Welcome to

Minto 　

Hej! こんにちは!

We are Minto, an international couple living in Tokyo, Japan.
As a Japanese husband and a Swedish wife, we embrace our different cultures and values while enjoying each day.

In this blog, we share our perspective on life in Japan, seen through the eyes of both a Japanese person and a foreigner.
Through exploring the differences in our cultures and ways of thinking,
we’re documenting the journey of discovering our unique, shared values.

We hope this blog can offer insights into how to build positive relationships with people from different cultures,
whether you live abroad, have foreign friends, a partner, or colleagues.
We’d also love to hear about your experiences and values!
Let’s explore our one-of-a-kind life together!

The Story Behind the Name ‘Minto’　

‘Min’ means ‘my’ in Swedish, and ‘To’ is one of the readings of the kanji for ‘way’ in Japanese.
This kanji not only means ‘way’ but also represents the pursuit of self-discipline and personal development
in traditional arts such as calligraphy and judo, where improving technique is just as important as cultivating character.
We named our blog ‘Minto’ because we want to continue searching for our unique path to happiness,
and we hope you’ll join us in finding your own unique, wonderful life.

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