Akiya House Journal 3: Kitchen Remodel
Hi all! I'm excited to share an update on our kitchen renovation in our akiya in the inaka of Shikoku, Japan! I’ve been too...
We Moved to a Mountainside House in the Japanese Countryside
We finished moving! I've lived in the Japanese Countryside for about two years now. My previous residence was a seaside house in a compact...
My Akiya House Is Available for Rent
*** Nov. 2023 update: this house is currently rented, but will be available March 2024. Serious inquiries should e-mail me.
The Japanese Countryside house I...
Akiya House Journal 2: Unforeseen Lessons in Intentional Living
https://youtu.be/fxen1bS_AYI
Unexpected lessons from Japan life
Living in Japan, I've been exposed to intricate facets of Japanese culture. Yet, I've also been learning some unexpected insights...
How I Learned to Live a Slow Life From Silk Farming in Japan
https://youtu.be/q_rIzhazEp4
Slow life lessons from Japan's Silk Farming Industry
The practice of silk farming in Japan (sericulture) may seem like a relic of the past, but...
Ishigaki: Traditional Japanese Stone Walls in Landscape Design
Ishigaki (石壁) stone walls explained: a primer in ishigaki history, design, and DIY
Traditional Japanese stone walls, or in Japanese "ishigaki" or "ishizumi" are an...
