One of my favorite things to do on a rainy afternoon or when I’m in need of inspiration is to wander around bookstores. There’s something about being near so much knowledge, creativity, and art, that makes me feel inspired and ready to create. If...
Last week we talked about the must-have Japanese stationery. So now, we obviously have to talk about where to find it. If you’re in Japan, it’s quite easy, really, you can find stationery in almost any store you wander into, including your local Conbini...
Because this is our first Christmas in Japan. I wanted to take a moment to talk about some holiday traditions in Japan. But, like I said, it’s our first Christmas so some of these things I’ve learned by just living here, and some I’ve learned from friends or the...
One of my favorite things to do is read books written about a place I’m traveling or by the people who live there. I love to do it even more when I’m going to be spending a lot of time in a new culture or, like our current situation, moving there for a few years. ...
A Wandering Scribbler is a blog written by Mackenzie Jervis. Mackenzie currently lives in Japan with her husband and two kids. When not writing about her life in Japan, she writes novels and binge-watches British TV. Learn More.
