Even though it is often on the list of top ten things to do in Tokyo (hence, I assumed to be a bit overdone), I found Tsukiji Fish Market to be a great experience for the senses, especially if you are a lover of fish. Although many people visit ridiculously early (5 AM) in order to […]
Experiencing Mt. Mitake in a downpour! This should be tops on everyone’s agenda. Why? It clears them out, them being that two legged nuisance that makes their presence known so persistently everywhere one goes in this country. I don’t say these things in ignorance to the fact that this country has a high population density […]
Motosumiyoshi’s annual summer festival (natsumatsuri, 夏まつり) was held August 27th and 29th. We made a couple quick pit-stops, enjoyed some yakitori (chicken skewers, 焼き鳥), perused the festivities, watched a couple omokuji (portable shrines, おみこし) carry themselves by, and generally didn’t stick around too long. It got pretty crowded around the shrine these few days, […]