Welcome to Maris Around the World!
I am currently living and studying abroad in Fukuoka, Japan! As a big foodie and photography lover I’m excited to share my favorite food spots, travel tips, and stories about living abroad.
I hope you enjoy reading!
~Marisa
Recents From the Blog
- Stunning Scenery at Shirogane Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfall
If you search for “Japan’s Best Hidden Nature Spots”, some of the first images that pop up are of an… Continue Reading → - Tomita Melon House – So Good Even Non-Melon Lovers Will Enjoy
Visitors flock to Furano in Hokkaido during the summer months to catch a glimpse of the expansive lavender fields. What’s… Continue Reading → - Furano Cheese Factory in Hokkaido – Make Your Own Mascarpone Cheese!
Hokkaido and Furano in the Summer Many people know that Hokkaido in Northern Japan boasts some of the best winter… Continue Reading →
Japanese Food and Restaurant Reviews
- Kobe Beef Lunch Course in Kobe, JapanAs you may have been able to tell, I am quite excited to be in Japan because of all the… Continue Reading →
- Mizutaki- Japanese Chicken Hot Pot (水炊き)
Welcome to winter in Fukuoka! We have had snow the past two days (at an unprecedented amount), and the air… Continue Reading → - Ochazuke (お茶漬け) at Kappō Yoshida in Fukuoka, Japan
This post is all about ochazuke! Do you know what that is? I recently went to Kappō Yoshida, a Fukuoka restaurant known for their special sea bream (tai) ochazuke.
Japan Travel Guides
- Day Trip to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine from Central Fukuoka
This weekend I embarked on a small day trip to one of Fukuoka’s most famous shrines: Dazaifu Tenmangu. I chose… Continue Reading → - Karato Seafood Market & Fugu: the Deadly DelicacyKarato Market is a seafood hub in Yamaguchi Prefecture that is well known for its assorted pufferfish (fugu) offerings and other rare ocean delicacies.
- Biking Around Sakurajima: A Complete GuideSakurajima is the iconic symbol of Kagoshima and is a great place to visit as it is just a short ferry ride away. When I visited, I rented a bike and explored the 36km (22m) perimeter of the island in a challenging yet fulfilling adventure.
About Me
Hi, I’m Marisa! Previously a kid’s toy designer, I decided to pick up and move to Japan for a new life challenge and to embrace starting roots abroad. When I’m not gobbling down new foods, catch me doing yoga, practicing photography, or studying 日本語 (Japanese). I enjoy writing about travel, food, and the adventures I have, so please enjoy! Read more
