Diego’s castle obsession draws him back to an old favourite, fresh out of wraps after a half-decade-long restoration programme.
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Field Report: From Manila, Philippines to Kyōto, Japan (27 June 2015)
If there’s one thing that’s certain about my relationship with Japan, it’s this: you can’t keep me away for very long. Thus begins the tale of my eighth journey to the Land Whence the Sun Rises, stretching from late June to mid-July 2015. (By the way, I hope you’ll pardon the slightly refashioned rendering ofContinue reading “Field Report: From Manila, Philippines to Kyōto, Japan (27 June 2015)”
Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (23 November 2014)
Our itinerary for the 23rd of November was light, open, and relaxed – it was Sunday, after all. A hearty breakfast to start, followed by mid-morning Mass at a Catholic church in downtown Ōsaka, and then a quick day trip to see the gilded precincts of what may well be the grandest house in allContinue reading “Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (23 November 2014)”
Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (22 November 2014) – Part 3/3
After our daytime walk across Arashiyama, we headed back to Kyōto Station for some food, a bit of rest, and an opportunity to plan our next move.
Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (22 November 2014) – Part 2/3
As beautiful as the autumn leaves in Tenryū-ji’s garden might have been, they were but a taste of the seasonal splendour that had spread all across the hills of Kyōto’s Arashiyama district.
Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (22 November 2014) – Part 1/3
Let’s skip ahead a day and recount my family’s trip to Japan’s ancient capital on a glorious Saturday morning, with the sun high in the sky and the hills ablaze with the fiery colours of autumn.
Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (20 November 2014)
After our relaxing daytime visit to the historic city of Uji, my parents were happy to retreat into the comfort of our Ōsaka hotel and prepare to turn in for the night. As far as I was concerned, however, the day was far from spent … so I dashed off on my own to KyōtoContinue reading “Field Report: Kyōto, Japan (20 November 2014)”
Field Report: Uji, Japan (20 November 2014)
Fresh from my Taiwan trip last November, I barely had time to empty out my bags before I needed to pack them again – this time for a relaxing autumn family trip to Japan’s Kansai region.
Field Report: Kyōto (12 April 2013) – Part 4/4
Where Diego stretches his legs, visits three very different parts of Kyōto, and samples three very different kinds of tea. Fourth and final part of four.
Field Report: Kyōto (12 April 2013) – Part 3/4
Where Diego stretches his legs, visits three very different parts of Kyōto, and samples three very different kinds of tea. Third part of four.
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