Nagasaki & Gunkanjima
Nagasaki, a city steeped in global history and quiet charm, was my first destination in Japan back in 2006. Known as the site of the second atomic bomb, it a...
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Hiroshima in Focus
Before 1945, Hiroshima was a thriving castle town, a key economic hub, and a centre of samurai culture under the Asano clan. Today, it is best known as the s...
Miyajima Part II – hike up Mt. Misen
Scaling Mount Misen via the Daisho-in Route was an adventure—3km, 2,000 stone steps, and a race against the setting sun. Dressed more for a city stroll than ...
A Pre-Spring Update
As March 2025 rolls in, I find myself reflecting on the passage of time, especially when resurrecting old electronics like my original iPod (miPod) and scrol...
Miyajima, Part I
Visiting Miyajima (Itsukushima), the famous “shrine island” near Hiroshima, is like stepping into a piece of Japan’s spiritual and scenic history. Home to th...