During the autumn season I took a trip to Ryoanji temple in Kyoto. It was a beautiful fall day, warm; with the brightly colored leaves blossoming everywhere. The temple grounds were peaceful, surrounded by green and lots of nature. Even though there were many people, it was still possible to enjoy the quiet of the […]
Celebrating Halloween in Tsukaguchi, Japan
Halloween in Japan Recently I talked about Halloween with a Smith’s student at Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi. She said it had become more popular recently in Japan. I would say that I agree. You can now see Halloween decorations and goods at shops. There are also some festivals or activities held to celebrate it. […]
Autumn Day Trip
Now is a good time to take an autumn day trip. With the leaves changing colour you can really see the beauty of nature. Two weeks ago I went to Metaria Keikoku. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable drive into the mountains. The day was sunny and warm. The air was fresh and clean. […]
