Mifuneyama Ruken....Autumn, your just so pretty!

Today, December Welcomes us.... Well actually on our side of the world, it was yesterday we said farewell to Autumn ;) And even after 11 months of being back over the big blue, its still crazy for me to put myself in the right time zone...

Japan makes my heart thumpa thump in the Fall.... Every shade of garnet and amber from the maples, the cooler air that is so damn welcome after a relentless Summer, and the introduction to the years Holiday Season, Im always in my element!! I know some of ya'll feel me...

Our Life, TravelHannah LewisDecember 2, 2018Japan, Kyushu Island, Mifuneyama RukenComment

Apple Picking//Maruyasuringo Orchards

We had been looking forward to this for what seemed like all Summer... Apple Picking!! I know from living in Japan before, that in Autumn a Pumpkin Patch is no-where to be found, however fruit farms are spread out all over Kyushu Island, and each Season brings new delicious fruits and veggies for the picking!

Our LifeHannah LewisOctober 27, 2018Apple Picking, Japan, Kyushu Island, Masuyasuringo OrchardComment

Hiking Mt Kurokami....

Hmmm... what to do on a super hot July Day in Japan??? Escape to the woods....

Travel, Our LifeHannah LewisAugust 12, 2018Hiking in Japan, Kyushu Island, Mount KurokamiComment

Tsugan otoshi Falls

The first day of our Summer Break with Dad. And it was perfect.

This past Spring Break the kids and I ventured out to Saikai... We discovered a few gems we knew we would want to share with Dad while he was home, and Tsugane Falls was up there on the list...

Ikitsuki Island and Hirado Castle

We took on Ikitsuki Island...

When searching for a fun day out a while back, I came across a photo of a large Buddha Statue holding a basket of fish. Im not sure why exactly I was so drawn to it, but after a little research I completely understood... So a day trip was in the works! We were going to visit Daigyoran Kannon...

Afternoon at Shirahama Beach

I swear, each beach we seem to discover here in Japan is just as, if not more, beautiful then the last... Or maybe its just that we visit them at different times of the day, under different phases of the moon... Or the feeling and present state of mind we are in are unique onto themselves... Either way, every coastline we visit here in Japan can take you away, can reset your mind and energy... Shirahama did just that...

Our LifeHannah LewisMay 1, 2018Kyushu Island, Sasebo Japan, Shirahama BeachComment

Tenkaiho Park// Sasebo

This weekend we found some seriously beautiful spots within 20 mins to Sasebo Main Base... The first one was Tenkaiho Park which overlooks Kujukushima, 99 islands!

TravelHannah LewisApril 22, 201899 Islands, Japan, Kujukushima, Kyushu Island, Sasebo, Tenkaiho park Comment

Nagasaki// Chinese Lantern Festival

Our time spent among-st all of the people is almost indescribable.. There is an energy like no other... The sounds of drums and conversation and children around every corner.. The street food filling ally ways with aromas of peach buns, Chinese fried noodles, skewers of meat and dumplings.. Its a rhythm that just works, thousands all crammed into one street called ChinaTown.

Travel, Our LifeHannah LewisMarch 5, 2018Chinese Lantern Festival, Chinese New Year, Kyushu Island, nagasaki, Sasebo JapanComment

And Here We Are.

Im starting from today. Today our new adventure begins... Yes, we moved to Sasebo, Japan 6 weeks ago, but the transition was a rough one, at least for husband and I. It has taken us, literally, months to be settled... We feel a bit battered, a bit exhausted, yet part of me I know is stronger, yet again. Each Navy move has its challenges, and moving overseas with a large family, well that one takes the cake! Heres a brief recap of the last 6 weeks...

Our LifeHannah LewisFebruary 13, 2018Kyushu Island, Navy Life, Sasebo JapanComment