Ai Faithy Perez
Ai was born and raised in Japan but speaks Japanese as a second language. She loves photography, singing, cooking, and traveling.
Articles By Ai Faithy
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Celebrate New Year’s in Japan Like a Local
Every New Year season in Japan, you will hear people say “akemashite omedeto gozaimasu” (明けましておめでとうございます, literally, opening congratulations). It’s a mouthful to say, but thankfully...
December 30, 2015 | Art & Culture, Lifestyle
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See Tokyo with an Underground Mystery Game
If you ever wanted to be Sherlock when you were a child, this is your chance. The Underground Mysteries by Scrap Corporation is a treasure...
December 2, 2015 | Lifestyle
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An Elegant Gourmet Experience at Chez Taka, Higashi Azabu
If I had to describe my food experience at Chez Taka in just two words, it would be elegantly sumptuous. Nestled in the quiet neighborhood...
September 11, 2015 | Food & Drink
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Authentic Afghan Cuisine at Pao Caravan Sarai, Higashi Nakano
I love traveling. And what’s more, I love eating. Even though I make it overseas once or twice a year, globetrotting on a stuff-my-face quest...
February 13, 2015 | Food & Drink