Monthly Archives: May 2012
The Lake of Five Colors…
If you’re planning to be in Yamagata for the Flower Hat Festival this summer, you must fit in a trip to the breath-taking Okama Crater Lake. Nestled in the Zaō mountain range, a cluster of stratovolcanoes bordering Yamagata and Miyagi
The Lake of Five Colors…
If you’re planning to be in Yamagata for the Flower Hat Festival this summer, you must fit in a trip to the breath-taking Okama Crater Lake. Nestled in the Zaō mountain range, a cluster of stratovolcanoes bordering Yamagata and Miyagi
Hanagasa Festival, Yamagata…
The next stop on our summer matsuri (festival) circuit is Yamagata’s Hanagasa Matsuri (Flower Hat Festival). The word hanagasa refers to the conical hats adorned with artificial safflowers, the unique prefectural flower, used in the festival’s dances. The festival is
Hanagasa Festival, Yamagata…
The next stop on our summer matsuri (festival) circuit is Yamagata’s Hanagasa Matsuri (Flower Hat Festival). The word hanagasa refers to the conical hats adorned with artificial safflowers, the unique prefectural flower, used in the festival’s dances. The festival is
Nebuta Festival, Aomori…
Almost every Japanese has heard of the Nebuta Matsuri (Nebuta Festival) for a reason. Held annually from August 2-7 in the northern city of Aomori, the Nebuta Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals you’ll ever see. Over the
Nebuta Festival, Aomori…
Almost every Japanese has heard of the Nebuta Matsuri (Nebuta Festival) for a reason. Held annually from August 2-7 in the northern city of Aomori, the Nebuta Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals you’ll ever see. Over the
Book Review: The Teas That Bind…
The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.
Book Review: The Teas That Bind…
The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.
Kanto Festival, Akita…
It’s heating up in Tokyo! With summer well and truly on its way, I thought it was time to introduce you to some of the great summer festivals of Japan’s Tohoku region. Two summer’s ago, we went on an 8-day
Kanto Festival, Akita…
It’s heating up in Tokyo! With summer well and truly on its way, I thought it was time to introduce you to some of the great summer festivals of Japan’s Tohoku region. Two summer’s ago, we went on an 8-day
Unassuming Shibamata…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only
Unassuming Shibamata…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only
Tokyo’s Natural Side…
Awoken suddenly to the earthquake alarm on our mobile phones yesterday morning, we decided to make the most out of the early start by heading out to one of our favorite places in Tokyo, Okutama. Okutama is a tranquil mountainous
Tokyo’s Natural Side…
Awoken suddenly to the earthquake alarm on our mobile phones yesterday morning, we decided to make the most out of the early start by heading out to one of our favorite places in Tokyo, Okutama. Okutama is a tranquil mountainous
Lazy Sunday…
Perfect way to start a Sunday in Marseille, France, May 2011. Only three sugars here.
The Eyes Have It…
Came across this heterochromia iridis kitty chan in a back street of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, September 2011. © H-Huynh Photography
The Eyes Have It…
Came across this heterochromia iridis kitty chan in a back street of Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, September 2011. © H-Huynh Photography
