Himeji Castle The Japanese concept of beauty is about the imperfect, subtle, transient, simple and understated. There was a little about...

I love it in a foreign country if someone asks me directions as if I’m a native and not the gauche tourist I am. It means I can melt into...

This post expands a little on the itinerary I outlined in my first post.... I've booked the flights, one ryokan, tours and guides, and...

For this post I feel like typing just EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK, carry-on only? I've always thought that carry-on and wardrobe are mutually...

To start the ball rolling, I took the only available dates at a lovely Zen ryokan which had stolen my heart, and after that, I could see we&

The Calligraphy Lesson, Kitagawa Utamaro (Japan, 1753-1806) I love a mystery don't you? I thought you might like an update on the...

Because my next trip is to Japan, I've been thinking about the Japanese perception of beauty, and terms like wabi-sabi. It pops up willy

What a sight on waking! Our beautiful flowers from the Aoyama market, and that stunning view of Tokyo. This morning at breakfast we were...