OkonomiGal
@okonomigal.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Holly! TN 🇺🇸 gal living in Kanazawa 🇯🇵 since 2019. Married to 🇬🇧 fella. Japan life YouTube/TikTok/Insta. 90s anime kid. Cozy gamer. 日本語もok！
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‘Tis the season. 💖🎄
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
‘Tis the season. 💖🎄
Trying to convince myself to forget how stupid they look and buy a helmet, but do they really all have to look so weird on my big, fat head? 😂🤣
August 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Trying to convince myself to forget how stupid they look and buy a helmet, but do they really all have to look so weird on my big, fat head? 😂🤣
Beautiful summer day at Kanazawa Station. ☀️💖
August 16, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Beautiful summer day at Kanazawa Station. ☀️💖
I had to text my bestie (she’s a plant person fr) and ask her wth is this?! 🤣 her reply: INEDIBLE BERRY. DO NOT EAT. Girl, calm down. I’m not just gonna pick something off a random tree in the middle of town and eat it. I’m civilized. 🤣🤣🤣
June 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I had to text my bestie (she’s a plant person fr) and ask her wth is this?! 🤣 her reply: INEDIBLE BERRY. DO NOT EAT. Girl, calm down. I’m not just gonna pick something off a random tree in the middle of town and eat it. I’m civilized. 🤣🤣🤣
Kanji of the Day: 小 (しょう / ちいさい) ✨ Meaning: Small, little 📝 Common words: 🔹 小学校 (しょうがっこう) – Elementary school 🔹 小説 (しょうせつ) – Novel 🔹 小さい (ちいさい) – Small
A simple yet powerful kanji! Where have you seen 小 used before? 👀 #KanjiOfTheDay #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese
A simple yet powerful kanji! Where have you seen 小 used before? 👀 #KanjiOfTheDay #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese
June 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Kanji of the Day: 小 (しょう / ちいさい) ✨ Meaning: Small, little 📝 Common words: 🔹 小学校 (しょうがっこう) – Elementary school 🔹 小説 (しょうせつ) – Novel 🔹 小さい (ちいさい) – Small
A simple yet powerful kanji! Where have you seen 小 used before? 👀 #KanjiOfTheDay #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese
A simple yet powerful kanji! Where have you seen 小 used before? 👀 #KanjiOfTheDay #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese
Weird Gachapon Wednesday! Sometimes I really just have to wonder “why”… 😅
#weirdjapan #weirdgachapon #capsuletoy #japanlife #ガチャポン #japan #japantravel
#weirdjapan #weirdgachapon #capsuletoy #japanlife #ガチャポン #japan #japantravel
June 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Weird Gachapon Wednesday! Sometimes I really just have to wonder “why”… 😅
#weirdjapan #weirdgachapon #capsuletoy #japanlife #ガチャポン #japan #japantravel
#weirdjapan #weirdgachapon #capsuletoy #japanlife #ガチャポン #japan #japantravel
Did you know that Japanese curry (カレー) isn’t originally Japanese? 🤯
Brought to Japan in the Meiji era (1868–1912) via British naval officers, curry was introduced as a Western-style dish—but over time, it evolved into the rich, comforting meal we know today!
💡 How did it change?
Brought to Japan in the Meiji era (1868–1912) via British naval officers, curry was introduced as a Western-style dish—but over time, it evolved into the rich, comforting meal we know today!
💡 How did it change?
June 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Did you know that Japanese curry (カレー) isn’t originally Japanese? 🤯
Brought to Japan in the Meiji era (1868–1912) via British naval officers, curry was introduced as a Western-style dish—but over time, it evolved into the rich, comforting meal we know today!
💡 How did it change?
Brought to Japan in the Meiji era (1868–1912) via British naval officers, curry was introduced as a Western-style dish—but over time, it evolved into the rich, comforting meal we know today!
💡 How did it change?
Happy Hyakumangoku festival day! 💖
June 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Happy Hyakumangoku festival day! 💖
Did you know?! I didn’t! Learn something new every day, I guess! 😂 Do you like wasabi? Let me know in the replies!
#japan #funfact #okonomigal
#japan #funfact #okonomigal
June 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Did you know?! I didn’t! Learn something new every day, I guess! 😂 Do you like wasabi? Let me know in the replies!
#japan #funfact #okonomigal
#japan #funfact #okonomigal
June 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I found my favorite melon Soda at Lawson tonight! It was the first time I’d seen it all year, and of course it was the last one!
June 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I found my favorite melon Soda at Lawson tonight! It was the first time I’d seen it all year, and of course it was the last one!
Kanji of the Day: 🌙 Moon
June 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Kanji of the Day: 🌙 Moon
I hit 500 subscribers today! It’s not much, but it’s a big milestone to me! 💖 YouTube.com/okonomigal
June 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I hit 500 subscribers today! It’s not much, but it’s a big milestone to me! 💖 YouTube.com/okonomigal
Starting several new series for language learners and people interested in Japan. I’m hoping to transition into teaching online for myself over the next six months, so I’m really hoping to reach more of my target audience! 💖 #learnjapanese #Languages #Japan #LearnEnglish
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Starting several new series for language learners and people interested in Japan. I’m hoping to transition into teaching online for myself over the next six months, so I’m really hoping to reach more of my target audience! 💖 #learnjapanese #Languages #Japan #LearnEnglish
Hyakumangoku festival is this weekend! I’m looking forward to seeing the HUGE Taiko performance and the street dancing in Katamachi this year. 💖 (and of course, food stalls!)
June 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hyakumangoku festival is this weekend! I’m looking forward to seeing the HUGE Taiko performance and the street dancing in Katamachi this year. 💖 (and of course, food stalls!)
He’s almost got it in only two tries. 😍
June 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
He’s almost got it in only two tries. 😍
It’s a slow burn romance.. 😂😂😂
May 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
It’s a slow burn romance.. 😂😂😂
Loving the current Asadora on NHK. “Anpan” is a historical drama about the wife of Anpanman creator Yanase Takashi. I’ve been using it for listening practice while I have my morning coffee. ☕️
May 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Loving the current Asadora on NHK. “Anpan” is a historical drama about the wife of Anpanman creator Yanase Takashi. I’ve been using it for listening practice while I have my morning coffee. ☕️
Officially Mr. And Mrs. 💖
So excited to do life together with you! 🥰
So excited to do life together with you! 🥰
May 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Officially Mr. And Mrs. 💖
So excited to do life together with you! 🥰
So excited to do life together with you! 🥰
Still my favorite lunch in Kanazawa. Salmon and avocado ceviche from Hum&Go, Kanazawa Daiwa B1. 😍
May 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Still my favorite lunch in Kanazawa. Salmon and avocado ceviche from Hum&Go, Kanazawa Daiwa B1. 😍
Signups for JLPT N5 and N4 classes end tomorrow!!
May 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Signups for JLPT N5 and N4 classes end tomorrow!!
Went on a side quest while walking from the hospital to downtown on Friday. Kanazawa’s assigned Pokémon is Milotic. 💖 #Pokemon #kanazawa #japanlife
May 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Went on a side quest while walking from the hospital to downtown on Friday. Kanazawa’s assigned Pokémon is Milotic. 💖 #Pokemon #kanazawa #japanlife
Local Aeon was having a contest where people could vote on the kimono set they liked the most. I voted for the dark green, it was so beautiful! Which one would you vote for?
April 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Local Aeon was having a contest where people could vote on the kimono set they liked the most. I voted for the dark green, it was so beautiful! Which one would you vote for?
I normally never wear yellow, but this butter yellow trend is so pretty! #ootd #cottagecore
April 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I normally never wear yellow, but this butter yellow trend is so pretty! #ootd #cottagecore