Uwajima castle Ehime prefecture is one of Japans 12 original castles

A Race Across Japan to See its Last Original Castles

Slices of Japanese Life That Keep Me Coming Back

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Glimpses of My Japan

Japanese sweets include this mochi filled with cream fresh strawberry and red bean paste

Mogu Mogu! Japanese Sweets by Sound

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Following Hayao Miyazaki’s Footsteps in Tomonoura, Japan

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Favorite Strange and Surprising Japanese Finds

Sharing curious finds from my Japan travels. I’ll stop going to Japan when it ceases to surprise and delight me. Estimated date: no time soon. Continue reading Favorite Strange and Surprising Japanese Finds

Bites of OishiiFebruary 28, 2020April 2, 20214 Comments

Oshogatsu new year decoration

The Past and Future Meet at Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year

Celebrate contemporary-style with the ancient gods at Japan`s biggest annual event Continue reading The Past and Future Meet at Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year

Bites of OishiiJanuary 3, 2020January 4, 20204 Comments