Writer/model/actor by day, English teacher by night. When she’s not stalking beauty trends or giving model advice on her blog, she can usually be found in the Shimokita thrift shops or eating more than a reasonable amount of green tea Galbo minis.
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- Summer Escape: Let’s Go to Shimoda
- August 9th, 2013Category: Outdoor/Sports
- A small fishing village steeped in history, Shimoda is a great escape for a long beach weekend. Less than three hours from Tokyo Station, Shimoda has everything you’d want in a low-key sandy getaway: nice hotels, cheap pensions, historical sites, great seafood, and mo ... » Continue Reading
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- Tell Me a Story: Meet Photographer Alfie Goodrich
- August 8th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Photography
- You may not know Alfie Goodrich by name, but if you live in Japan chances are you know his work. From Pocari Sweat to Ferrari, this English-born shooter has created global campaigns for some of the biggest brands in Japan and beyond. His schedule is insane, but he was k ... » Continue Reading
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- Modeling in Japan 101: On-Set Etiquette
- August 2nd, 2013Category: Work Tips
- You’ve booked the job- YAY! You know where you’re supposed to be and what you’re supposed to do. So let’s talk about a few do’s and don’ts for working with a crew in Japan. Unlike in the U.S., you’ll likely go with your booker to the shoot to make sure you’re the ... » Continue Reading
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- Green is Good: Eco-Shopping in Japan
- August 1st, 2013Category: Shopping
- I’m just going to say it: I feel bad about using disposable wooden chopsticks (waribashi). In a not-so recent article from Japan Times, the Forestry Agency estimates that 25 billion pair are used every year. Used once and tossed. Am I the only one who feels like a jerk ... » Continue Reading
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- GP Women: Hey Girl, Nail Quick is Pretty Awesome
- July 30th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- This one’s for you, savvy interweb lady. Are you sure Ryan Gosling? OPI is ¥2100 here. If you don’t love the Ryan memes I can’t help you. But I know someone who can help you with your hands if your too lazy to do your mani yourself, or you suck at it, which is ok ... » Continue Reading
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- GP Women: Meet Triny the Builder
- July 26th, 2013Category: Culture
- The first time I moved to Japan was for academic purposes, a study related with earthquakes, so Japan was the perfect place. At that time I was surprised how welcoming educational organization was. When I arrived, I was picked up from airport, given pocket money, and ev ... » Continue Reading
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- Hangover Beauty Tricks (or How to Not Look Like Death After an All-Nighter)
- July 23rd, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- A few beauty tips for both Boy and Girl Partiers (that’s pretty much all of you). Japan is the land of two-fisted drinkers. The war stories are ugly. I’m not a drinker, but I’ve heard tale on more than one occasion of teachers passing out on trains and ending up ... » Continue Reading
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- Modeling in Japan 101: Watch out for the GWC
- July 19th, 2013Category: Work Tips
- If you’re new to modeling in Japan and really want to work, it’s important to get a variety of photos from different shooters to show your range. This shows prospective clients that you can go from aspirational young mother to va-voom shampoo model in the blink of a ... » Continue Reading
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- Things you should know before moving to Tokyo (but are never told).
- July 17th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- If you decide to move to Japan there is a ton of information online on how to do it but here are 5 things that I wasn't told about life in Tokyo. Trains Run Your Life. Say hello to your little friend. You will spend an eff-ton of time on trains. If you’re an ALT ... » Continue Reading
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- Summer Survival Guide: Be a Cool Girl
- July 12th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- Captain Obvious Fact: San Francisco summers are different than Tokyo summers. Mark Twain already told you, and now that I live in Japan, I can confidently say: we don’t have summer in San Francisco. Not. Even. Close. It’s freaking hot, and from what I hear, it do ... » Continue Reading
