Last November I took a trip that was off the beaten path. I went to one of my favorite places, Arashiyama. As always, there were crowds everywhere trying to get to the popular and famous sites. Instead of following as usual, I fought my way through them and found Seiryoji, a nice, quiet temple at […]
TRIP TO GIFU PREFECTURE
Recently I took a trip to Gifu prefecture. When I had lived in Toronto I had made a friend who was from the area and she had told me a lot about the region. Since it was one of the long weekends, I took the opportunity to see for myself what she had been talking […]
SUN SETTING OVER OSAKA
Have you ever seen the sun setting over Osaka? I really enjoy the many holidays we have here in Japan. They provide a good opportunity to rest, relax and explore what the country has to offer. This recent holiday season I took a trip to Ikoma Sanjo Amusement park to watch the closing of a […]