About Us

This page is for people who love Japan, Japanese culture, and Japanese things, and who would like to feel more connected to Japan.

We are a Japanese–Australian couple.
I, Ayaka, moved to Australia with my husband in 2016 and realised how difficult it is to access Japanese items or feel connected to Japan here.

I have some health conditions (such as fibromyalgia) and two little kids, so I cannot work outside the home. However, I still wanted to support people in the community, even with these challenges. That’s why we started this community to help people enjoy Japanese things and share happy feelings.

I share Japan through language, culture, cooking, personal shopping, event coordination (such as Japanese festivals), volunteering at schools, markets, and more!

I hope I can continue bringing more “Small Japan” to the Blue Mountains!

Jiji and Lilly
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