For her blog’s 22nd anniversary, Cheesie reflected on leaving Tokyo for rural Japan a year earlier. She shared how keeping chickens and living in a mountain hamlet had changed what she wanted from work and daily life.
Cheesie published a guide to Tokyo’s neighboring prefectures, drawing on her recent trip. She explored plum blossoms at Kairakuen, coastal shrines, farms and seafood markets.
After visiting all 47 prefectures twice, Cheesie returned to one of her regular favorites. Her Kita Akita guide introduces Odate and the mountain areas around Ani and Moriyoshi.
Cheesie shared a practical guide to the indoor theme park, with advice on PUROPASS, character greetings, shows and food. She wrote about the nostalgia of visiting as an adult who grew up with Sanrio.
Her six-day itinerary pairs quieter corners of Tokyo with a four-day Saitama trip. Stops include bonsai gardens, shrines, mountain temples, tea fields and local food.