiences with others who may find my travels interesting. So any/all feedback is welcome with open arms! I’m having a great time but miss […]
It’s beginning!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Oh, hi! I have just finished packing my bags for my official move to Japan. I spent the weekend with family, cleaning my mother’s house and parting with clothing and other things that have no place in my shoebox of an apartment in Setagaya, Tokyo. Tomorrow I will see my friends one last time, then […]




