Ayaka Mori– Author –

Yo, what’s the deal with Japan? You scroll through the 'gram, you see these minimalist cafés, the crazy-perfect bento boxes, the knives that look like they could slice through time itself. You might’ve even copped a souvenir or two on a ...

Yo, let's talk real for a sec. You’ve probably seen the pics online, right? The ones that hit different. Not the super-slick neon-drenched Tokyo shots or the serene Kyoto temple gardens. I’m talking about the other stuff. The eerie, bust...

Yo, what’s up, Japan explorers! Ayaka here, ready to spill the tea on something seriously special. We’re all scrolling through our feeds 24/7, living that hyper-connected digital life. But what if I told you there’s a way to hit pause? L...

Yo, what’s up! It's Ayaka. So, you think you know Tokyo? You’ve seen the wild lights of Shibuya, the sky-high views from the Skytree, maybe even chilled with some robots in Shinjuku. That's all cool, for real. But you haven't truly touch...

What’s up, fellow travelers! Ayaka here, coming at you straight from the heart of Japan. Today, we’re diving deep into a vibe that’s, no cap, my absolute favorite combination: the nostalgic, dreamy soundwaves of City Pop and the breathta...

Yo, what's up, fellow Japan lovers and 90s anime connoisseurs! Ayaka here, and today we're diving deep, like, real deep, into a mission that's close to my heart. We're on a quest to find the soul of Rurouni Kenshin in the sprawling, neon...

Yo, what's the deal? It's Ayaka, coming at you straight from the heart of Japan, where the rice paddies stretch for miles and the traditions run deep. But tonight, we’re ghosting the quiet life. We’re chasing neon dreams down a ribbon of...

Yo, what’s up world! Ayaka here. Let’s talk about that post-slope feeling. You know the one. Your legs are jelly, your cheeks are flushed from the cold, and every part of you craves warmth, good food, and a vibe that’s just… perfect. In ...

Yo, what’s the deal? Ayaka here, dropping in to talk about a vibe that’s pure magic, a sound that basically defined a whole generation’s aesthetic in Tokyo. We’re talking Shibuya-kei. Even if you’ve never heard the name, you’ve probably ...

Yo, what’s the move? It’s Ayaka, and today we’re diving deep. Like, deep into the concrete heart of Tokyo, into a place that’s basically the final boss of city vibes: Shinjuku. But we’re not here for the basic tourist stuff, nah. We’re o...

Yo, what's up, fellow travelers and culture seekers? Ayaka here, dropping in to spill the tea on one of Japan's most iconic and low-key addictive experiences: gashapon. Forget what you think you know about cheap toy machines. In Japan, t...

Yo, what’s up, fellow travelers! Ayaka here, ready to spill the tea on something that’s seriously next level. Forget the neon glow of Tokyo for a sec. We’re going deep. Like, deep deep into the misty, ancient forests of Japan, where the ...