I’ve only been away from Japan for slightly over two years, and even since my last visit to Tokyo a year ago, a lot has changed in the city. Development has ramped up, perhaps in preparation for the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games, and large scale complexes are making appearances in areas of the city that … Continue reading
I came on the blog today with the intent of posting a list of my favorite places to go in Tokyo for foliage – at least those that aren’t usually mobbed by crowds. Then a quick search made me realize that I’d written that post three years ago … and I still stand by the … Continue reading
Iris gardens seem to be a dime a dozen in the Tokyo area but that doesn’t mean I love them any less. Purple being one of my favorite colors, I get a particular thrill to see these delicate-stalked blooms begin to appear in late May and throughout the month of June. Continue reading
October is here and the past weeks have flown – the start of school, a flurry of traveler itineraries, plans for the autumn pilgrimage “home” to Japan. (I can’t miss foliage season!) Meanwhile, the pile of books by my bedside table has continued to grow. This week, the stack finally reached a guilt-inducing height and … Continue reading
