Where can I find a loctitian who maintains sisterlocks in Tokyo? I noticed Linda says she gets it retightened every 8 weeks.

Wow you spread the joy of SheaMositure! Are you still in contact with everyone you met?

That tongue, tho. I'd be afraid to eat it. haha. From your face in the sushi pic, I would have thought that you didn't like it, but glad it was more than awesome!

9am shots?! I just can't. Nikki, you were getting it for real!

Nikki, how I wish I could have been with you in Japan. I am a military wife and I love the traveling.

And I can't forget about the natural haired men. It's really great to see them embracing their natural hair as well. Locs, afros, and all!

Natural haired women are everywhere, even places I never expected like Japan! That is amazing.

It's beautiful to see brown sista's aboard and loving it. Would love to visit another country, but I will have my trusty phone on had with the Translate app.

There are also many countries where the people speak a lot of English.

OMG come to China next. Tons of natural fans here. :)

Really? I never would have thought.

Looking good overe there in Japan! You guys seem to be having a great time!

I've been toying with the JET idea as well, i know we have quite a few Jamaican's there. Sending some love (sunshine and warmth) to you guys.

I just learned about it, but it seems to be a great opp. I think you should def look into it.

I LOVE this post. I have been debating teaching abroad and to see people who look like me from different walks of life is inspiring. Most of the blogs I've seen about expats are negative, but the fact that many of them have been in Japan for years and enjoy it speaks volumes. Def def a great motivational piece right here! Thank you Nikki and to all of the wonderful naturals in Tokyo! Your presence alone is inspiring.

This sounds like an awesome experience for everyone involved!

beautiful naturalistas!!!

love the background info on everyone and how the ended up in Japan :)

I liked that, too. Makes for a better connection.

I wish I was still stationed in Japan. Looks like youre having a great time. Speaking of food, make sure you make it to a "Pepper Lunch" I loved that place. Oh and Coco's as well for Japanese curry.

What kind food do they have at Pepper Lunch? Sounds interesting.

will do! Thanks!!!

So funny you ran into a Nigerian! Were literally in every country in the world! I'm sure he was Igbo too.

Haha. That's so true, tho!

Yes!!!!! There's tons of Nigerians here, I've met even more since!

Awww, I LOVE ya'll!!

Love u too, boo!

Daisha, rep Templeeeeeeee! Class of 2016!

Nice! I love that your work takes you across the ocean and that you get to see one of the most dynamic cities in the world AND meet some naturals AND have some sushi! Looking forward to reading more about your trip. Have fun! :)

Thanks chica!

Yay!!! I was hoping u met Daisha! I connected with her online through a co-worker who thought it was cool that we had similar names. Can't wait to meet her irl.

She's bomb. Love her!

Im just trynna find out how I can be down with the crew? I love your stories!

Thanks Tasha!

Nik you always have the craziest adventures. All of those hair stories are beautiful. Have fun!

right?! Nuts. Thanks lady!

Ayyeeee Temple!!!!!

Yeah, idk about that tongue and rabbit. At least it didn't taste horrible.

8 am party

You guys represent well for us in japan. Keep it up ladies and gent :-)

Don't they?! xx

I love it there's naturals everywhere!! Have fun nikki:-)

email me at nikkI@curlynikki.com!!!!! you win!

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Yeah!!

we're EVERYWHERE! World wide!

It's great to see curlies all over the world! :-D I'm hoping to visit at least Korea and Japan to teach English for a while after I finish undergrad and grad school.

I'd love to go to Korea!

That was a whole lotta reading when i was trying to read a quick article and get off of the computer... but that was defiantly some hairspitation. Our hair is so beautiful ... but dont think ill ever for get the wool comment or the "perma" is still up in the air