Shelley Smith

Born and raised in Ballarat, Australia with a Japanese mother and Australian father, Shelley now lives in Japan to embrace and learn more about her second culture. Currently, she is working in Tokyo while enjoying the everyday perks of her Japanese life.

Articles By Shelley

All The Way From Honolulu’s Downtown, Pho You!

The Pig & The Lady: A Modern Twist On A Mother’s Classics

December 17, 2019 | Food & Drink, Sponsored Post

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

10 Winter Cocktails To Soothe Your Soul This Holiday Season

December 9, 2019 | Food & Drink, In Season

Cake Is The Answer, No Matter The Question

10 Unique Seasonal Cakes To Complete Your Christmas Feast

December 2, 2019 | Food & Drink, Seasonal Trends

Shibuya’s Newest, Tallest, And Largest Rooftop Viewing Space

Overlook Japan’s Famous Crossing From Shibuya Sky

November 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, New In The City

Keep Cool, Eat Shaved Ice

8 Of Tokyo’s Most Unique Kakigori Treats

July 22, 2019 | Food & Drink

Meet You At The Station Lobby!

New Complex ‘Station Lobby’ In Ibaraki Is Packed With Good Food, Entertainment & Learning Facilities

June 3, 2019 | Food & Drink, New In The City

These Tea Plans Beat Anything Creative We've Tasted This Year

Fit For Queens: 7 Afternoon Tea Plans In Tokyo That Will Take Your Breath Away This Summer

May 20, 2019 | Food & Drink, Trending Now

Purple Is The New Pink

6 Wisteria Gardens In and Around Tokyo

April 28, 2019 | In Season, Lifestyle

Have an eggs-tra special Easter day in the city!

Celebrating Easter In Tokyo: 6 Special Food Events Perfect For The Holiday

April 14, 2019 | Food & Drink, In Season

Finland's lovable trolls have finally found their permanent home in Japan

Japan’s First Moomin Theme Park Opens In Saitama And It’s Totally Addictive

March 29, 2019 | Families, Lifestyle, New In The City, Special Promotion

'Tis The Season For #IchigoGari

12 Strawberry Picking Locations In And Near Tokyo To Visit This Spring

March 1, 2019 | Adventures, Families, In Season