12. Ride a pirate ship to see the Naruto whirlpools. Just another item on my Awaji bucket list of things to do that I accomplished this month. I rallied my crew all the way from Nishiwaki to help me explore one of nature’s natural wonders. Here is my log from the thrilling excursion: Captain’s Log,…
Yahatamaki – rolled beef with burdock and carrot. This is an interesting-looking and delicious side dish, or it can be added to your bento.
Tajima, Kobe, Hanshin, Harima
A photo gallery from Jon Burroughs
Things are heating up in Hyogo, and it’s getting rainy. With umbrella in hand, there are plenty of things to enjoy outdoors; flower gardens are a particular specialty. If you can’t make it to Mimuroto-ji in Kyoto, there are some nice flowery places closer to home. We’ve already mentioned the Shiso Iris Garden before (just…
These hills are alive with a million flowers…
‘’I can’t control my destiny, I trust my soul, my only goal is just to be. There’s only now, there’s only here. Give in to love or live in fear. No other path, no other way. No day but today.†[Rent] You wake up one morning and find yourself beside your partner in the midst…
One part of the culture I really wanted to learn more about during my time as a JET was Japan’s rich theater history. I had studied traditional theater forms like Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku Puppet Theater in my college years, and when I was placed in Kyoto I was thrilled to be able to see…
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