There was a sense of refined elegance in Itsukushima shrine. Bewitching charm that graced over the water. Asia’s version of Mount Saint Michael. I spent 10 hours trying to capture the mesmerizing Itsukushima shrine 厳島神社. At every hour the view was new, at every hour the lighting was different. I wanted to capture them […]
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Maiko for a day in Kyoto, Japan
Had a Maiko make over experience and it was breath taking, literately. First of all, starting from the underclothing, breathing feels like a privilege. Every breath becomes an effort. After 2 hours of hair, make up and serious layers of clothing, the faux Maiko me is made. Tata! Asian deluxe me.
Read MoreUdon school – Kagawa, Japan 中野うどん学校, 香川県
Nakano udon school 中野うどん学校 is located in Kotohira 琴平町, just outside of Takamatsu 高松市. This small town has it all going – shrine, onsen and lots of sanuki udon eateries. Kotohira is mainly known for its shrine, Kompirasan daigongen 金刀比羅宮… in short, it is the shrine with a 785 steps hike (people are […]
Read MoreBio-hazardous Shrine – Samemachi, Aomori 八戸市鮫町
Welcome to Kabushima Shrine, shrine of the sea gulls. Located on a beach with beautiful view, plus thousands of sea gulls.
Read MoreDevil’s washboard. Aoshima, Japan. 青島, 宮崎
Devil’s washboard aka Oni no sentakuita This neat looking rock formation is 100% naturally formed. Unbelievable, right? They are only visible during low tides. Read the tidal schedule before visiting.
Read MoreFlying noodle – Miyazaki, Japan
Right next to the Takachiho Gorge there were some intriguing food stalls. At this place, ‘you snooze or you lose’ had a new meaning. That’s right, the noodle floated along the bamboo, but not into your bowl… if you didn’t catch it in time, they just fly off the cliff. This […]
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