Jojuin & Uji
I discovered when doing research for this journey in Japan, that the Jojuin Garden, called the “Moon Garden” would be open to the public only from May 3-6 for Spring… Read more »
A Day in Ohara
I had read several reports about the beautiful and interesting temples of the small town of Ohara located North of Kyoto and convinced the group to travel with me on… Read more »
Meiji-Miura Revisited
My visit with Bill to Meiji Miura today was memorable for a number of reasons. The first was my recognition of the strength of Japanese nationalism, including a deep interest… Read more »
Kyoto Essence
Today’s guide, whose name is Tatsuo but whom we have been told to call “Ted”, is very enthusiastic about showing us some of the beauty of his traditional culture. He… Read more »
Katsura
One of the main reasons Bill wanted to return to Japan after our visit in 2018 was to have a tour around the Katsura Imperial Villa. It requires advance reservations… Read more »
Kyoto West and North
The labyrinthine Kyoto train station is confusing at the best of times. After no or little sleep, it is a chaotic people-filled circus of movement and color. But we… Read more »
Japan Time 2024
After a splendid 4 day conference in Tokyo, I am now in Kyoto with 6 friends to explore this historic city filled with Japanese traditional culture before we head to… Read more »
Ahmedabad Immersion and Exit
January 31 An early start at 6:30 to reach Ahmedabad by our strict entrance timing into The Calico Museum. Knowing Ginny’s interest in textiles, I worked for about 6… Read more »
Champaner Glimpses
January 30 The air pollution in the mornings in Gujarat is thick and uncomfortable. There are small wood fires burning everywhere to counter the cold with smoky haze around the… Read more »
Gujarat Grandeur
January 29 In the morning, the Maharani goes with us to her stud farm, which was the pride and joy of her late husband. There are 10 horses, including one… Read more »