Field Report: Meoto Iwa and Hinjitsukan, Ise, Japan (26 November 2018)
During the second part of my visit to Ise, I ventured out of the city centre to see two local landmarks: one natural, one man-made, and each with its own […]
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Food Report: A Peanuts-themed Omurice Lunch at Snoopy Cha-ya (Ise, Japan)
Lunch? Good. Snoopy? Better. A Snoopy-themed café that offers a hearty lunch and official merchandise? Hmm, I think we’ll need to skip the superlative level and fish for another adjective […]
Field Report: Ise Jingū, Mie, Japan (26 November 2018)
Nagoya is one of my favourite places in Japan, with history and culture and delicious local cuisine in spades. That said, when I’m in the mood for something a little […]
Field Report: Azuchi Castle Ruins and Museums, Shiga, Japan – Part One (03 May 2017)
In a quiet corner of Shiga Prefecture, on the slopes of a thickly forested hill overlooking Lake Biwa, I came across the scattered remnants of what was, for a few […]
Field Report: Takeda Castle, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan (02 May 2017)
In this post, I’ll take you to the ruins of a hilltop castle in Hyōgo Prefecture: a place where stone walls, sheer drops, and fantastic views come together to create […]
Field Report: The Autumn Splendours of Arashiyama, Kyōto, Japan (26 November 2016)
The hills of the Arashiyama district are ablaze with colour every fall, transforming the northwestern reaches of Kyōto into a teeming hive of tourists. This particular season – out of […]
Field Snapshot: Kyōto National Museum, Japan (25 November 2016)
Another short and sweet snapshot post, just to tide us over until the next proper field report. Today, let’s have a look at one of my favourite hangouts in Kyōto […]
Field Snapshot: Kōdai-ji, Kyōto, Japan (25 November 2016)
Following my customary walking route through Kyōto’s Higashiyama district, I began with Kiyomizu-dera and gradually worked my way north, pausing for the usual refreshment break at my favourite tea house. […]
Food Report: Tea and Traditional Sweets at Kasagi-ya (Kyōto, Japan)
The winding, hilly lanes of Kyōto’s Higashiyama district require a fair bit of effort to navigate. Fortunately, a little tea shop tucked away next to one of the area’s scenic […]
Field Report: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyōto, Japan (25 November 2016)
Kyōto’s Higashiyama district is an area I’ve grown rather fond of, and quite familiar with, through my regular visits to Japan’s former capital. Since I first came here several years […]
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