Scrambles & Izakayas: Tokyo Nights in Shibuya & Shinjuku

After three long years of COVID restrictions, I yearned for the vivid contrasts of Tokyo’s nights – from the blazing neons of Shibuya’s towering screens and scrambled crossings, to the cozy izakayas tucked away in Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho. … Continue readingScrambles & Izakayas: Tokyo Nights in Shibuya & Shinjuku

Ginkakuji in fall: experiencing the Japanese essence

Writing about Kyoto is also writing about the Japanese essence, as the city is so much enshrined in traditional Japanese culture. As autumn paints the city in vibrant hues, Ginkakuji becomes a true embodiment of the Japanese essence. Fall gives to this garden which is … Continue readingGinkakuji in fall: experiencing the Japanese essence

Kyoto in Autumn: encountering japan’s soul

A long overdue post on my fall trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, last fall, before the coronavirus virtually grounded all of us. Visiting Kyoto in Autumn is the occasion of navigating between “zen” and trend, as the Japanese city shines in the fall colors. Traveling … Continue readingKyoto in Autumn: encountering japan’s soul

Barefooting in Japan: barefoot hike on Mount Takao

As I returned to Japan, almost two years after my first trip, my priority for this solo trip was to connect with Japanese nature and tradition. I definitely wanted to do a hike in Japan, and the closest place to Tokyo to do so was … Continue readingBarefooting in Japan: barefoot hike on Mount Takao

Japan: a visit to Sensoji shrine

When you visit Tokyo, a must visit if you are in the area of Asakusa is certainly Sensoji, the oldest shrine of the city. A visit to Sensoji shrine is not only the occasion of watching Japanese and their beliefs which intricates elements of Shintoism … Continue readingJapan: a visit to Sensoji shrine

Ueno Park in Tokyo: from blooming Sakura to red maple leaves

On day three of my stay in Japan, I headed to Ueno park. To be completely honest, I had been there the day before, where I managed to shoot already some pics. The main highlight of the day was finding a cherry tree starting to … Continue readingUeno Park in Tokyo: from blooming Sakura to red maple leaves