Japan: Backstory
This post is about a bag for travel. But the backstory is this – while we work and live in Singapore, my husband’s hometown is in Osaka. Generally, we make it a point to return back to Japan at least once a year.
In Winter 2009, at our last trip, after dumping our kid with grandma, we took a short trip to Lake Biwa and stayed in the lovely Marriott Hotel by the lake.
I do recommend that place if you’re looking for a quiet getaway away from the crowds in Osaka City.
A Bag for Travel
In a previous bag post, I talked about the Mulberry Lily and how it’s simple yet versatle. A bag that’s idiot-proof, carries the daily essentials, and transitions easily from day to night.
In that post, I also mentioned that the Mulberry Lily is also awesome as a bag for traveling.
Not just because it carries the basic travel needs. (Although that’s a plus point, too)
Firstly, it sits easily by the train’s windows.
Mulberry Lily in Hibiscus, enjoying the view from the Shinkansen (Bullet train in Japan)
Secondly, as this is a small bag, it’s easy to dine out with. When there are no extra seats for your beloved bag and you don’t want to put it on the floor – it sits easily behind you on the chair, or – just place it on the table.
Safety Note: This is OK in Japan only because it’s relatively safe here (and the place was almost empty when we went for dinner near closing time. Please judge for yourselves folks, in your own countries/places of travels – whether it’s alright to leave your bags on the tables)
But seriously, the Mulberry Lily is as wide as a bowl of Ramen. Lol.
Thirdly on why it’s a recommended as a bag for travel. it can be carried in a variety of ways, and even doubles up as a place to hang your coat, if you really are getting warm in the winter and want to be hands-free. Check out the mod shots.
Mod Shots
I love the red Hibiscus colour here. Chose this colour partly because it’s so bright and happy. But – bag photo tip here – it’s also partly because a single red colour stands out in pictures and is a wonderful contrast to everything else.Â
Worn Crossbody
Hangs Nicely Crossbodied at the Back, too
Works well Under the Arm
Doesn’t slip off at all
Was warm inside the building. Hung my light sleeveless down coat on the bag and walked about comfortably, haha!
More frontal view. I am seriously not kidding. The chain can literally double up as a coat hanger (for a light coat).
Final Thoughts
At the time of writing this – COVID19 has kind of ravaged many places in the world, and both Singapore and Japan have huge travel restrictions (and if you ARE allowed to travel, there are quarantine requirements), so travelling is not possible for the near future. But we choose be thankful in the midst of this, and we are so grateful for the good times that we’ve had in the past. This post is a reminder of what a wonderful life I’ve got, and there is much to be happy about 🙂
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