Diego travels to a major transportation museum just north of Tōkyō, where the exhibits are bound to leave train enthusiasts… READ MORE
When I awoke one balmy July morning last year to find Tōkyō in the midst of a heavy shower, I… READ MORE
On a wet July day in Tōkyō (just a sliver over a year ago now), I decided to escape the… READ MORE
Walk into one of Kanazawa’s beautifully preserved Edo-period teahouses in the present day, and you’re likely to emerge gently invigorated… READ MORE
The last time I set my feet upon the winding paths of Kenrokuen, it was – if memory serves –… READ MORE
From the late 16th century up to the end of the Edo Period, the Lords of Kaga Domain presided over… READ MORE
The city of Kanazawa is richly endowed with historic sites that hearken back to its glory days as the capital… READ MORE
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After my recent weekend holiday in Nagoya, I’ve come away convinced that there are just two things needed to enjoy… READ MORE
Since last weekend’s brief visit to Nagoya won’t get blogged about for a good long while, I’d like to offer… READ MORE
Diego visits two castles in the space of a single afternoon: one whose main tower still stands high above the… 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