Elizabeth Sok

Elizabeth is a writer and translator from Canada with a PhD in history. When she’s not running after her little ones, you’ll find her in her garden in Kyushu with a cup of yame-cha and a book.

Articles By Elizabeth

Brighten Your Table And Autumn Garden

Fiery Bouquets: Exploring Japan’s Fall Flowers

September 21, 2022 | Art & Culture, In Season

For Your Body, Mind And Taste Buds That Need Pampering

10 Affordable Japanese Goods to Elevate Your Self-Care Sunday

September 9, 2022 | Lifestyle

Help The Planet And Your Pocketbook With These Local Favorites

5 Seasonal Vegetables to Buy in Japan This Summer

August 5, 2022 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, In Season, Shopping

Get Healthy And Hydrated In Japan

Refreshing Leaves: 5 Summertime Teas to Help Beat the Heat

July 22, 2022 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, In Season

Get Closer To Your Dream Kitchen

5 Appliances to Level Up Your Japanese Apartment Kitchen

July 6, 2022 | Lifestyle

Add A Festive Floral Touch To Your Garden

Sunny Blooms: Discovering Japan’s Summertime Flowers

June 24, 2022 | Lifestyle

The Power and Promise of Japanese After-School Activities

Skill-Building In Japan Through Extracurriculars

June 17, 2022 | Families

A Place for Everything?

5 Tips For Organizing Kids’ Stuff in a Japanese Apartment

May 13, 2022 | Families

How to use hana kotoba to up your gift-giving game in Japan

Say It with a Bouquet: Japan’s Language of Flowers

April 29, 2022 | Japanese Culture, Seasonal Trends

Brighten up your garden with five springtime blooms

Beyond Sakura: Exploring Japan’s Other Spring Flowers

April 1, 2022 | Lifestyle

How to Prep Your Tokyo Balcony Oasis

Planting the Seeds of Your Spring Garden in Japan

February 4, 2022 | In Season