My family of three moved from Suzhou, China to Kyoto, Japan a little over a year ago.
At first everything felt unfamiliar — the language, daily routines, even grocery shopping somehow felt stressful.
But slowly, Kyoto started to feel like home.
These days I spend weekends selling handmade accessories at local flea markets, while my son has started adapting to school life here and often helps us at the booth.
Life became quieter compared to our old life in China, but in a strange way, it also feels more meaningful.
Sometimes I still miss Suzhou very much, especially the food and the energy of the city, but walking through Kyoto in the early morning makes me feel grateful that we made this move.
by jofaekyoto