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Yes, I am a minimalist. I changed my mind during the COVID-19 pandemic. I cleaned out the closet and stopped buying new clothes and bags. Benefits of a minimalist lifestyle Easy to clean More free space Save money Less stress I returned to my hometown this month. I took only one carry-on bag and one backpack. While traveling, I stayed at budget hotels. I used the hotel-provided pajamas and…

One day before I left Tokyo, I visited the shrine. It was located within walking distance from my hotel. I am not from Tokyo, so I read the history of Anamori Inari Shrine. The shrine was originally founded in the late Edo period to protect the fields and homes in the Haneda Airport area. Other articles explained that the shrine was founded in the Bunka-Bunsei period (1804-1830). The Edo period…

Hello, I am back. I arrived in Florida yesterday. I spent two days in Tokyo. The first day, we went to Odaiba and Ginza. Odaiba お台場 Ginza is a luxury shopping district. My friend is an architect. In 2007, the Swatch Group inaugurated the Nicolas G. Hayek Center. There are several watch boutiques inside, and each brand has its own elevator. I didn’t buy anything… Nicolas G. Hayek Center：7…

The last stop is Tokyo. I met another friend yesterday. Odaiba is a popular shopping and entertainment district in Tokyo Bay. A guide to Odaiba – Tokyo’s entertainment island The female friend is a Gundam fan, so we went to see the Unicorn Gundam statue and the Gundam base. According to the official website, the Unicorn Gundam statue will be permanently removed in August. Unicorn Gundam Gundam…

How was your weekend? I visited Toyama on Sunday. My friend lives there, so we traveled to the northern region. Toyama【2025】 The Iwase area is well known as a historic port town. During the Edo Period (1603-1867), Kitamae cargo ships served those that crossed the Sea of Japan. Visit Toyama  Returning to downtown, we headed to the Toyama Glass Art Museum. Last year, the New York Times featured…

Yesterday, we visited Nakamura Park. My dad likes Japanese history and watching NHK Taiga (samurai) dramas. This location is well known as the birthplace of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Toyokuni Shrine is located in the park. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was born as a farmer’s son and later became a samurai (kampaku). There are two other famous samurai, Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu. All were originally from my…

I visited the local park on Sunday. Tsuruma Park ：1 Chome-1-1 Tsurumai, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 466-0064, Japan Rose and iris festivals are held between May and June. I like roses. Roses are beautiful flowers but have thorns. In other words, nothing is perfect. I saw young girls. They were taking photos. For TikTok or Instagram? Being young is good. Well, I stay mentally young. In March, I…

I stopped by the Sakae area before going to Osu. Oasis 21 is a popular attraction in Nagoya. It is close to the shopping district and Nagoya TV Tower. The facility is eco-friendly, and the glass rooftop “Spaceship-Aqua” is nice. Sakae & Oasis 21 (English) オアシス21 (日本語) Photos by LILI @liliflorida on Tumblr

Good morning! Yesterday, I went to Osu again with my friend. We ate at a Turkish restaurant. Imported beers and water pipes (nargile, shisha, or hookah) are popular. We just ate there. Osu Shopping District 大須エリア【2026】 We have been friends for over 35 years. Happy New Year! (Japanese) Over 35 years of friendship… and still counting!😊   Photos by LILI @liliflorida on Tumblr

I walk a lot every day. I think I lost weight… 😅 May is a good month to visit Japan. The weather is very nice. Flowers (4) – LILI EN FLORIDA Photos by LILI @liliflorida on Tumblr  

I am a minimalist. I want to live a simple life. Walking in nature and eating delicious food is fun. I am in my hometown now. I spend time with my dad every day. His health condition is fine. Yesterday we visited the cousin’s restaurant. A long time ago, I left my hometown. I am happy to see my family and friends in…

Good morning from Japan!🌸 I wake up around 3AM or 4AM every day. Last Saturday, I visited the Osu area. Osu, Nagoya (English) Osu is one of the most popular shopping areas in Nagoya. Some articles describe it as a blend of Tokyo’s Akihabara and Harajuku. But I think it is a historical and cultural melting pot. Osu Shopping District 大須エリア【2024】 Osu Shopping District 大須エリア【2025】 If you like…

I visited Higashi Betsuin (Buddhist temple) again. The weather was nice yesterday. I walked the Japanese garden next to the temple. I can’t believe that I walked over 12000 steps. Nagoya Higashi Betsuin Temple   Photos by LILI @liliflorida on Tumblr    

The current time is 11AM on Sunday. In Nagoya, Weekend Eco Tickets (Donichi Eco Kippu ドニチエコきっぷ) are the best deal. You can ride all city subways and buses. I bought one and visited several places yesterday. Weekend Eco Ticket (Donichi Eco Kippu) Have you ever heard about the Great Buddha of Nagoya (Nagoya Daibutsu)? As a Soto sect Buddhist temple, Toganji (桃巌寺) was founded in the 16th…

I am in Nagoya now. I stayed in Osaka for one night. I woke up at 5AM and walked the park alone. There is an outlet mall near the park and Kansai International Airport. Rinku Park Osaka：1-271 Rinkuouraikita, Izumisano, Osaka 598-0048,Japan Rinku Premium Outlets ： 3-28 Rinkuoraiminami, Izumisano, Osaka 598-8508,Japan   Photos by LILI @liliflorida on Tumblr

My first destination was Osaka. I stayed one night in a hotel. I am a minimalist. I chose the casual hotel. This type of hotel is called a business hotel in Japan. The target is business travelers. Compared to other hotels, rooms are smaller and prices are affordable. Kansai Airport Washington Hotel：1-7 Rinku Orai-kita, Izumisano-shi, Osaka 598-8522, Japan   Photos by LILI @liliflorida on…

Higashi Betsuin is a Jōdo Shinshū Buddhist temple. It is located in my hometown, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Compared to Thai temples, Japanese temples are usually wooden structures. 名古屋東別院は、私の出身地にある浄土真宗のお寺です。タイの寺院に対して、日本のお寺は一般的に木造。 Thailand 【2】 – LILI EN FLORIDA The current time is 1:30AM. I will post my next blog from Japan. 現在の時間は、午前1時半。次のブログの投稿は、日本からになるかな。   Photos by LILI @liliflorida on…