Having just come back from Japan, it is with a particular sadness that I read about the news of the earthquake there. But, it seems to me, that this resilient country will continue to be always stalwart in maintaining its ways and traditions.
It was wonderful to experience the ascent of autumn in various Japanese cities and, as ever, the people could not have been more welcoming and open to sharing their craft and their country.
Up-to-date guides to Tokyo and Kyoto are now up in the Guides section above.
You can also download the pdf files by clicking here: Tokyo // Kyoto.
[…] traditional Thanksgiving… We foraged for some Japanese maple (doubtlessly, inspired by recent Japan travels) for the […]