let's read books...

“Reading is to your mind what exercise is to your body”  — Jim Kwik

books as a lifeline...

As a gaijin in Japan, I sometimes feel lost, upset, and unsure of what to do next. But along the way, I discovered something powerful: books. They’ve become a compass, guiding me through the maze of an immigrant life. 

Through these pages, I’ve found wisdom that has helped me overcome struggles, embrace growth, and build a life of meaning and joy here in Japan. And now, I want to share those lessons and experiences with you.

This blog is more than just a collection of recommendations or stories. It’s a space to connect, learn, and grow together. I hope that these books and the reflections I share—can inspire you, empower you, and guide you on your journey, wherever you are in the world. Let me share the ones that made all the difference.

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Senior High School in Japan: What Foreign Parents Must Know

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The Scrolls of Guidance for the Person You Are Becoming

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The Difference Only You Can Make: Living with Heart and Purpose

Life isn’t measured by how long we live, but by how deeply we love, how boldly we dream, and how faithfully we walk toward the purpose God placed in our hearts. Every sunrise is proof that our mission...

How I Got Into This Life: The Journey to Understanding Karmic Management

How did I end up here? Discover my journey into Karmic Management and how its powerful rules helped me overcome struggles and build a life of meaning as a foreigner and mother in Japan. Learn...

Awaken the Voice Within: Unlocking Divine Guidance for Everyday Life

There comes a moment in every woman’s life—especially for mothers, dreamers, and those living far from home—when the noise of the world becomes too loud, and the silence within begins to whisper. That...

A Voice I Cannot Understand—Yet So Sacred, So Assuring

In the silence of my hardest nights, I heard a voice—one I couldn’t explain, yet it wrapped around my soul like a warm light. It didn’t speak in words I knew, but it calmed the storm inside me. As a...

Time Isn’t the Problem—Our Choices Are: Powerful Truth About Doing Less and Living More

You were never meant to burn out just to be worthy. You don’t have to do it all to live a life that matters. You are allowed to slow down. To breathe. To choose peace over pressure. To choose...

From Foreign License to Gold: How I Earned Japan’s Highest Driver’s Honor in Just 5 Years

From struggling to convert my foreign license to proudly holding Japan’s most trusted driving credential, my journey to earning a Gold Japanese Driver’s License in just 5 years has been nothing short...

“A life worth living is a life worth recording” – Jim Rohn

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