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Around the World FoodMay 4, 2018May 5, 2018

One night in Kyoto

Looking back at an evening of hearty food and sake in izakayas in Kyoto.

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Around the WorldApril 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Looking for quiet in Arashiyama

Arashiyama 嵐山 is on the western outskirts of Kyoto. While it is famous for its bamboo grove, this picturesque area has much more to offer visitors. Here are some places where you can escape the crowds when in Arashiyama.

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Around the World FoodMarch 27, 2018

Traditional Japanese nuts from Kyoto

Opened in the 19th century, Mamemasa 豆政 in Kyoto specialises in tasty roasted nuts coated in sweet and savoury flavours.

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Around the WorldMarch 20, 2018March 20, 2018

In search of fallen chestnuts

Three elderly women in a tiny mountain village continue their tradition of collecting and transforming chestnuts into sweets with the help of volunteers.

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Around the WorldSeptember 1, 2017October 30, 2017

Vignettes of Japan #15: At one with nature

During our brief sojourn in Higashi-Yoshino, we took leisurely walks by the river, passed a waterfall and ancient shrines, climbed over many moss-covered stones, weaved amongst skinny tall trees, and listened to riotous symphonies by unknown insects. 

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Around the World Discussions + MusingsAugust 31, 2017November 9, 2017

Vignettes of Japan #14: Countryside living

Once in a blue moon, I would select my next travel destination because of an unusual or exceptional lodging in the area. This has brought me to places that I had not heard of before; the mountainous village of Higashi-Yoshino 東吉野村 in Japan’s Nara Prefecture is one example. I was looking for a place to stay…

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Around the World FoodApril 27, 2016October 1, 2016

Vignettes of Japan #13: “Hoto” oden on a rainy evening

Oden Miyuki Honten serves up delicious oden from large vats of simmering dashi stock. Perfect food for cold, wet days in Kanazawa, Japan.

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Around the WorldMarch 9, 2016October 1, 2016

Vignettes of Japan #12: If I were a Samurai

What I love about this historic samurai abode is its intimate Japanese garden in the heart of the house. The Nomura Samurai House, together with the Kenroku-en Garden, makes Kanazawa a must-visit for anyone who is interested in Japanese gardens.

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Around the WorldFebruary 18, 2016October 1, 2016

Vignettes of Japan #11: Six at Kenroku-en Garden, Kanazawa

Kenroku-en Garden alone is reason enough to go to the city of Kanazawa. With the shinkansen taking only 2.5 hours to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa, it is more convenient than ever to discover the city and its marvellous garden.

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I'm insatiably curious and seek to uncover everyday stories through pictures and words.

Here is where I share and exchange insights on lesser known travel experiences, review translated literature and discuss photography and societal observations.

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