Is it possible to get tired of fall colors? I think not! Goshuin number 38 is from 小菅神社 (Kosuge Shrine), […]
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焼き鳥 — Yakitori
Found in konbini (convenience stores), restaurants, grocery stores, and at festivals, these skewers of chicken are a classic Japanese food. […]
The Wonders of Fall
I am simultaneously overjoyed and horrified by the thought of the approaching winter, but I’ve got about 5-6 weeks before […]
The Crow Castle
“The night gathers, and now my watch begins…” — From the oath of the Night’s Watch Sorry to disappoint, but this castle has nothing to do with Game of Thrones. “Crow Castle” is actually a nickname for Matsumoto Castle, a castle that differentiates itself from others in Japan by having a black exterior. It is […]
Matsumoto Samurai Experience
One day, I was browsing Facebook when an event popped up that a couple of my friends were interested in: […]
御朱印第29-30号ー諏訪大社の春宮と秋宮
Goshuin numbers 29 and 30 are from two shrines in the Suwa Taisha complex, a very old group that is […]
The Joys of Summer
Summer. The time of fireworks, shaved ice, corn, festivals, and traveling. Oh, and heat waves… Can’t forget those! Here are […]
御朱印第24-28ー戸隠
Goshuin numbers 24-28 are all from Togakushi! I’ve already been here multiple times, but this is the first time I’ve […]
What is a ryokan?
If you get a chance, spending a night at a Japanese ryokan (traditional inn) can be a great addition to […]
Strawberries and Sakura
This weekend, I went to southern Nagano for the first time since moving here in August. Why did it take […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 