My passion for Japan started when I was a little girl, but I didn’t realize it was my passion until late. At the age of 7, I started drawing anime for fun. I was in love with all the Japanese anime I saw every day. This passion drove my parents crazy because I used to pause our old VHS recorder during anime to capture the image and make a drawing at the same time 🙂
I continued drawing for a decade or so, but the rush of my active life made me stop this hobby for a while.
Reading books about Japan, though, as always been a pleasure. I read everything I can about Japan, from books to specialized blogs, and I also watch every documentary I find about Japan. I follow dozens of YouTube channels about Japan and I spend my TV time watching NHK World.
Now, my passion as evolved and I also try to learn Japanese by myself. I’m using some mobile apps and some cool websites to make it easier, but it is still a huge challenge.
I started Japanhorizon.com in 2019 when a good friend told me to share my passion to help others. He was right. A passion deserves to be shared and if you can help others along the way, it is even better!
I was born in Portugal and spent all my youth there. In 2006, I decided to travel and see other countries and I ended up in France, where I’m living at the present moment.
I have my family with me: a loving husband and a wonderful 4-year-old boy, the best thing that ever happened to me. Our small family also counts 2 other members: Osiris and Baia, our hilarious cats.
I spend a lot of my time at work, but when I get home all I can think of is my family and Japan.
As you can see, I have a pretty normal life.
My next big project is to take my son on a trip to Japan to show him the wonders of this amazing country.
