Seoul, Korea: Second Twenty-Four Hours
May 3, 2019
So, now we’re in Korea, and we’ve had one 24-hour cycle under our belt. What... read more
Seoul, Korea: First Twenty-Four Hours
April 30, 2019
Last week I did something very Japanese: I had a quick get-away to Seoul –... read more
Nishinomiya: My Japanese Neighborhood
April 26, 2019
I arrived in Japan last week, my major stop being Nishinomiya where I’n visiting with... read more
Nishinomiya Shrine: Easter Day Reflections
April 23, 2019
Sunday, April 21, was Easter. Gerard and I went to the general meeting of the... read more
Sakura: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka
April 19, 2019
Sakura: Sakura-no-toori nuke Sakura: the Japanese word for cherry blossom. These delicate pink petals featured... read more
Himeji Castle: Pretty in Pink
April 16, 2019
I arrived in the Osaka area of Japan (specifically: Nishinomiya) late Thursday evening. The first... read more