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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Meiji Mura might just be one of Japan’s most underrated gems. 🌿 You’re not just stepping back in time but literally traveling across the world – they’ve transported and rebuilt real buildings from places as far as the U.S. and even South America. 🤯 You can see an old Japanese post office or even a stunning chapel from Brazil! 💒🚂 Plus, you can hop on a train that was actually used back in the day! 🛤️ Don’t forget to grab the cutest and most unique souvenirs. ✨ If you haven’t been, it’s a must! Oh, and you’ll be sure to find a veeery long line for a shop that literally onky serves different types of omurice. Get on that line; it’s absolutely worth it 🤤
Meiji Mura might just be one of Japan’s most underrated gems. 🌿
A day in the beautiful #concretejungle of #新宿🌆✨ Always something new to discover in this vibrant city! #Shinjuku #CityLife #ConcreteJungle #UrbanAdventure #CityVibes #Tokyo #ShinjukuLife #Cityscape #UrbanExploration #TokyoViews #StreetViews #DailyLife #TokyoArchitecture #CityLove #UrbanJungle #SkylineViews #TiktokJapan
A day in the beautiful #concretejungle of #Shinjuku ✨
Geibikei was definitely a highlight of our Tohoku trip! We cruised down the gorge, surrounded by stunning cliffs, while feeding koi and listening to our boatman sing a traditional folk song. There’s also this fun tradition where you toss fortune stones into a hole for good luck (I tried, but let’s just say I need more practice!). The scenery was unreal, and the whole experience was so calming. Such a beautiful spot! #Geibikei #TohokuTrip #JapanVibes #Japantrip #tohoku #iwate
Geibikei was unreal 🔥
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