The waves crash against colossal rocks, creating a deafening noise. On a clear winter day, the sea is a vivid … More
Tag: Essays
Rebirth With The Help Of A Mountain Deity in Omiwa Shrine /Nara/清明
“Nihon Shoki” and “Kojiki”, the oldest books in Japan, recount the tale of a god who was revered in ancient … More
What lies beyond a cape? / Cape Manyo, Aioi, Hyogo /向こう
Capes are pieces of land that protrude out to the sea. Often found at the edge of land masses on … More
The camphor tree at Kaisei-ji Temple/クスノキ
In 1928, the area around the Nishinomiya city hall was largely wetland. The centre was located close to the sake … More
Going for a Run
Running is hard, takes effort, and most people find it boring. Yet, there is something innate in it that makes … More
London in Immortality and Transience
A first time visitor to London may be entranced by it; a reaction befitting a city that over its two … More
It’s Not All About The Scaffolding
Arrival and cooking from scraps scratch The only way to get to Flørli, a hamlet in Lysefjord is by ferry. From Stavanger, the direct … More
Why won’t you Talk to me?
In the early 90s, the run up to January was dominated by an important ritual in our house. Hidden in my … More
Entering an Open Gate
This text appeared in the Brockley Newsletter One damp spring day, I was compelled to stop midway through my Saturday … More
Travelling at Home
Home approaches. My seat by the window allows me the rare opportunity of spotting something new on my daily … More