Sakyo ward — In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks. 1 I find that a mountain top is perhaps the most suited location for meeting interesting people. Take today for example, arriving at...
Sakyo ward — As I was checking out of the inn, the okami-san (owner’s wife) came to my room and gave me her contact information. She said, if there is anything you need, do please contact me. Any time. There is a...
Sakyo ward — 「はい、カウンター2名。」 「お喜びで。」 Sushi chef: “Two, seated at the counter.” Hostess: “It’s absolutely my pleasure.” Japanese is particular. There are four types of speech — two, are honorifics: 敬語 keigo (extre...
Twilight at Kamogawa river
Notes on Living Outside Cultural Norms. A Chance Meeting.
In which I inadvertently made a new friend.
Beautiful breakfast for a beautiful Kyoto morning.
Enamored by Kyoto.
In Kyoto, there are cabs with heart shaped taxi signs. I heart Kyoto, too.
seishuku
siberia
gakko
gakko
日本語でも書ける。そして、寿司は美味しい。
Hot mochi
Shimenawa please, Say again the silent truth, Of seen and unseen