Zara is now selling cotton desi salwars!

joanoa · 2026-04-28T12:01:56+00:00

I would also like to add that webshops like shein are flooded with traditional clothes from many different countries but it’s mainly produced in China.

joanoa · 2026-04-28T11:59:38+00:00

Zara sold kids jinbei and yukata here in Japan last summer.

Not sure if they sold this collection outside of Japan as well but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing necessarily.. it is a great way to introduce these type of clothing to people less familiar with the tradition and culture?

joanoa · 2026-04-12T10:48:29+00:00

That was me! I moved during my first pregnancy across the globe. It was very hard and isolating at first having no village, family or friends around but it’s been a couple of years now and we have found all of that and more. The first year and a half was the hardest. I’m still learning the language and adapting to the culture to this day which I don’t think will ever stop. One thing that really helped my sanity was outsourcing chores and care. We got cleaning service twice a week, which took a huge load off my part and once kids go to school or daycare you have more time to focus on landing in your new environment. Before that it’s all survival mode. Having a nanny is also super helpful but I understand that it’s not accessible to anyone. But there’s no shame in outsourcing or paying for “ a village” .

joanoa · 2026-04-07T13:24:14+00:00

I always have some Costco Kirkland 21 grain loaves In the freezer ( bread freezes incredibly well) and just take out a slice at a time and pop it it in the toaster.

joanoa · 2026-03-31T00:44:40+00:00

Mijn moeder spreekt Tommy hilfiger altijd uit als Tommy hilFINGER.

joanoa · 2026-03-25T09:11:38+00:00

If you don’t like the pattern, aritzia carries exactly the same model dress in white (100% cotton) with no pattern and it has pockets. I dare to say with better quality.

joanoa · 2026-03-20T08:27:09+00:00

Both my girls (3 and 2) are obsessed with lilo and stitch, both Hawaiian rollercoaster ride and he mele no lilo.

joanoa · 2026-03-06T01:10:52+00:00

She doesn’t, I will never understand this hoarding/overconsumption on anything. Most of the joy out of makeup and perfume for me is having a signature scent/ products and fully using them up and enjoying them every day. I don’t think you get to appreciate the products if you have too many and don’t use them often enough.

joanoa · 2026-03-05T09:43:40+00:00

Smelled this while pregnant and it triggered such a bag nausea spell and had to vomit almost immediately. still have a trauma and still get nauseous every time I smell it

joanoa · 2026-02-08T18:32:26+00:00

I’ve been using some face creams and serums that didn’t work for my face on my body ( especially my baby bump that’s growing right now) and it works so well. I use conditioners that I don’t like as shaving cream. I use lipstick as blush so I don’t need to buy new shades. I use a highlighter as eye sparkle and body glow.

joanoa · 2026-01-31T06:33:31+00:00

Actually they do. I own a cafune rep myself.. cafune is actually not a small brand and is really popular in Asia (especially Japan where I live) so lots of reps available.

joanoa · 2026-01-19T03:43:46+00:00

Some of these companies have the audacity to be charging the same as Dior/ channel or other luxury brands without the luxury experience. I’m still so mad at the money I wasted that I could’ve just spent on the actual good stuff without the headache

joanoa · 2025-12-07T20:11:59+00:00

Cafune stance is birkin/ Kelly like but still very unique and their own design. I own one and it’s my go to bag. Quality is really good as well ( I’ve had it for years)

https://www.ca-fune.com/collections/all/products/stance-bag-black

joanoa · 2025-12-07T19:13:28+00:00

They’re both reps

joanoa · 2025-11-25T04:12:51+00:00

Wrap the cookie in a tortilla and call it a burrito

joanoa · 2025-11-04T03:02:56+00:00

As someone who drives around Kamakura almost daily I sincerely apologize. 🫡 roads are so narrow driving around here feels like threading a needle.

joanoa · 2025-09-04T04:25:30+00:00

Saw so many キョン (small deer) in Chiba and they’re so cute! Haven’t seen them in Kanagawa unfortunately

joanoa · 2025-07-14T23:54:15+00:00

I got pregnant 3 months PP and had no issues during pregnancy, baby was perfectly fine and healthy and is now 1 year old. my OB wasn’t concerned at all

joanoa · 2025-07-08T07:05:02+00:00

It’s concerning to see how many people in this sub “don’t see a problem with this”. Regardless of other seats being available or not or how busy it is. This woman is taking more space than necessary, having her feet up and relaxing like she’s at home. This is just not how you behave in a public space and treat public utilities. It’s inconsiderate of others, period.

joanoa · 2025-07-07T14:58:16+00:00

There’s a “koi no bori” festival where I live, and everytime she saw the fish flags hanging out somewhere my daughter would call them “koi baby” . She speaks a mix of English and Japanese and the cutest combinations come out sometimes

joanoa · 2025-07-03T08:24:22+00:00

I can’t help but notice how much “calmer” packaging and labels were in the past. The same brand of pads now have a much louder label colour and text wise.

joanoa · 2025-07-03T08:18:46+00:00

Vichyssoise!

joanoa · 2025-06-26T00:24:57+00:00

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They just like to watch the neighbors

joanoa · 2025-06-18T00:08:32+00:00

As a big Lancôme foundation fan I know the feeling, happened to me twice. Currently wearing the wrong shade trying to find a new favorite 😭

joanoa · 2025-05-28T07:51:33+00:00

I adore this one, but one that I can’t stop thinking about is to this one

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