Whatever imagination you may have of Kyoto before you set foot upon it, Kyoto Station is probably not it. First … More
Author: xitadakimasu
Developing a sense of design
Why do most designers obsess over fonts? Do colour schemes really matter? Is minimalism overrated? These are some of the … More
The mysteries of the shipping forecast
An unusual obsession for many residents of the British Isles is the shipping forecast. Broadcast by the BBC, four times … More
Understanding piano sheet music
Learning the piano as an adult is difficult. It often seems to be about learning not one thing (the piano, … More
A Gourmet Journey Through Japan
This multimedia partnership appeared in Kyoto Journal “For many of Kyoto Journal’s readers who have missed out on a highly-anticipated … More
心惹かれる風景//A Captivating Landscape
アウトドアが好きな私は、今まで数々の美しい風景を眺めてきた。中でも、最も一番心惹かれた風景はスイスのアルプスの夕焼けである。
Estonia – How a Country Brands Itself
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, prides itself on preserving its medieval history. Its Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site, … More
Japanese artists fight Covid-19 with help of a legendary monster, upbeat DJ mixes and live-streamed temple rituals
This article appeared in South China Morning Post here. From the legendary Japanese monster Amabie (pictured here on Instagram by … More
Japan’s Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine – Shojin Ryori
This article appeared on Arigato Japan’s site Japan has much excitement, richness and diversity to offer its visitor– pristine nature, … More
London to Greece by Train
One winter, I undertook a train journey from London to Greece – London (UK) – Paris(France) – Stuttgart(Germany) – Munich(Germany) … More