Melissa's Travel Adventures

Exploring Japan with a Wyvern

Status: Off of hiatus!

  • It’s been a while since the last flowers post! This post covers flowers from the beginning of summer all the way into fall, so there are quite a lot of plants to cover! I hope you enjoy the variety of flowers! This time, the amount of native flowers is a bit less. I apologize for… Read More


  • I visited Minamiboso and Tateyama on July 15-16. This southern part of the Chiba prefecture is a quaint beach getaway near Tokyo. Minamiboso, in particular, is known for its loquats (called biwa in Japanese), which are fruits that taste like a combination of mango and orange. This area is also known as the birthplace of… Read More


  • Welcome back to my travel blog! I am glad to end the hiatus that’s stretched for about two months. I had a veeeeery rough stretch of time starting from the end of July, and I am slowly getting back on my feet and picking things back up. Without further ado, let’s get started! This post… Read More


About Me

My name is Melissa, and I am an ALT working in the Chiba Prefecture. My travel buddy is Gareth, who loves to ride on my shoulder.

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