Not a Japan video (for once) 🌴


Hey Reader,

New video is up, and it's a little different than usual.

For most of you, this channel = Japan. But today I'm sharing what life actually looks like back home in California when I'm not traveling: a road trip, a nail appointment, a block party in LA, and a few thoughts on what's coming next for this channel.

If you've been waiting on the Japan travel guides from my spring trip, don't worry — they're still coming (end of July/August).

In the meantime, this is the start of a new chapter: more lifestyle content, more LA and beyond, not just Japan travel.

Next month brings a full Oregon vlog and itinerary, so consider this the start of that journey too.

Thanks for coming along, however you found this channel.

With love,

Remi 🌴


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Life Back Home in California Vlog 🌴 road trip, LA block party, what's coming next

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Remi Shimazu

I'm a Los Angeles-based travel and lifestyle content creator who loves sharing travel tips, guides, and itineraries for Japan, LA & beyond. I also occasionally share my latest reads in a bookish newsletter. Sign up to receive letters from my travels and be the first to know when new content is released.

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