We had some snorkelling fun!
Read MoreAround Gongendo Shrine on Ishigaki island
In Ishigaki, a small island in Okinawa, Japan, Shinto and Buddhism coexist in a unique blend that reflects both local culture and broader Japanese traditions. Shinto focuses on nature worship and community festivals, with shrines dedicated to kami that protect the land and sea. Buddhism, on the other hand, emphasizes ancestral worship, funerary practices, and rituals held in local temples. The two religions harmoniously divide spiritual duties—Shinto for life events and nature, Buddhism for death and the afterlife—creating a distinct spiritual landscape influenced by both Japanese and Okinawan traditions.
Read MoreOkinawa - Ishigaki to Taketomi
Finally back in Okinawa after 10 years…
Read MoreN700 Bullet Train
Flying stop to Nagoya to see a friend and do some shopping.
Read MoreBotanic Garden Hokkaidō University 北海道大学植物園
A few snaps from around the Botanical Gardens of Hokkaido University in Sapporo
Read MoreTokyo to Sapporo
Eighteen years after my first trip to Japan, this marks my first time on the island of Hokkaido in the north. The area is a winter tourist spot due to the excellent snow and skiing, but we’re here to escape the heat further south. That’s written tongue-in-cheek/very relative as it’s 34ºC right now.
Read More大阪城
新旧の違いは鮮烈だ。
Read More丸の内の辺
A recommended spot to walk around in central Tokyo.
Read More皇居の辺り - around the Tokyo Imperial Palace
A few photos and a few words, around the Imperial Palace gardens in Tokyo.
Read MoreBack in Japan
After a 6 year hiatus, I am back. I won’t wait 6 years again…
Read MoreLuzern
Luzern, or Lucern, depending on your angle of attack.
Lucerne was for a time the capital of the Helvetic Republic, resuming its status as the cantonal capital in 1803. Divided into two parts by the Reuss River, which is crossed by seven bridges within the town, Lucerne has one of the most picturesque settings in Switzerland.
Read MoreBrunnen
Brunnen, Switzerland
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