Bitsii

Bitsii is an award-winning designer, having specialized in socially responsible interior design. Currently living in a remote part of Shikoku, she shares videos and articles about her home, garden, and cultural experiences as a foreigner in the Japanese Countryside.

Recent Articles

Are iTalki Japanese Lessons Right for You? An iTalki for Japanese Review

iTalki for Japanese Review Having recently introduced iTalki briefly as...

It Was a Disaster for This Family to Move to Japan’s Countryside (And What We Can Learn From It)

Japanese family leaves Tokyo for the inaka, only to...

“Cheap Houses Japan” Newsletter Review

A Cheap Houses Japan Newsletter Review (From Someone Actually...

What Kind of Visa Do I Need to Move to Japan? A Flow Chart

How to Qualify to Live In Japan; A Visa...

3 Major Obstacles in Japanese Countryside Life

Are you wondering what it's like to live in...

Everything You Need to Start Living in Japan as a Foreigner

The getting-settled-in-Japan checklist: what you need for your new...

BEST Shoes to Travel or Live in Japan

I remember well the first time I took a Japan trip. I had brought a pair of hightops. What a mistake! As I visited...

You Aren’t Better Than Teaching English in Japan

An opinion on the role of teaching English in Japan. I get messages from people all the time who say: I want to move to...

Sadamisaki Peninsula: Japan’s Serene Seaside Travel Destination

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-nhLq73xdo Japan’s rural travel gem Are you searching for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel destination in Japan? Look no further than the Sadamisaki Peninsula (佐田岬半島) in...

The Challenges of Living in Rural Japan

Preparing for the Challenges of Life in Rural Japan Living in Japan can be a unique and exciting experience. But it can also come with...

Intentional Lifestyle in Japan’s Serene Countryside

Escaping the Chaos: Embracing Serenity in Japan's Countryside through Intentional Living In recent years, intentional lifestyle has become a popular trend in Western culture. It...

How the “Real Japan” Offers Healing to Depleted Individuals

Real Japan: Authentic Tradition embedded in Nature When most people think of Japan, they envision bright lights, crowded streets, and the buzzing energy of Tokyo....