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Category Archives: Travel in Japan
The Birth of Saké Is Now on Netflix
I’m glad to have enjoyed a both the Yoshida brand wines and a glimpse into the world of traditionally brewed saké. Continue reading
Unrelenting Beauty and Spectacle
On any given day when I think there can’t possibly be anything more fabulous to see, I turn a corner only to find another charming street of seemingly endless raptures. Continue reading
Happy Terrace, Kyoto Station
The grid of gray concrete slabs and squares of grass are wonderfully calming and restful. Shadows of clouds passing across the sun flit across the tableau. A dragonfly darts overhead and a little breeze ripples the single reflecting pool. Continue reading
Champagne Boutique YUHI, Kyoto
I’ve stumbled into Champagne Boutique YUJI. This is what would be called dai kichi luck—the pinnacle of good fortune. Continue reading
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Escalator Earworm
The chirpy voice in its sing-song style begins as the escalator starts up. Strangely enough, the one going down does the same. The result is a mad duet. JR’s Toccata and Fugue in Escarata Minor. Continue reading
International Ikebana Class: Tokyo Sogetsu Headquarters
After registration, along with the other students I am introduced to Master Instructor, Suikei Sakaguch. Then we are directed to the bank of flowers and branches from which we are to choose our materials. Continue reading
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A new answer for what do you do?
I don’t mind being a lighter. Stories are light. Continue reading
An Encounter with a Taxi Driver in Tokyo
Unfortunately, I had to work like stink to get him to figure out what should have been obvious. I could do that because I was familiar with the area, I knew where I wanted to go, and given provocation can be incredibly tenacious. Continue reading
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When the Usual ‘Normal’ Isn’t How It’s Done
In an environment where my normal way of doing things doesn’t work as I expect it to, I am surprised by how long it takes to adapt. Sometimes I don’t. Continue reading
Tedorigawa Yoshida: The Birth of Saké
I am content (and honoured) to have the good fortune to taste a small but rich sampling of a venerable, centuries-old tradition. Continue reading