As of today, I think it's safe to say that we're wrapping up sakura season 2016. Whew! I have to say I'm a bit relieved. I've been running around like a madwoman this past week (hence the lack of blogging!), attempting to capture the fleeting beauty both for my own personal collection and for one... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Museum of the Meiji Restoration (Kagoshima)
Well, January hasn't even ended yet and I was already fortunate enough to check off one of my travel goals for 2014 the other weekend. My family and I made the rather reasonable drive to Kagoshima for a few days of exploration. We took the ferry over to Sakurajima to see the smoking volcano, hiked... Continue Reading →