Tag Archives: Japan

Tokyo Weekender Features Tokyo Tales in their February Issue

I’m absolutely delighted to share with you the news that Tokyo Weekender is featuring me, my book Tokyo Tales: A Collection of Japanese Short Stories and its illustrations by Yoshimi Ohtani in the “Author Q&A” section in their February issue. Grab a copy and you’ll also have the chance to win one of two signed […]

Renae’s Japanese Chicken Doria Recipe (チキンドリアの作り方・レシピ)

I uploaded some photos on social media of my chicken doria dish and I was delighted to see so many likes and comments. My chicken doria is actually a variation of a recipe by Adam Liaw which can be found on the Australian Good Food website. One person on Twitter even added a drooling emoji […]

Review of Etude House Cosmetics: The Good, the Bad and the Kawaii

“Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.” — Marilyn Monroe If you live in Japan or South Korea and you’re a fan of cosmetics and makeup you may have been hiding under a rock if you haven’t heard of Etude House. This famous South Korean […]

Most Romantic Birthday Ever at Les Saisons in the Imperial Hotel Tokyo

If you love great food and fine dining this blog post will be right up your street but that’s not any old street. I’m referring to a very posh address within walking distance to Ginza, Yūrakuchō and Ōtemachi. It’s right in the heart of Tokyo and it’s a hotel that represents the pinnacle of exceptional […]