My Blog Posts

  • Creating International Shipping Label on Japan Post Website

    Today, I would like to write about how to create an international mail label. According to the Japan Post website, starting March 1, 2024, handwritten labels will no longer be accepted for sending items overseas. However, shipping labels for documents (EMS) that don’t need to be checked through the customs electronic transmission can be written Read more

  • Getting Groceries Online in Shenyang

    We have been experiencing below-freezing weather in Shenyang… Today, I would like to share information about getting groceries online. The delivery fee costs from less than a dollar to about $4. I think it is a very reasonable price if you think about your time getting ready to go outside in the cold winter. If Read more

  • Getting Ready for a Fancy Party in China

    Today, I would like to share some pictures of dresses that I tried at a dress rental shop in China. This was actually my second time renting a dress from this store. The staff at the store remembered me and welcomed me with a warm hug. hehe Last year, I actually posted an article about Read more

  • Daughter’s School Nap Futon Set in China

    I’m not sure if this is a custom in western countries, but if your kids go to a local kindergarten or preschool in Japan and in China, most of the schools will ask you to bring your child’s own small mattress/futon set for nap time. The futon set usually comes with a pillow, blanket, and Read more

  • Taking an Intermediate Nerikiri Wagashi Course While Overseas

    The next chapter of my journey has begun – I’m now taking an intermediate course for Nerikiri Wagashi taught by my instructor, Hiromi-sensei from Kobe, Japan. It’s been about 3 years since I last joined her online class, having first taken her begginer course in 2021! What is Nerikiri Wagashi Nerikiri wagashi is a type Read more

  • Text Message from China Customs Office

    Hi everyone! Today I would like to write a blog post about international shipping. Over the past years, I have experience shipping packages overseas, such as to the US, the Philippines, and China via the Japan post office. Right now, my mom who lives in Japan helps me pack items that I ordered online, and Read more