March 19, 2018/
Bodhidharma (known as Daruma-Daishi in Japan) was a sage monk who lived sometime in the 5th to 6th centuries. He...
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February 21, 2018/
Torii Gates and Spirit Kami: An endless row of vermilion shrine gates extends across the sacred Mount Inari like a...
January 24, 2018/
The restaurant you are currently dining at is of the trendy, hole-in-the-wall variety; its retro atmosphere and avocado-filled menu make...
December 27, 2017/
Japan offers an abundance of gastronomical delights. Of course some dishes are more famous- take for example– Sushi, Tempura or...
December 8, 2017/
Beer is great. That’s what the thrust of this post is all about. To extol the virtues of beer and...
November 13, 2017/
Kinkaku-ji You slowly fight your way past a tour group of middle-aged Chinese couples, each brandishing their own selfie-stick like...
October 5, 2017/
When the frosty weather tosses off its wintry coat like a wet dog shaking off water, when the perfect mildness...
October 3, 2017/
I’ve worked for Mobal for 18 years, but never had the chance to visit our charity in Blantyre, Malawi up...
September 4, 2017/
On a trip to Japan everyone wants to see Mt. Fuji- Japan’s most sacred mountain. Not everyone however wants to...
August 30, 2017/
Back when I graduated from high school, I was given three copies of Dr. Suess’ book, Oh the Places You’ll...