On the last day of our autumn holiday in the Kansai region, we headed west to visit one of the… READ MORE
After our morning visit to Hōryū-ji, we set off on a short train ride to the nearby city of Nara… READ MORE
Our family holiday in Japan continues with a trip to an ancient temple compound, featuring the oldest intact wooden buildings… READ MORE
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I enjoy trying new restaurants and tasting new dishes as much as the next unadventurous chap, but there are times… READ MORE
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Every visit to Japan is full of surprises, but who could have imagined that a hankering for ramen would land… READ MORE
Our itinerary for the 23rd of November was light, open, and relaxed – it was Sunday, after all. A hearty… READ MORE
After our daytime walk across Arashiyama, we headed back to Kyōto Station for some food, a bit of rest, and… READ MORE
As beautiful as the autumn leaves in Tenryū-ji’s garden might have been, they were but a taste of the seasonal… READ MORE
Let’s skip ahead a day and recount my family’s trip to Japan’s ancient capital on a glorious Saturday morning, with… READ MORE
After our relaxing daytime visit to the historic city of Uji, my parents were happy to retreat into the comfort… READ MORE
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby