Kyoto, the city of 1000 temples. Posted on 03/01/202219/01/2022 Posted inFEATURED , TRAVEL JOURNAL The scent of Kyoto is the same as my Soul. Kyoto symbolizes my sky and the place where my Heart rests. It is…
Ise, Nihon no Kokoro: Ise Jingu shrine & the Heart of Japan. Posted on 03/01/202219/01/2022 Posted inTRAVEL JOURNAL “I have no pictures of Ise” is an unusual statement in this era of visual communication. I made this choice…
Himeji, the White Crane & the Engyo-Ji temple. Posted on 02/01/202222/01/2022 Posted inTRAVEL JOURNAL Best memories are often linked to unexpected experiences. And so it was for Himeji: not planned in my first (2018) or…
Kamakura, zen, tengu: a feeting meeting. Posted on 02/01/202219/01/2022 Posted inTRAVEL JOURNAL Morning. Ueno Station, Tokyo. It’s the end of May and I’m patiently waiting for the train that will carry me…
Japan, a love story. Posted on 01/01/202219/01/2022 Posted inTRAVEL JOURNAL “[the average Westerner] was wont to regard Japan as barbarous while she [Japan] indulged in the gentle arts of peace:…
Does traveling support our personal improvement? Posted on 01/01/202219/01/2022 Posted inTRAVEL JOURNAL I wisely chose the opening topic for this space. It’s something important to me and useful to others; something I…