Travel Tales by a Travel Addict
It was a gray and rainy day and I headed to Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, a little disappointed. I had hoped for a sunny and warm day to admire one of the most famous temples of Kyoto and enjoy the gardens, but the sun was not meant to be. Thankfully the rain gave a rest when I walked along …
Kyoto: Falling in Love with Ginkakuji, the Silver PavilionRead More
Can the history of organized crime help understanding a country and its culture? Certainly, for the dark side represented by crime, whatever the nation, is one of the many aspects defining a country, because everywhere besides the good there’s also the bad and, yes, the ugly. There’s more than Japan’s delicate touch As an Italian, …
Yakuza: Understanding Japan’s Culture through the History of CrimeRead More
˜ Aren’t we all ‘Wild About…‘ something? ˜ What? Yes, you read that title correct. I am WILD about walking pilgrimages, and specifically the 1,200 kilometer 88 Buddhist Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku Japan. When most people visit Japan they are usually looking for things to do in Tokyo, or day trips to the amazing temples …
