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My three favourite things are music, travelling and food romance. After my baby, that is.

I figured if anyone could start a blog combining these things, it could be me. Why not? I want to share my adventures with anyone who will listen. From making friends in a Kyoto sento, to getting into a fight in a Hong Kong bar, becoming a contestant on The Price is Right in LA or DJ'ing an all night Halloween party in Tokyo, I've been told I have enough stories to last a lifetime. But I feel like I'm just getting started! Or at least I was until the dreaded COVID-19 hit. But I didn't let that stop me from exploring some close to home spots of Japan and starting a whole new life chapter with my family.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, I moved to Osaka Japan in 2019. After 3 years there, I went deep into the Japanese mountainside, close to the sea to live a peaceful family life.

I'm navigating all new terrain (and language!) as a resident of Japan, wife and mother. Needless to say my blog has pivoted to reflect the life of a foreign mom in Japan, peppered with travel stories and adventures. 

I hope you'll enjoy reading about my adventures and learn fun ways to make your own.


If you want to read some of my DJ tales or see some of the cool things I've done, please check out www.djmisty.com

P.S. Why Fujiiyama Mama? Well, my last name is Fujii (with 2 i's!) and Fujiyama Mama (with 1 i) is one of my all time favourite songs. It was originally done by Annisteen Allen, and made famous by Wanda Jackson. I happen to love both versions!


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