The Monkey Bridge 猿橋
The name Saruhashi literally translates as ‘Monkey Bridge’ from Japanese. However the reason why the structure was named after the primate is unclear.
Behind the Bandai Mountain 裏磐梯
Fukushima prefecture has been in the news recently, though not for the reasons. The prefecture was ground zero for one of the biggest
A sea of Spider Lilies 巾着田曼珠沙華公園
The Kinchakuda Manjushage Park 巾着田曼珠沙華公園 is named after its most famous occupants, around 5 million of them who come to life in early Autumn.
Before the Fall Autumn Colours in Nikko(日光紅葉）
The Japanese language has a word to describe the splendour of Autumn Colours, Koyo(紅葉). The difficulty in describing the word Koyo is as
Shining Bright
A rare in person meeting in Tokyo after an extended exile at home is a unique experience.
Hope
Reflections on a a lonely walk at dusk in winter.