No, it’s not a typo error. You’ve read it correctly, it’s really D-E-E-R. Can you guess which place in Japan I’m writing on today? It’s Nara! It’s famous for its Nara Park (aka deer park) and Todai-ji (东大寺). At Nara Park, you … Continue reading
After visiting the interesting ramen museum, we went shopping at the shopping streets, Nakasaki-cho in Umeda. This area is full of old town houses and row houses, giving you a sense of retro nostalgic feel in the modern Umeda area. This is … Continue reading
Have you ever rush for a project during overtime or study late into the night for exams and your stomach starts growling? These are times when you’ll love one of the greatest Japanese inventions, cup noodles. On the 5th day … Continue reading
Koyasan (高野山) attracts visitors, including believers and devotees, from around the world. It is an important destination for pilgrims returning from the “Pilgrimage to the 88 Temples of Shikoku.” Koyasan is a sacred place that always welcomes people with Buddha’s great … Continue reading
The first stop for our hanami trip is Wakayama. To be exact, we visited only Northern Wakayama. We do not have time to cover the southern part as we decided to visit Tama-chan, the cat stationmaster at Kishi Station. We began our … Continue reading
Cosy Homes in the Midst of the Bitter Cold
Gokayama, Chubu, Japan, 2010
