About Jill: The Spirited Gaijin Behind That Japan Life

About ME

I’m Jill, the spirited gaijin behind That Japan Life.

Lost in Japan

I am a Filipina mom living in Yokohama, Japan. After almost five years of dating, I married my Japanese boyfriend in 2016 and left everything behind to start a new life in Japan. What I thought would be nothing but an effortless adventure filled with sushi feasts and Shibuya nights turned out to be a bit more difficult than I expected.

Finding Purpose in Helping Other Clueless Gaijins

So, I created That Japan Life—this blog and the YouTube channel that goes with it—to help out other clueless gaijins out there tackle the more challenging aspects of life in Japan — such as learning the language, being a foreign parent and, well, choosing the best sanitary napkin.

About Jill at That Japan Life

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Is this the most #gorgeous #Japan #illumination ?? The #mountfuji enthusiast in me certainly thinks so ❤️ I’m in awe of the talent behind this #workofart at #なばなの里 😱 Can’t believe this is made of actual lights and not projection mapping. Like how? It’s definitely worth going all the way to #Mie #美恵 But honestly, #winterillumination season has just started, and there are a lot of other gorgeous ones left to see 🎄
Is this Japan’s most gorgeous illumination
While we’re lamenting the fact that #mountfuji is still without its iconic cap, lemme share favorite photos and videos of f#fujisan over the years. They’re not all snow-capped (though most are 😂) 2️⃣ Snow-capped Mt. Fuji at night providing the perfect background for tents and campers at @fumotoppara_official 3️⃣ Mt. Fuji and clouds at sunset looking like something straight out of an ukiyo-e, with fireworks and bridge of people in the foreground taken from #enoshima 4️⃣ January at Fumotoppara 5️⃣ Roof at @gotembapremiumoutlets showing just how almost perfectly cone-shaped Mt. Fuji is 6️⃣ Our little family would often go on these impromptu drives along the #shonan coast, park for a while at @pacificdrivein, and just look at Mt. Fuji while listening to the waves 7️⃣ @asagiri_kougen taken in April 8️⃣ @sorairo_outdoor 9️⃣ #diamondfuji taken near the lake at @fumotoppara_official ⏺️ Mt. Fuji demanding attention with just a peep, taken from some random #servicearea in #shizuoka
Mount Fuji Photo Spots! (locations )
Exploring Yokohama’s coolest historic spots! 🌊✨ Check out this FREE walking route that’s perfect for history lovers. From chill parks to old-school streets, Yokohama has it all! Save this list and let’s go explore: 📍 Yamashita Park – Awesome ocean views, a great place to start! 📍 Osanbashi Pier – Famous waterfront with unique buildings. 📍 Red Brick Warehouse – Over 100 years old, now a cool spot for shops and events! 📍 Yokohama Chinatown – Japan’s biggest Chinatown, full of colors and amazing food. 📍 Yamate Bluff & Foreign Cemetery – Beautiful views and a peek into Yokohama’s past. 📍 Harbor View Park – Perfect for views and chill vibes. 📍 Motomachi Shopping Street – Cute, old-school shopping street with a lot of charm. Which spot are you most excited to check out? Let’s go back in time and explore Yokohama! 📜🚶‍♂️
Free Yokohama Walking Itinerary for History Buffs🇯🇵
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