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Continue reading →: Embracing Nordic Design: Simplicity Meets Sustainability
In a world driven by fast trends and visual noise, Nordic design continues to stand out for its quiet confidence. Rooted in simplicity, functionality, and a deep respect for nature, it offers more than just an aesthetic — it’s a way of reflecting about our daily habits. From minimalist furniture…
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Continue reading →: A Vegetarian Among Sushi Belts and Onsen Grandmas – my journey to Japan
This is part 2 of my journey to Japan. “I don´t know if I have the funds to go to Japan. It´s so expensive” my friend said. I felt disappointed. I didn´t know what it was, that feeling, but I knew I had to go there. I just had to..…
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Continue reading →: Malaysian Cows (and a Dying iPad 2) – my journey to Japan
My journey to Japan started with Malaysian cows and a dying iPad 2.. Part one of why I ended up moving from Sweden to Japan. Japan and Sweden might not seem like an obvious couple looking from a far, but when you start to learn about the cultures and norms,…
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Continue reading →: Uniting Over Coffee – fika & kissaten
I like coffee as much as the next girl does. Probably not more, nor less. One black cup to start my day. But there is something special with this bitter beverage. The smell, the steam, the poisonous looking color. Coffee in itself might be a beverage, but the concept of…
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Continue reading →: The Magic of Disneyland in Japan: A Love Story
If you don´t spend time watching Japanese social media creators and posts, you might have missed the, might I say, true love that Japanese have for Disneyland. Girls in their teenage to 20s are waking up bright and early to queue hours at the entrance, in order to be the…
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Continue reading →: A Little Troll’s Big Journey: From Finland to Japan
Mumintrollen, Muumi, to ムーミン. The discussion can go on and on whether the Moomin characters are actually Finnish or Swedish. But regardless of nationality, the little white, disproportionate characters with no visible mouth, have grown to be loved by many. Only a few fictional creatures have traveled as far, or…
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Continue reading →: Where Akaiie Found Home in Nihon.
An hour away from the vibrant and photogenic streets of Sapporo, Hokkaido lays a small and shy village. At first glance you might feel a chilling feeling, a sort of creepy nostalgia. Then comes a familiar feeling; you´re home. This small community of “Sweden Hills” was inspired by Scandinavian architecture…
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Continue reading →: Where history and heritage bloom like hibiscus in the sun.
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful island Okinawa. Not gonna lie, before visiting I thought “its just one of many tropical islands” like the “Hawaii of Japan”. With palm trees, Hawaii shirts and majestic but, oh so scary, marine animals. Although the above said is…
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Nordic Notes in Japan, is my way of exploring where the north and east meet. It grows from my love of art, creativity & observation. By enjoying what we share and learning from what sets us apart, we can discover inspiration in both the ordinary and the unexpected.
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