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Chanpurū

Updates from my life in Japan!

By Alexandra

· Launched 2 years ago

Chanpurū

The Ultimate Okinawa Guide

My favorite places in the prefecture

Feb 22•Alexandra


Final Travels

Yaeyama Islands, Kumano Kodo, & Cherry Blossoms

Sep 5, 2025•Alexandra


Happenings & Final Days in Okinawa

Okinawa Marathon 10k, Whale Watching, Karate Green Belt, & Graduation

Apr 14, 2025•Alexandra


A Day In the Life

Monday, March 17th, 2025

Mar 21, 2025•Alexandra


Art Islands

Yanbaru Art Festival, Orchid Show, Naoshima, TeamLab, Cinema at Sea, & Yuken Teruya

Mar 17, 2025•Alexandra


Ryukyu Monchu

Family Clan, Nakahama Manjiro, Lunar New Year, & Prayer Tour

Mar 1, 2025•Alexandra


Rhea & Joao Visit Japan

Yanbaru National Park, Tokyo, Nepal, and Awich

Feb 17, 2025•Alexandra


Winter Break

Christmas in Kyoto, Tokyo, Family Time in Okinawa, & Niseko

Feb 3, 2025•Alexandra


End of the Year

Ryukyu Golden Kings, Bingata, and Christmas Party

Jan 15, 2025•Alexandra


Niigata, Snow Country

The cab pulled slow and long into the driveway of the ryokan.

Dec 22, 2024•Alexandra


Okinawa Past & Present

Reflections on WWII

Dec 8, 2024•Alexandra


New People & Places

Karate, Katsuren Castle, OIST, Kudaka Island, & Military BBQ

Nov 25, 2024•Alexandra


Outside in Okinawa

Cape Manzamo, Kerama Islands, and Naha Health Walk

Nov 13, 2024•Alexandra


Kagoshima Photo Journal

For those of you tired of reading my long-winded emails…luckily for you, I have not much to say about visiting Kagoshima, and a lot to show!

Nov 9, 2024•Alexandra