A nostalgic drive-in theater in Santa Monica Airport
6+ Now all the theaters in California are closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I love watching movies on a big screen because it has more impact and sound than a home TV screen. I am so sad that I … Continued
My favorite beach resort “Laguna Beach”
2+ Happy New Year 2021 We said goodbye to 2020 which we have been struggling with this pandemic. We welcomed the new year with optimistic feelings. Have you decided on some new resolutions, or what would you like to do … Continued
Capri Gelato in Marina Del Ray
4+ I would like to introduce a new ice cream shop called “Capri Gelato & Coffee Bar” in Marina Del Rey, California. Coincidentally, I got a free local newspaper, and then I found an article about this new place. I’m … Continued
Regular winter season items which you can get only in Trader Joe’s!
3+ We finally got the end of 2020 We have been facing this pandemic situation for almost one year. How was your 2020? I was fired from my job due to the pandemic and I am having a … Continued
Picking apples are season now!
1+ Apple farms in the suburb of Los Angeles Well, my husband always suddenly decides to go somewhere. The other day, he said, “Let’s go picking apples!” Apples? I guessed that he wants to go to Julian which … Continued
Cozy and tasty coffee shop in my neighborhood
2+ Hi everyone! No one knows when this pandemic will end. However, it is September now Almost six months have passed since this pandemic started. This summer in West Los Angeles, the weather wasn’t as hot as expected. … Continued
When I want to eat a good bagel …
2+ As a matter of fact, I wasn’t interested in bagels when I was in Japan. However, after I moved to Los Angeles, I tasted bagels and decide that I like them. Sometimes, I have a real craving … Continued
Swayed by the pandemic ～ Part 2 ～
0 Well, I want to describe the days during which I have been staying at home since the COVID19 “Stay Home Order” was announced in March. Some of the restaurants reopened and we can eat while seated on a … Continued
Santa Ynez Valley Winery Tour ～Part Two～
2+ “Los Olivos” is a small town where people gather to sample wines and do shopping. Well, I would like to introduce a small town called “Los Olivos” which is close to Santa Barbara. This town is … Continued
Santa Ynez Valley Winery Tour ～Part one～
2+ Santa Ynez Valley is a popular wine-producing area not far from Los Angeles Napa Wineries and Sonoma wineries come to our mind when we think of California wines. However, there are many wineries throughout the state of … Continued