Lauren Loves Noodles

After exploring the caves in Akiyoshidai, the gang and I grabbed lunch at a cute cafe. To our surprise, when we picked up a newspaper to ...

Over the long weekend, I had a neat opportunity to take a road trip to  Yamaguchi Prefecture thanks to my friend, Satoru San.  We stay...

Both times I've lived abroad (in Hong Kong and in Kadogawa), I've become incredibly overwhelmed and sort of had a period of self-i...

Living in rural Japan is great. Untouched nature, monkey sightings, friendly townsfolk and fresh vegetables at the vegetable stand, we...

With my last day in Sapporo, I decided to get away from the Snow Festival crowds and do some sightseeing like a proper tourist. TripAdvi...

Are you a long time reader of Lauren Loves Noodles? Then it's time to test your memory. Look closely at the picture above. Noti...

When I first started considering the idea of moving to Japan for the JET Program, I remember my mentor and former supervisor saying t...