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Eustea Reads

A life in books and tea

The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida
June 10, 2026

Book Review: The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida

Portraits of a Mother by Endo Shusaku
June 6, 2026

Book Review: Portraits of a Mother by Endo Shusaku

Sawara Day Trip
May 29, 2026

Taking My Time: A Charming Day Trip to Sawara

The Demon at Agi Bridge and Other Japanese Tales by Haruo Shirane
May 25, 2026

Book Review: The Demon at Agi Bridge and Other Japanese Tales by Haruo Shirane

— With Love from Japan —

My New Apartment!

March 4, 2017

In my usual topsy-turvy fashion, I’ll be sharing photos of my new place before I share about how I moved and all that. Mostly because I already have the photos ready while all I have for the other post is a list of things that I did before and after I moved (also, if you… Read More My New Apartment!

— With Love from Japan —

I Finally Get My Hands on Haagen Daz’s Mochi Icecream

March 1, 2017

I was going to blog about my new apartment today, but I finally got my hands on the Haagen Daz Kinako and Kuromitsu Mochi Ice-cream and I just had to share it with you guys. But first: HAPPY FOUNDER’S DAY AC!  And I hope that all of us who are observing Lent have had a… Read More I Finally Get My Hands on Haagen Daz’s Mochi Icecream

— TacoTalks —

My Thoughts on the Karlie Kloss Kimono Debacle

February 27, 2017

I know I am hopelessly late (as always), but I really, really wanted to write about this. It’s sort of related to my previous post on whether foreigners can wear kimono. Basically, while I was not-sleeping one night, I came across this article from someecards: The main point of the article seemed to be that… Read More My Thoughts on the Karlie Kloss Kimono Debacle

— With Love from Japan —

Starbuck’s Sakura Drink

February 24, 2017

Hey everyone! Guess who just moved and finally got wifi? (if you guessed “Eustacia”, you’re right, so have a round of internet applause) I have so much to blog about – about the whole moving experience, about my new place, about my thoughts on the Karlie Kloss thing (I know, I’m late to that), but… Read More Starbuck’s Sakura Drink

— TacoTravels, With Love from Japan —

5 Reasons to Visit Fukuoka

February 16, 2017
Five Reasons to Visit Fukuoka

Recently, I was asked to talk about my 10 top reasons for visiting Kyushu. But perhaps because I’m moving from Fukuoka to Sasebo, I started thinking about all the good things about Fukuoka instead, and ended up with my top five reasons on why you should visit Fukuoka! I really think that Fukuoka is severely… Read More 5 Reasons to Visit Fukuoka

— Taco's Stories —

Giveaway + Fairy Tale Podcasts I’m Listening To

February 15, 2017

Guess what? I’ve started my first ever book giveaway! There’s absolutely no need for you to pay to enter, and you can win paperback copies of The Nutcracker King and Beauty’s Daughter! So if you only have the ebook copies and want the paperbacks to give to someone, or for yourself, then please enter at… Read More Giveaway + Fairy Tale Podcasts I’m Listening To

— With Love from Japan —

Church Farewell

February 13, 2017

I had my Church farewell party yesterday. It’s been four years, but it really feels like it passed in the blink of an eye (it feels like it was just yesterday that my friends and I were talking about how we didn’t feel like fourth years and yet THAT WAS A YEAR AGO). So it… Read More Church Farewell

— With Love from Japan —

Beppu Onsen Amusement Park’s Crowdfunding Campaign

February 11, 2017

I don’t know if you’ve heard of it, but Beppu is planning to build an onsen-themed theme park! (Yet another reason to come to Kyushu). You might have seen the youtube video: The amusement park is going to be called「湯〜園地」(yu~enchi – which is a homonym for the word meaning “amusement park”) and to get it… Read More Beppu Onsen Amusement Park’s Crowdfunding Campaign

— With Love from Japan —

Morita Akemi Sensei’s Kimono Class (入門クラス)

February 7, 2017

On Saturday, I had my final kimono class. I don’t think I’ve mentioned it here (oops!) but since April of last year, I’ve been taking lessons on how to put on the kimono myself from Morita Akemi (森田 空美) sensei. Morita sensei is based in Tokyo and her kimono coordinates have appeared in magazines like… Read More Morita Akemi Sensei’s Kimono Class (入門クラス)

— With Love from Japan —

How I Got My Driver’s License

February 2, 2017

It took me four months but I finally got my driver’s license! I haven’t really blogged about it because it’s a slow process but now that it’s over, I thought I’d share about the whole thing in case anyone is thinking of getting their license here too. There are basically two ways of getting your… Read More How I Got My Driver’s License

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