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 […]
The Changing Seasons of Japan
Every season here in Japan brings on refreshment, renewal, and a stark reminder of the preciousness of life. It is also amazing how nature itself copes with and adapts to the harsh changes. The people of Japan are so well aware of it. In fact, it is a culture of national holidays with names that […]
