LeSweetpea

21/10/2024

The ocean is a friend of mine 🥰🌊

21/07/2024

NEW VIDEO! 🎥 Ever wondered what it's like to stay in a traditional Japanese house? I did! Check out my latest video and find out how much fun you can have at this luxurious Japanese hotel! 🥰

https://youtu.be/BMPOzLt1UY8?

21/07/2024

NEW VIDEO! 🎥 I stayed in a Luxury Traditional Japanese House in Japan that is actually a hotel that you can stay in! I had SO much fun staying here with my friends and I'm so excited to be getting into YouTube again. Check it out below 🥰

https://youtu.be/BMPOzLt1UY8?si=UZ4hEwDVJopTfPbP

19/03/2024

I’m a year olderrrr 🍰 I never really know what to do for my birthday, but I’m so glad I had a chance to spend it with some of my closest friends in Japan this year.

I went to Sanrio Puroland for the first time (which is so adorable, it’s like a mini indoor Disneyland 🥹), my friend had a Temaki-sushi Sushi Party for me and it was SO fun (I’m still thinking about the Philadelphia-salmon sushi, it was soooo good 🤤), and had a birthday dinner with my friend at sunshine city in Ikebukuro. 🥳

This year has had highs and low-lows, but I’ve learned a lot and I think I’ve grown a lot during this year too. I finally made back to Japan 2x after four years, moved out, left a job and started a job that feels so much better, and started making changes in general that make me a lot happier.

Thankful to be a year wiser 🥰 And thank you so much to my friends for celebrating my birthday with me. 🤍

13/03/2024

I’m LOVING traveling in Tokyo! 🌸 Did you know while you’re visiting Tokyo, there are a TON a Free Wifi Spots that you can connect to?

I came to Japan for the first time in 2017, and one of the first things I was curious about was, “Is my phone going to work in Japan?!”. TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi has over 7,400 wifi spots that you can connect to for free by signing up with your email or with your favorite social media channel.

Whether you’re in Japan for a few days, or two weeks, you can enjoy automatically connecting to TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi Spots anytime you are near one, after signing up for the first time. You can connect near Tourism Boards, Phone Booths, and even when you’re at a Train Station. Visit https://wifi-tokyo.jp to locate the nearest wifi spots for your Tokyo destinations. 🌸

12/03/2024

Huge announcement! 🎉 I'm back on YouTube! 🎊
Here's the first new video about spending a day in Shibuya, now that I'm back in Tokyo! Can't wait to share more with you guys soon 🫶 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgA46f245PE

12/03/2024

Explore Shibuya with me! 📸 I just posted a brand NEW vlog on YouTube where I spend the day in one of my favorite cities in Tokyo, while staying connected with TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi! When you see a tourist information board, if you see a light blue ‘TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi’ sign, that lets you know you’re in the right spot. (Swipe to the next slide)

While connecting to Free Wifi Spots, I visited Shibuya’s brand new observation deck, and the updated Miyash*ta Park! After connecting the initial time, your phone will automatically connect to one of 7,400 wifi spots while you’re traveling in Tokyo.

I had a great time visiting new sights and visiting some of my favorite local areas as well! Stay connected during your next trip to Tokyo by going to wifi-tokyo.jp to find your nearest connection spots for your destinations!

02/03/2024

I AM BACK IN JAPAN! (Again) ⛩️ and I got lucky enough to see some Cherry Blossoms, even though it’s SO early! I didn’t think I would see Sakura at all on this trip. 🌸

This time, I’m here for a business trip, so I haven’t had much time to explore, but I stumbled upon a few Cherry Blossoms on the way to the bus stop and some kind strangers took photos for me.

Who would’ve thought that when I started learning Japanese about 10 years ago, that it would help lead to gaining over 100K subscribers on YouTube, working at and with various Japanese companies, making a ton of Japanese and non-Japanese friends that speak Japanese, and learning more about myself.

Life isn’t perfect, and there’s even been some hiccups during this trip. I forgot to get the right ticket when I got on a high-speed train and the doors had already closed, my luggage wheel broke, I got on the wrong bus at one point, and showed up at the wrong location for one the hotels I stayed at. Looking back it’s kind of funny, but at the of the day, the food here is amazing, I love how sweet employees can be, and how people hold elevators for you and bow to you as they step out of your way or say goodbye. (And more)

On top of that, living in Japan has helped me to realize how much I love nature, and how much I’m more of a countryside girl, who loves spending a few hours in the city, and then can’t wait to take off my makeup and enjoy getting to an onsen (hot spring).

So I guess what I’m trying to say is, no matter where you are, try to find the bright side of things, and learn more about yourself. Even though I have a hard time doing that sometimes too. (I was definitely frustrated when I found out I showed up at the wrong hotel 30 minutes away 😆)

I didn’t expect this caption to be so long, but I wanted to share a little bit of my journey and my appreciation for Japan as well. If you can relate or read this far, OR have any travel hiccups & bright moments to share, leave a 🌸 below.

Love,
Paris aka lesweetpea 🩷

P.S. Are you visiting Japan this year for Cherry Blossom season?

03/07/2023

Japan Trip 2024 anyone? ☺️🥰🇯🇵

Interested in coming on a Japan trip with me? I’m planning a full itinerary coming up in the next 6-8 months (thinking February or March 2024) where you can book a Japan trip with me with ME as your guide! 🇯🇵

https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/lesweetpea

Fill out this informational form to stay in the loop about the trip updates and planning! It will only be a limited amount of people that can join me on this trip, so make sure you fill out your info 🫶🏽 I’M SO EXCITED! I can't wait to meet some of you all & travel to Japan again!

06/04/2023

Hi everyone! I’m currently in 6th place! In order to move forward, I would need to make the top 5 by tonight. Please vote for me! 😊

06/04/2023

Only 6 hours left to vote to help me get into the top 5! I’m currently in 6th place! After 7pm tonight, anyone not in the top 5 won’t be moving forward to the next round. Please vote for me! 🥰❤️

https://cosplaystar.org/2023/paris

03/04/2023

Just one hour outside of Tokyo lies the beautiful coastal town of Kamakura. Famous for Kotoku-in temple's 42-foot "Great Buddha", the area is filled with dozens of Zen Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines making it the perfect traditional Japanese getaway outside of Tokyo. My friends and I decided to take a day trip to Kamakura and had the chance to ride the private railway near Enoshima....

Just one hour outside of Tokyo lies the beautiful coastal town of Kamakura. Famous for Kotoku-in temple’s 42-foot “Great Buddha”, the area is filled with dozens of Zen Buddhist te…

21/03/2023

Hi guys! 🌸 I've entered a cosplay competition called Cosplay Star! I'm currently 11th!
The Winner will have the chance to be be featured in Star Magazine, and win $10,000! Crazy, right?

If you want to support me and my cosplay, please cast your free daily vote here:
https://cosplaystar.org/2023/paris

They also have paid votes (which you totally don't have to do) but are an option as well. If you decide to vote, thank you SO much!! ❤️

08/03/2023

Super Nintendo World is now open at Universal Studios! 🥰💖🌈

14 Likes, 4 Comments - LeSweetpea • Lifestyle & Japanese Culture () on Instagram: "SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is NOW OPEN at Universal Studios in Hollywood! 🥰🌈 Save this post for f..."

06/02/2023

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO IS LIVE! 🥳✨🍡 It's my first one in a while, so I'm SO excited!!!!!

5 of my Non-Traditional Ways to Learn Japanese and become FLUENT ♡
日本語を学ぶため5つの非伝統的な勉強し方法

Link: https://youtu.be/GyjMKJ3x3Fk

08/10/2022

NEW VIDEO for the first time in a WHILE! Ahh! ✨
久しぶりな動画をアップロードしました！

What It's Like Working at a Japanese Company in the U.S. from HOME 🇺🇸🇯🇵
アメリカの家で日本の会社で働いている1日 ♡

Check it out and leave a comment ❤️

https://youtu.be/B9xPWei2O_U

02/07/2022

I had the opportunity to wear a traditional Japanese Yukata this week at the event & it was magical 🌸🥰🫶🏽💕 They brought this beautiful Yukata all the way from Japan! I’m so excited to show you guys how the rest of the event went later this week. 🇯🇵
Yukata: .yukata.kinosaki on Instagram
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Japan House Los Angeles

17/12/2021

Bringing a little bit of Japan to LA! 🇯🇵 I got invited to visit JAPAN HOUSE LOS ANGELES this week, and got to check out some amazing pieces by Japanese artists! I’m partnering with Japan House Los Angeles for a chance to win original pieces by two Japanese artists featured in the exhibition!

“Resolution Matryoshka No.006” 2021 by Jenny Kaori
“Tangle” 2016 by Hiro Sugiyama

Here’s how to enter to win:

Like & Follow the Japan House Los Angeles page on Facebook (will be tagged on Facebook)
Like the giveaway announcement post on their Facebook (posted 12/13)
Tag two friends in the comments of that post!
The giveaway will be open until Wednesday 12/22 at 11:59pm PST. Max entry is 1 per day, no limits to entry.

If you’re a fan of Japanese culture and art, make sure to come visit JAPAN HOUSE LA. I had the chance to experience the Wave exhibition, and I can’t wait to come back to see their brand new exhibition called KUMIHIMO. Thank you again for inviting me Japan House Los Angeles ✨

6801 Hollywood Blvd 2F
Los Angeles, CA 90028