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Kat @shiawasekat.bsky.social · 14d

I don't plug my other projects too often, but read my blog about where I got my ink on @katinjapan.com:

katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...

#blog #sailorink #stationery #art

My oc, Enoch wearing his cape, rendered in sailor 223 ink

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Kat @katinjapan.com · 14d

btw, i love using this pass holder when i take the train or pay for something at the conbini because it looks like i'm casting a money spell LMAO

Kat @katinjapan.com · 14d

This week's blog is just a love letter to my favorite childhood anime, Ojamajo Doremi.

I visited the 25th anniversary exhibit last year, and it was great. I did have to brave a downpour to get there, though 😅. Read more: katinjapan.com/visiting-the...

#anime #ojamajodoremi #japan #jblogger #blog

a piece of art from the exhibit featuring all 6 little witchlings from ojamajo doremi. Titled: visiting the ojamajo doremi 25th anniversary museum pop-up

a decorative commuter pass holder with doremi on it, and a sticker with a magic wand inside

water flooding at harajuku station in august 2024

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 21

For those in RVA, if you read and comment on the blog, you’ll get $1 off your next order at Jace’s matcha cart until September 27th! Support his journey: www.instagram.com/findyourexit...

And don’t miss his exclusive Black Sesame Banana Matcha Latte recipe at the end of the blog! 🍌🍵

Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 21

This week, I got to interview my friend, and owner of @findyourexitplan, Jace, about where to get the best matcha, his business philosophy, and how he got started in the specialty tea industry.

Read: katinjapan.com/where-to-get...

#matchalatte #japan #matcha #matchalover #interview #localbusiness

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 20

They honestly arrived so much faster than I expected. It took about a week to get shipped, but only a couple days to get here.

Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 20

Got my #hobonichi techos today! Can't wait to start using 'em. I usually just get the weeks, but I want more of a journalling experience with the day free.

Thinking of a blog post to make about it... or maybe I'll just update my existing post...

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 11

ordered my new hobonichi for 2026 😎

time to wait two weeks for it to arrive 😭

#hobonichi #bulletjournal #hobonichitecho

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 9

*takes notes* Definitely gonna set an alarm for the next signup period!

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Sep 8

I was eight hours off from being able to apply for the JLPT this year aahhhh

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 24

If you love customizable fountain pens and a seemingly endless ink catalogue, check out my blog about Ancōra in Tokyo: katinjapan.com/miniblog-vis...

I was impressed by their high-quality stationery products, and even tested one of their inks!

#jblogger #japan #ginza #stationery #sailor #blogging

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 22

The Yumi Kitagishi and Tamagotchi covers this year are so cute omg

Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 22

So excited about the full Hobonichi lineup announcement! Thinking about getting a weeks and a hon this year to have an extra space for journaling... 😌

#hobonichi

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 21

I think this is a great step for future students to benefit from.

Romanization is tricky to begin with, so simplifying it is a great idea.

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Aug 21

Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is recommending replacing the government’s long-standing Kunrei system with more widely used Hepburn-style spellings. www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...

Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 18

I never thought I’d love vegan sushi, but eating vegan and gluten free in Osaka gave me a new perspective.
katinjapan.com/eating-vegan...

I talk about trying to find vegan and GF restaurants in Japan in my blog!

#japaneats #japan #osaka #jblogger #blog

the colorful dotonbori street in osaka combined with a photo of vegan sushi. title: eating vegan and gluten free in osaka. read at katinjapan.com

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Aug 8

From Japanese-style breakfast to luxury shopping, here are my top 7 picks for what to do when you’re in Ginza!

katinjapan.com/7-must-go-pl...

#japan #japantravel #travelguide #jblogger #blogging #ginza

glowing aquamarine pylons holding holdfish illuminate the dark. 7 must-go places in ginza. read more at katinjapan.com

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Jul 24

The number of people in Japan sent to hospital by ambulance in June due to heatstroke more than doubled from a year before to 17,229, the highest for the month in records dating back to 2010, data shows.

Record number of people sent to hospital for heatstroke in June, data shows

Of those hospitalized, 10,342 were age 65 or over, accounting for about 60% of the total.

ebx.sh

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Jul 21

If you're planning on visiting Tokyo in the Summer, these are 5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Tokyo Heat: katinjapan.com/5-ways-to-st...

Share with your friends or family visiting this season and stay cool!

#japan #japantraveltips #staycool #summer #traveltips

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Kat @katinjapan.com · May 27

Ever wanted to use the handy ETC toll-booths in Japan? If so, check out my blog on how to apply for a personal ETC card.

Plus, an ETC card is an absolute must for roadtrips, especially near Tokyo.

Read more: katinjapan.com/your-guide-t...

#etccardjapan #japantravel #roadtripjapan #japanroadtrip

Kat @katinjapan.com · May 27

Not currently! I enjoy writing the blog right now, but may branch out in the future :) I saw some of your shorts on your page - beautiful scenery

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Kat @katinjapan.com · May 25

Thanks! Hope it can help inspire your travels too :)

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Kat @katinjapan.com · May 25

Inspired by my own travel around Japan, take a 10-day culture tour around Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima using my Japan Travel Guide.

No matter the season, you can enjoy cultural touchstones of Japan with this guide and free PDF! katinjapan.com/japan-travel...

#japantravelguide #japantravel

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Mar 16

If you or someone you know has accepted an ALT job in Japan, send this blog to them!

Knowing what to bring on your first day of work can be nerve-wracking. But not if you check out my top 7 Things to Bring on your First Day!

katinjapan.com/7-things-to-...

#teachinginjapan #blog

A pastel road lined with sakura, backed by skyscrapers in Tokyo. The title reads "7 things to bring on your first day as an English teacher in Japan". Read on katinjapan.com

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Feb 19

Cherry Blossom Season is the most sought-after season for tourism in Japan. Beautiful blossoms create the perfect backdrop for any trip!

Check out the Best Places to See Sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto: katinjapan.com/best-places-...

#travel #japan #japantravel #sakura #blog

Pink sakura (cherry blossoms) against a blue sky. Titled "the best places to see sakura in Tokyo and Kyoto 2025" @ katinjapan.com

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Kat @katinjapan.com · Feb 11

Can you travel to Japan on a budget?

The short answer is yes! The long answer comes with helpful tips, tricks, and examples to make your budget-travel dreams come true: katinjapan.com/traveling-on...

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#japan #japantravel #budgettravel #budgettraveltips #traveltips #travelingtojapan #japantrip

1000, 5000, 10000 yen notes and several yen coins overlayed with the title: "The Ultimate Guide to Traveling on a Budget in Japan"

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