I found this little hidden gem on one of my recent trips to Nara. By now you’ve probably guessed that it’s one of my favorite places to visit. It’s only a train ride from my place and every time I go I find something new. Since there are many more little side streets, I’m sure […]
Hase Dera by Kintetsu Rail
I took another trip to Nara’s Hase Dera by Kintetsu rail over the recent holiday. Although I’ve been there several times I never get tired of going. One of the reasons I think is because it’s usually not very busy. On the other hand, one of the possibly not so good things about it is […]
HOBBIES
My students and I at Smith’s Kyobashi talk about many things during our lessons, like travel, movies, hobbies, etc. One of my long-term students really enjoys—among other things—scuba diving and underwater photography. Thanks to him, I’ve actually learned some things about it, in particular, the equipment. When it comes to being a photographer, he does […]