I often ask people what they think of when I mention Japan, and the most... Read More

                Imagine you are going out to dinner at your favorite Chinese or Japanese... Read More

Nanokawa Shrine (Niyodogawa Town, Kochi Prefecture) is my favorite shrine so far, there is no... Read More

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a traditional practice in which green tea called matcha is... Read More

Hand copying sutra is called “Shakyo” in Japanese. Sutra copying is the East Asian practice... Read More

During my time in Tokyo, I was fortunate enough to visit a Karakami exhibit and... Read More