Kitakyushu is close to many Asian countries, and because it is conveniently located on the... Read More

This past week I had the opportunity to attempt zazen meditation at both a Rinzai-zen... Read More

              When visiting Tokyo, there are five major shrines in which to visit. These shrines... Read More

While I was in Kochi Prefecture, I stopped in the town of Ino to check... Read More

Martial arts: the popular image that this phrase conjures is one of sage masters, fast... Read More

　　The Ryokan Sawanoya is a traditional “ryokan,” which is a style of Japanese inn that... Read More