Visited Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori,and it felt like stepping into another world This shrine is dedicated to the gods of good harvests, prosperous business, and safetey at sea. As…
The Famous Grilled Squid Street You Must Try During my trip to Aomori, I finally visited the famous grilled squid street I had been looking forward to.The squid was freshly…
If you ever attend a Japanese Funeral.. Last week, my aunt passed away, and through her funeral I was reminded of how uniquely Japanese these ceremonies are—quiet, structured, and filled…
📆March 1th📍Kiyosu Castle Visited KIYOSU CASTLE on March 1th, and I've noticed that more and more tourists have been coming lately.KIYOSU CASTLE is a historic castle located in Aichi Prefecture…
After giving a tour at Nagoya Castle, I stopped at Ninomaru Chatei for a short break.I enjoyed a matcha and a seasonal sweet called “Winter Flower” for 700 yen. The…
Traditional Japanese Paper Awaits at Kami no Ondo Just a few minutes’ walk from Atsuta Shrine, Kami no Ondo is a shop well known among Japanese people, yet still relatively…
Hidden behind the main hall of Atsuta Shrine lies Shimizu‑sha, a small shrine devoted to the water deity.A narrow staircase beside it leads down to a quiet spring where clear…
Just a short walk from Atsuta Shrine, in a small local shopping street near Jingū-mae Station, bermondsey cafe offers a charming British atmosphere. During the day, I enjoyed their seasonal…
I recently wandered through the serene paths of Tokugawa Garden, a hidden gem nestled beside the Tokugawa Art Museum. If the museum feels a bit too busy—or if you're simply…
National Treasures on Display in Nagoya The Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya recently held a special exhibition of The Tale of Genji picture scrolls -12th- century National Treasures that bring…