Victoria blogs on Victoriainjapanland about places that she visits. Most are in Japan, but also about other countries that she visits. She has been blogging since she moved to Nagoya in 2010. She enjoys using her photos to show the interesting sights that she encounters in her travels. When she isn't taking photographs she is working as an English instructor and daydreaming of places that she can go to to take photos. She resides in Nagoya with her Japanese boyfriend and her cat.
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- Yozakura: Cherry Blossoms at Night
- April 15th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Events, Play, Travel
- Hanami is a big part of spring tradition in Japan, but so is Yozakura. Yozakura is Hanami at night. People come after dark to sit under the lit up cherry blossoms and drink and eat with friends and family. Basically, celebrating the arrival of spring. Spring this year ... » Continue Reading
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- Snapshots With the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition
- February 27th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Outdoor/Sports, Photography, Travel
- When I first received my GoPro Hero 3 I was really surprised by how small it was. I had seen pictures of the product, but it was not until I was holding it in my hands that it really sunk in. Even with the waterproof house, that it comes with, it is miniature compared t ... » Continue Reading
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- A Sweet Trip to Kobe
- February 6th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining, Travel
- Kobe is the fifth largest city in Japan and foodies in particular, will know this because the place is famous for its Kobe beef and Arima Onsen or hot springs. A few years back, we visited Kobe and had to try almost everything, even if it isn't Japanese. We ate a ... » Continue Reading
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- Osaka, Japan: Kukuru Restaurant
- December 14th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining, Travel
- Kukuru's banner inside the restaurant Takoyaki is a famous snack in Japan and almost everyone (who's not allergic to seafood or batter) knows how it tastes and how it's made. But before digging in to have a piece of this tasty treat, here's a little info: Takoyaki w ... » Continue Reading
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- Nagoya, Japan – Where to Go and What to Eat
- November 29th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining, Play, Travel
- Nagoya is famous for a variety of delicious foods, but also for its history! Nagoya is where Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were born. You can learn a little more about Nagoya's history inside the Nagoya Castlemuseum. This is not the original castle. The ori ... » Continue Reading
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- Food Trip Around Lake Kawaguchi
- November 20th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining, Play, Travel
- Aside from a great view of Mount Fuji, there are plenty of other things to see and do in Yamanashi. Walking around Lake Kawaguchi is a nice experience. I really did enjoy the views of Lake Kawaguchi and the mountains. I'm sure if you are lucky enough to see Mt. Fuji i ... » Continue Reading
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- A Piece of Thailand in Japan
- November 15th, 2012Category: Food & Dining, Play
- Sato and I LOVE this Thai restaurant. We came across it because at my first job I was a preschool teacher. One of my student's family is Thai and has this Thai restaurant. They invited me to their restaurant and so Sato and I went and the food was soooooo good!! When ... » Continue Reading
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- Nagoya Food Trip
- November 5th, 2012Category: Food & Dining, Play
- Mameya Nori Nori Restaurant is located in Nagoya, Japan. It has that cozy Japanese feel that would make you enjoy your meal any time of the day and I was glad to have tried and experienced another Japanese food trip in this part of the country. The sign outside t ... » Continue Reading
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- Yoshikawa Japanese Restaurant in Nagoya, Japan
- October 25th, 2012Category: Food & Dining, Play, Travel
- I really enjoyed eating at this restaurant, but the service and interior decoration is what really brought everything together. For a special occasion this restaurant would be a great choice...and I was told that if you come here for lunch it is more affordable! Th ... » Continue Reading
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- Pasta and Pastries at Pasta Piccola
- October 18th, 2012Category: Food & Dining, Play, Travel
- If you find yourself suddenly craving for pasta dishes and the smell of coffee and pastries, you can always stop by this restaurant in Chikusa. We took my mom to Pasta Piccola since they have amazing Italian food! They didn't disappoint and my mom loved their food! O ... » Continue Reading
