Nola @ London * ローカルが集うおしゃれカフェで食べる、おいしいブランチ

As a cafe lover, I am always looking for new hot places to visit. ‘Nola’ opened its doors in 2020 in Peckham, and is run by the London-based band ‘Oh Wonder’. 今回ご紹介する「Nola」は…

(Book Review) From Little Tokyo, With Love / Sarah Kuhn

A modern fairytale – ‘From Little Tokyo, With Love’ by Sarah Kuhn – aimed at Teen/YA readers. I don’t normally pick up much from this genre, however this book was real…

(Book Review / 感想) People From My Neighbourhood / Hiromi Kawakami * このあたりの人たち / 川上弘美

‘People From My Neighbourhood’ is a new collection of translated short stories by Hiromi Kawakami , published by Granta Books in the UK!This is a collection of mini stories about the pe…

(Book Review / 感想) Midnight Chicken / Ella Risbridger

I’d have to say I’m usually rather more a baking person than a cooking type. Normally I don’t bother to cook nice meals, and instead prefer to pay to get great quality restaurant …

(Book Review / 感想) A Burning / Megha Majumdar

Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Burning’ was my first time reading a book set in contemporary India. I’ve visited the country twice in the past and loved experiencing its culture on bot…

(Book Review / 感想) We Are All Birds of Uganda / Hafsa Zayyan

We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan is such a gripping book about family history, culture and moving between two countries: The UK and Uganda.The protagonist Sameer works for a law firm and …

(Book Review / 感想) Common Ground / Naomi Ishiguro

As a Japanese national who moved to the UK in mid-2019 to live with my British husband, Naomi Ishiguro’s Common Ground served to remind me of all those moments and things experienced in conve…

(Book Review / 感想) There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Job / Kikuko Tsumura * この世にたやすい仕事はない / 津村 記久子

I think your job is something everyone struggles with to some extent. The type of work, the hours, relationships etc. I enjoy my job, but even I feel like I want something easier or perhaps ‘…

(Book Review / 感想) That Reminds Me / Derek Owusu

Have you ever felt like negative memories have trapped you; happy memories overtaken, deep in your thoughts? ネガティブな記憶に追い込まれてしまうような気持ち、幸せな記憶が塗り替えられて、考え込んでしまうような気持ち… This book reminded me of th…

(Book Review / 感想) Clap When You Land / Elizabeth Acevedo

I just came across a book that I think will be one of my favourite books this year! ‘Clap When You Land’ by Elizabeth Acevedo is aimed at a YA audience but was such a gripping book, eve…

The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore @ Paris, France * リュクサンブール公園近くのフレンドリーな本屋さん

As soon as I found it on Instagram, The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore was on my to-visit list in Paris. With a cute blue look and cosy atmosphere, I was certain that this bookshop must be a hidden gem …

Noglu @ Paris, France * ほっこりあたたかいパリのグルテンフリーカフェ

As a big fan of glutenous food (eg. bread and pasta) I have never tried gluten free products before. After visiting Noglu in Paris, I can safely say gluten free food can be just as tasty as the nor…

Officine Universelle Buly 1803 @ Paris, France * サンジェルマンにあるBuly本店で出会ったステキなマダム

Buly is one of the trendy cosmetics brands everyone seems to be talking about all over the world right now. Their lovely packaging had been tempting me to splash out online, but I was determined to…

Librairie Galignani @ Paris, France * 吹抜けが美しい、パリの正統派書店

Exceptionally elegant and chic, Librairie Galignani is one of the most Parisian bookshops you can find in Paris. エレガントでシック、まさにパリジャン！という佇まいの Librairie Galignani は、きっとパリで一番の本屋さん。 They sell both Frenc…

The Abby Bookshop @ Paris, France * アットホームなパリの書店で本好きな店主とおしゃべりを

When it comes to English bookshops in Paris, people tend to refer to the famous Shakespeare and Company. It’s such a lovely bookshop, but my new favourite is located just round the corner fro…

Kiss the Hippo Coffee @ London (Richmond & Fitzrovia) UK * ミニマリストでモダン、ロンドンの上質なコーヒーで寛ぐひととき

Their curious name “Kiss the Hippo” caught our eyes. When we found their cute red hippo sign for the first time in 2018, at Richmond high street, I could not resist finding out what&#82…

Ham House @ Richmond, London, UK * テムズ沿いにある、美しい17世紀のお屋敷

About half an hour walk from Richmond station, along the Thames, Ham House stands as if nothing has changed from 17th century. 最寄り駅のRichmondから、テムズ川沿いを歩くこと約30分、17世紀の雰囲気そのままを保つハムハウスがあります。 Very quiet,…

Columbia Road Flower Market & The Lily Vanilli Bakery @ London, UK *ロンドンのフラワーマーケットとおいしいベーカリーで過ごす、日曜日の朝

My ideal Sunday morning starts from choosing beautiful flowers to spend a coming week with. To get my favourite flower Peonies, I took a visit to Columbia Road Flower Market. これからの一週間を彩る花々を選ぶような、心地…

Petersham Nurseries Cafe @ Richmond, London * 優雅で美しい自然に囲まれる、ナチュラルなガーデンランチ

Away from the busy urban heart of London, Richmond is the perfect place for a mini day trip. It’s just 20 minutes from central London and is full of classical shopping streets, as well as ric…

Photo Wedding @ Vienna * 憧れの街ウィーンでフォトウェディング

I was determined to visit to Vienna for my honeymoon since I was a child.ハネムーンは絶対にウィーンへ行く！と、幼い頃から決めていた私。One of the reasons why I wanted to visit Vienna was for sepia coloured classical scenery with…