In late January 2026, I had the opportunity to visIt the one of the most beautiful landmarks in Jember, East Java. A beach on the southern coast of Java called Pasir Putih Malikan Beach, better known as Papuma Beach. It is located in Lojejer Village, Wuluhan District, around 45 kilometers south of Jember City.

What Makes Papuma Beach Interesting

Papuma Beach has clear greenish seawater and many coral reefs scattered along the coastline, making the scenery even more beautiful. Each reef has its own unique shape, creating a variety of stunning views across the beach. However, visitors should be careful when swimming because of the rocky areas and strong waves.

We had dinner at a local seafood restaurant near where our car was parked (unfortunately, I forgot the restaurant’s name). The restaurant served fresh seafood with various seasoning options. We chose the fresh seafood ourselves, including fish, shrimp and squid, which could be either grilled with spices or deep-fried in flour.

After finishing dinner, we went back to our hotel because the night was falling, and the road did not have much lighting. Honestly, I felt a little bit scared while passing through the exit route, which was different from the entrance road. The road was narrow and poorly lit, while the sea was directly beside the road on the left side.

Fox Cafe BSD

All this time, I’ve been wondering what a fox really looks like. I had only seen them in traditional Asian movies/ or books like the Gumiho from Korea or Kitsune from Japan. Surprisingly, there’s a fox cafe near my home, Fox Cafe BSD (@foxcafebsd).

The cafe is located in the Ruko Tabespot Blog G2 No 19, BSD. Before visiting, we have to make a reservation, choose a schedule, and select which animal we want to interact with. This cafe offers several animals besides foxes such as capybaras, fennec foxes, skunks and prairie dogs. However, the most popular sessions are the fox and capybara oness. The entrance fee is Rp115.000 per person on weekdays and Rp135.000 per person on weekend and public holidays, with down payment of Rp75.000 per person. The fee includes one set meal and a drink for a duration of one hour, but excludes animal snack which cost Rp20.000 per cup. I think, one hour wasn’t too short for playing with foxes. In fact, one session was enough to spend time with them.

There were three foxes. The first one was Hanna, a red fox. Red foxes have a reddish-orange coat and are the most well-known type of fox in the world, often appearing in Japanese or Korean Mythology. Hanna was very active and a little bit aggressive, but, she was also the friendliest fox there. She liked to play with visitors. However, you need to be careful, she doesn’t like being touched on her back, and she might give a small bite as a warning if someone touches her unexpectedly. My son, had a lot of fun playing with Hanna.

Hanna and Majesty

The second fox was named Phoenix, a marble fox. It has a white coat with grey and black markings. In contrast to Hanna, Phoenix was shy and calm. The last one was an Arctic fox with a pure white coat named Majesty. Similar to Phoenix, Majesty also had a calm temprament. They usually approached visitors only when food was offered.

Phoenix

This book captures Amaia’s experiences during her month-long journey in Tokyo. She recounts each moment of her stay through engaging short stories accompanied by captivating illustrations.

This book not only intended for those planning to visit Tokyo, but also for anyone seeking deeper insights into the city - knowledge that short-term travelers may not easily experience. The skeches are charming and engaging, making me want to read the book again and again. 

Due to its day-by-day, diary-like format, the book feels somewhat unstructured and does not provide a clear thematic focus or an index for easy reference.

The book is recommended for adult readers (18+) due to inclusion of mature-themed sketches. While it does not function as a conventional travel guide - offering neither culinary nor destination recommendations- it remains valuable for prospective visitors to Japan by helping them better understand cultural nuances and minimize potential culture shock.