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A little guide to Shinto Part 2
Another installment of the little guide series, where I explore Shinto, Japan’s ancient spiritual tradition rooted in nature, harmony, and the worship of kami.
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Little Matcha Magic: A morning stroll through Kyoto
We had woken up with the sun. When we stepped out of our hotel, we were greeted by the very forgiving rays of the spring sun, ready to tickle the sakura petals, waking them from their sleep. We weren’t about to climb a mountain or catch a plane, or do…
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Why you shouldn’t visit Japanese shrines at night
Imagine this. You have been walking around the city of Kyoto all day long, battling the heat, your feet and the masses of people. You even got that one shot of the one street with the one pagoda everyone posts on their Instagram, and, most importantly, you only offended about…
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A little guide to Shinto
Another installment of the little guide series, where I explore Shinto, Japan’s ancient spiritual tradition rooted in nature, harmony, and the worship of kami.
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Why reading in Japan is hard: About the curious world of Kanji and Kana
A little unserious rant about why reading in Japan is hard. And a simple exploration of the world of Kanji and Kana
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