Hello! We are the Harunas, an international family living in rural Japan.
This is our site where we share about home: living on a 2 acre homestead, our multicultural family, pregnancy and birth, what it’s like to be an immigrant, and much more.
My name is Hannah. I was born in the U.S., and visited Japan for the first time in 2012. At the time, I had no idea that I would end up living here as an immigrant!
After moving to Japan in early 2015, I met the man who would become my husband, Masashi. Although we met in Tokyo, Masashi grew up in rural Hyogo, Japan, and also spent a year abroad in Uganda.
You can read about our love story and marriage here.
While newlyweds, we lived in Yokohama. Later after much prayer, we decided to quit our jobs and exchanged the frantic city for the slow life by moving from the urban Kanto area to the Kansai countryside.
We have now been married for 6 years, and have 2 children, as well as 3 babies in heaven.
Recently, we purchased our own home (an “akiya”) on 2 acres, which we are in the process of renovating.
In addition to mothering and homemaking, the creative arts is one of my biggest passions.
My husband and I run a family business teaching voice, language, and creative expression, and perform as the duet, “Meoto”.
I am also a writer and former school teacher, and am in the process of designing something special for homeschooling families with young bilingual children (more info. to come soon!!).
In addition, my interests include interior design and decorating, gardening, slow food, sustainable clothing, and almost anything creative or old-fashioned!
We look forward to sharing about our family!
If you enjoy reading our blog, feel free to leave a comment on any of our blog posts to introduce yourself.
We would love to hear from you!
