I went to Mister Donut (Japan’s chain donut store), and they had Pikachu and Pokéball donuts to celebrate the new […]
御朱印第38号 — 小菅神社
Is it possible to get tired of fall colors? I think not! Goshuin number 38 is from 小菅神社 (Kosuge Shrine), […]
A Hint of Winter
Lots of funny and interesting things have been happening recently, so let’s start with the highlights! I went to Mister […]
焼き鳥 — Yakitori
Found in konbini (convenience stores), restaurants, grocery stores, and at festivals, these skewers of chicken are a classic Japanese food. […]
チキンカツ — Chicken Katsu
Simply put, chicken katsu is a flattened piece of chicken that’s been fried, kind of like chicken tenders. This is […]
御朱印第37号ー浅間山観音堂
Goshuin number 37 is from 浅間山観音堂 (Mt. Asama Kannon Temple). It is built in the middle of the Onioshidashi Park […]
清津渓谷 — Kiyotsu Gorge
I stumbled across this gorge while looking for places to go in Niigata. Apparently it’s one of the top three […]
春日山城跡 — Kasugayama Castle Ruins
Have you ever gone somewhere, super excited for another day of taking pictures, only to pull your camera out and […]
御朱印第36号ー林泉寺
Goshuin number 36 is from 林泉寺 (Rinsen Temple), a quiet and beautiful temple very close to the Kasugayama Shrine and […]
御朱印第35号ー春日山神社
Goshuin number 35 is from 春日山神社 (Kasugayama Shrine). This shrine can be found at the bottom of the Kasugayama Castle […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 