Fukushima photo diary part 1
This is just a handful of the many pictures from my trip to Fukushima, Japan. Akane and I (we worked together for NHK World’s…
Stories by Samantha Mariko
Category: Travel
Travel guides, hotel reviews, and destination highlights from Samantha Mariko across Japan, Asia, Europe, and the US.
Maison de Reefur x Rosalie
I’ve never heard of Maison de Reefur until my cousin told me about it – it’s a clothing & interior decoration boutique owned…
IKEA time
I’ve been to Ikea many times when I lived in California, but this was my first time going to an Ikea in Japan. My…
Disneyland style
I finally made my way to Carsland at California Adventures this weekend and I loved it. My friend and I got there right…
San Diego the extraordinary
I know this post consists of a random collection of photos, but there is one common theme. I decided to spend part of my…
Blue waves
Today was one of those days where I couldn’t resist the urge to soak in the sun and enjoy some beautiful weather. Warm…
The Golden Gate
Additional photos from my SF trip! I know I sound like a tourist, but I finally got a picture with the Golden…
Pride
I’m so happy to be back in SF, especially since I happened to arrive during Pride where festivities were in full swing. There…
TOKYO EYE
Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that I will be making my first TV appearance tonight on NHK World’s “Tokyo Eye!” The first…
Griffith Observatory
Yesterday, my friend and I decided to drive up to the Griffith Observatory in LA to see what it was all about. We didn’t realize…