This is the story of how Mt. Kurohime got its name. It’s a love story between a princess… […]
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Japan Stories: Mt. Izuna
If you’ve ever seen a film by Studio Ghibli or know anything about Shinto, you know that things in nature […]
Japan Stories: Mt. Togakushi
One thing that is a bit annoying about Japan is the lack of information about shrines, temples, and other places […]
The Blue Noodle
A combination of new food, new places, difficulty sleeping, and a deep-tissue massage lead to both me and my travel […]
焼肉 — Yakiniku
Yum, yum, YUM. Yakiniku is a dish that I had wanted to eat for a longgg time before I finally […]
Do you wanna build a snowman?
It was chilly and overcast on the day of the competition. My fellow builders and I assembled an hour beforehand, […]
The Fifth Station
Located on the north side of Mt. Fuji, the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station is the most popular of the […]
Crab Heaven
Once or twice a year, depending on the school, teachers plan and go on a… field trip of sorts. They […]
御朱印第41号 — 北口本宮富士浅間神社
Goshuin number 41 is from 北口本宮富士浅間神社 (Mt. Fuji Northern Entrance Sengen Shrine). Located a thirty minute walk from the Mt. […]
ほうとう — Houtou
I researched the Fuji Five Lakes area before I visited (of course), and one thing I kept seeing was something […]
A Passport and Chopsticks 