Nabari Autumn Festival Experience – A Traditional Celebration of Bonfires and Mikoshi
Across the weekend of the 26th and 27th of October, Nabari (Mie Prefecture) held its autumn festival, celebrating the year’s…
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The Zokin Dash: Mitsue’s Rousing Tradition
In the wooded village of Mitsue, a rousing tradition called the ‘Zokin Dash!’ takes place on Sports Day, a Japanese…
Pottery Class in Mitsue, Nara
I have been hooked on handcrafting in East Nara Nabari for the past year or two. It may be because…
Bamboo Lantern Festival and illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
Saturday, December 3, 2022, clear skies We went to Akame 48 Waterfalls, where all kinds of exciting things awaited us,…
Craving for Thai Food? Foodie workshop in Soni
Mmm... image the smell and taste of... Massaman curry.... Khao Man Gai... Fried spring roll.. What other Thai cuisines can…
Don’t miss the mystical illumination at Akame 48 Waterfalls
Akame 48 Waterfalls, a scenic spot in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, is a valley with beautiful clear streams where you…
Scarecrow Festival in Mitsue
One day at the end of summer, the weather was so lovely that I couldn’t resist hopping on a car.…
Baby Lamb Debut Party at Mee Mee Farm
Hi, it’s Mineko! How is everyone? The cold winter has finally passed, and a warm spring is just around the…
A visit to Akame 48 Waterfalls Bamboo Lantern Illumination 2020
“What a serene environment lightened up by the bright yellow light creating a daylight environment up the hills from a…
Marché Day in Soni
Last Updated on July 25, 2023 Whenever I come to East Nara & Nabari, I realize how fresh the air…
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…
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…
After Nabari Sakura Festival
Walking in a quiet park with falling petals of cherry blossoms On the next day of the 24th Nabari Sakura…
