Rachel and Jun are back with another home project, this time creating a simple herb garden for their kitchen window. Jun wanted a better setup for growing herbs, so Rachel built a custom shelf that fits perfectly into the frame. It’s a small but practical upgrade that keeps their herb garden neat, organized, and easy to use for everyday cooking.

Cherry blossoms are one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan. Each spring, the sakura trees’ blooming inspires festivals, travel, and art. For centuries, poets have written about the beauty of these flowers and the emotions they evoke. Sakura poetry often explores themes of love, nature, and the passing of time. Understanding the histor...

Rachel and Jun are back with another relaxed and creative video, and this time Rachel takes on a DIY home decor project. She decides to make a holographic sakura pendant light from scratch after not finding anything she likes for her space. If you’ve ever wanted to customize your home but didn’t know where to start, this is a fun and approachable idea. The process...

Rachel and Jun are back with another home project, and this time they’re building a Japanese bamboo garden fence. After finding someone who wanted to get rid of extra bamboo, they suddenly had more bamboo than they knew what to do with. In this video, Rachel turns the free bamboo into a beautiful privacy fence for their backyard. It’s a big ...

Add a unique touch to your trip by exploring attractions after dark. When the sun goes down, many popular sites that feel too “touristy” by day reveal an entirely different atmosphere. Kyoto offers countless spots like these—temples, shrines, and districts that bustle with crowds in daylight turn into peaceful places for quiet walks and refl...