Enjoying Installation Art in Murou, Nara
It's that time of year when the trees are getting greener and greener, and when you're driving along, you can’t…
Art & Culture
Weekend Warriors at Taisenkaku Inn
You have not been to Japan until you stay in a traditional Japanese inn, ryokan. We had to perform the…
Sneak Preview: Bamboo Lantern Illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
On a refreshing sunny day in early autumn, I visited Akame 48 Waterfalls (Nabari, Mie Pref.)! I’ve visited the place…
A Village Where Creators Gather – Higashiyoshino
Last Updated on October 20, 2020Nature, pottery, and international exchange One day in September, in the last days of summer,…
Crafting Bamboo Lanterns for the Waterfall Illumination
Hi, it’s Mineko! It’s been quite a while since I updated this blog. How is everyone doing? It was extremely…
Bamboo Lantern Illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
This post is about the event in 2019. See this page for the 2020 report. Autumn feels at Akame Falls…
Kumihimo—Braided Cords
Learning the art of traditional Japanese braiding Have you ever heard of Kumihimo? If you saw the anime movie "Your…
Walk around town & chat with locals
One of the most exciting experiences while traveling is to chat with locals and get to know how they live…
