Onomichi, in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, is a charming port town less than two hours from Osaka and under an hour from downtown Hiroshima. Ride the ropeway to the mountaintop for sweeping views of the city, then stroll down through winding hillsides to discover a mix of old temples, retro alleys, …
I was pleasantly surprised by the beautifully maintained plants all over Manhattan during my work trip this week. At Washington Square, hundreds of Japanese anemones danced in the light rain. I chatted with a Rockefeller Center gardener while he was meticulously deadheading flowers in planter boxes. It is always inspiring …
Naoshima is the last stop for my nine-day journey in the Seto Inland Sea. I originally dreamt about buying a vacation house in Naoshima,b ut I was unable to locate any properties for sale on the island and wanted to understand the reasons behind this scarcity. Talking to the local …
The Shimanami Kaido is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto …
The Shimanami Kaido is a scenic route that links Japan’s main island to Shikoku, passing over six major islands in the Seto …
Takehara is located just an hour and a half away from Hiroshima Station via the JR Kure Line, and it offers easy …
Osakikamijima, situated in Hiroshima Prefecture and adjacent to Shimanami Kaido, is a serene island in the Seto Inland Sea. A lot of …
The city of Hiroshima was the second destination on my nine-day trip through the Seto Inland Sea last month. Peace Boulevard, situated …
Itsukushima Island was the first destination on my nine-day trip through the Seto Inland Sea earlier this month. The person who was …
Taking an all-day workshop at Sogetsu HQ in Tokyo was quite an experience. Sairin Mori taught us how to build artwork out …
