OkonomiGal

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I'm Holly, a Tennessee native living in Kanazawa, Japan. Living in Japan and experiencing Japanese culture firsthand was a lifelong dream of mine, so when I was offered a teaching position here, I left my family and friends behind to set out on a brand new adventure. If you are interested in traveling to Japan, studying the Japanese language, learning how to cook Japanese food, anime & manga, and what it's like to live and work in Japan, then check out my videos and subscribe to my channel!

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Running Away to Tokyo ~Birthday Trip 2022~

I ran away to Tokyo for the weekend for my birthday last year, but I was so busy with life that I never had a chance to edit this video... until now! Enjoy the trip with me as I visit TeamLab Planets, Alice in Storybook Cafe, eat fancy ekiben on the shinkansen, and enjoy a beautiful view of Tokyo Tower from my hotel room.This is the first of several videos from the past year that I'll be uploading

Apr 29, 2022

Winter Trip to Tokyo Day One ~ Sailor Moon Location Tour and Illumination in Kanagawa

Hey y'all! Welcome back! In February, I escaped the snowy clutches of Kanazawa to travel to Tokyo for a few days. In this video, I visit several real world locations from the Sailor Moon anime and manga! Later that evening, I traveled to nearby Kanagawa prefecture to see the Sailor Moon Illumination event at Sagamiko Pleasure Forest Resort. It was unbelievably cool (except for the part where I tho

May 01, 2022

Tokyo Day 2 ~ Studio Ghibli Museum, TeamLab Planets, Shopping in Harajuku, Ginza, Shibuya ~

Part two of my winter trip to Tokyo. Highlights from my visits to the Studio Ghibli museum, TeamLab Planets, and shopping all over town including Harajuku, Ginza, and Shibuya.Be sure to join me on my socials!Instagram: MooreinJapanTwitter: MooreinJapan1 Facebook: mooreinjapan

Jan 30, 2022

Packing My Earthquake Emergency Bag ~ Preparing for Japanese Disasters ~

Living in Japan means being prepared for natural disasters at any time, but many foreign residents often are unaware of how to prepare (or they procrastinate until it's too late.... not that I would know...) In this video, I will introduce some fundamentals for preparing for an earthquake disaster by showing you what you need to have in your emergency bag. The purpose of an emergency kit like thi

Jan 27, 2022

A Day in the Life of a Foreigner in Japan: Shopping @ LOFT, Pokemon Center, LUSH

Weekend Vlog! Spend a Sunday with me while I shop, meet friend, eat delicious food, and go to the arcade! My shopping destinations include LOFT to look for Sailor Moon goods for Valentines Day, the Kanazawa Pokemon Center, and LUSH. We also visit the Homerun Arcade near Kanazawa Station.Be sure to join me on my socials!Instagram: MooreinJapanTwitter: MooreinJapan1 Facebook: mooreinjapan

Nov 07, 2021

Making Okonomiyaki in My Tiny Japanese Kitchen

I share how to make my favorite Japanese food, okonomiyaki, and give an unofficial tour of my tiny, Japanese apartment-sized kitchen.Be sure to join me on my socials!Instagram: MooreinJapanTwitter: MooreinJapan1 Facebook: mooreinjapan

May 06, 2021

How I Study Japanese for JLPT N3: WaniKani, Minna no Nihongo, and More!

A glimpse at my study routine for the JLPT N3. Not included is me terribly attempting shadowing listening/speaking practice and my Nihongo 500 vocabulary memorization book. I thought I'd spare everyone that pain. I passed the N4 in December, and will be attempting the N3 in December 2021. Currently, I'm taking Japanese lessons 4 times a week. Leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite s

Aug 25, 2021

Is Shogun Burger the BEST Burger in Kanazawa?

There are a lot of great places to get burgers in Kanazawa, but we're really loving Shogun Burger! We did't even get paid to say that- we just love it that much! We took Josh to try it for the first time in this video, and he agrees that it's pretty darn good. We may unintentionally start a burger war in KZ with this video....Be sure to join me on my socials!Instagram: MooreinJapanTwitter: Moorein

Dec 18, 2021

Japanese Apartment Tour ~2LDK in Kanazawa~

If you've ever wanted to see inside a Japanese apartment up close, here's your chance! I give a tour of our 2 bedroom apartment in downtown Kanazawa. We have lived here a little over two years now, but you can see that finding storage and ways to organize in a small space can be a challenge.Be sure to join me on my socials!Instagram: MooreinJapanTwitter: MooreinJapan1 Facebook: mooreinjapanWe Wish

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One heckuva sunset. 💖 #kanazawa #sunset #sunsetphotography #japan #japanlife

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A few days ago, one of our neighbors stopped me as I was on my way to the supermarket and invited me to see his art studio and HOLY CRAP was I absolutely delighted! His works could be illustrations in a masterpiece of a children’s picture book. The colors are so vivid and beautiful. I desperately want his art to put in the house, but apparently it’s quite experimental- turns out he’s very famous in Tokyo art circles and has even done an exhibition in Paris! 😊🤩 I had no idea. To us, he’s just the friendly old man with the Shiba Inu. 😂 He gave me these postcards as a gift. #artist #japaneseart #paintings #neighborhood #neighbors #japanlife #lifeinjapan #okonomigal

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One of my students gave me little cakes she made! One was matcha and cookie, the other was chocolate. They were very tasty. 😋 #teacherlife

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The tulips we bought at the Tulip Fair are starting to bloom and they are so pretty!! I can’t wait for the black ones to bloom, too. 💖🌷

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It’s a beautiful sunny day in Kanazawa, and we strolled through our neighborhood on the way home from the temporary Wajima Morning Market that’s currently being held in Kanaiwanishi. 💖 #kanazawa #wajimamorningmarket #輪島朝市 #金石西 #金沢 #japanlife #lifeinjapan #okonomigal #sunnyday #saturdayvibes

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Every once in a while, we go to Mister Donuts for a Saturday morning treat before our Japanese lesson. I always choose their savory pies and he loves their churros. Yum!😋 #donuts #misterdonut #misdo #mmmdonuts #japanlife #breakfast #lifeinjapan #saturdaymorning #okonomigal

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In my happy place! Having crab cream croquette curry with scrambled egg and cheese! #cococurry #cocoichibanya #curry #japanesefood #japanlife #lifeinjapan #okonomigal

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Even in murky days, the cherry blossoms brighten up a scene. 💖🌸 #spring #cherryblossom #sakura #japan #flowerlovers #japanlife #nature #okonomigal

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🔉 turn your sound up to hear this really awesome musical road in Ishikawa prefecture 🔉 #musicalroad #ishikawa #noto #japan #roadtrip

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Oshi no Ko is NOT a kids show, change my mind. #anime #oshinoko #推しの子 #japan #supermarket #weirdjapan

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Its looking like we may have a white Christmas this year. Happy Solstice, friends! #winter #snow #japan #kanazawa #金沢 #雪 #冬 #japanlife #lifeinjapan

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You can learn how to make beautiful mizuhiki items by participating in a workshop at Hiraoka Yuinohou in Kanazawa! I made super cute earrings! Please check their website for more details. https://www.hiraokayuinouho.com #kanazawa #japanesecraft #mizuhiki #japan #travel #traditional #workshop #thingstodo

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I enjoyed a special collab ramen today from four of Ishikawa’s most popular shops! It was a delicious grilled chashu miso ramen madd from high quality Kaga miso. It was DELISH!! - at Hokuriku Expo #ramen #北陸 #kanazawa #金沢 #ラーメン #festival #japan #japanesefood #japanlife #lifeinjapan

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Taiko drum performances outside of Kanazawa Kirara 💖 #japan #lifeinjapan #japanlife #kanazawa

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I want that dark, rich green! #haircolor #greenhair #aihaircolor

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Taiko drumming at Kanazawa International Friendship Festival 💖 #kanazawa #japan #taiko #japaneseculture

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Best Hamilton song?? #hamilton #musicals

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My high shcool students have more talent in their pinkies than i have in mmy entire body. 😅 #artclub #highschool #teachinginjapan

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I found the new #sailormooncosmos #gashapon and had the most amazing luck- AGAIN! I really can’t wait for the Ichiban Kuji next week! #セーラームーン #ガシャポン #金沢 #アニメ #マンガ #anime #manga #lucky

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Hyakumangoku is the happiest day of the year in Kanazawa! 💖 #dance #traditional #tiktokjapan #japanlife #japaneseculture #祭り #ishikawa #金沢 #lifeinjapan #visitishikawa #festival #kanazawa

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