In 2016, I travelled to Japan. With my limited Japanese, I stayed there for 2.5 months.
This documents my journey as a gaijin (foreigner).
Start at the beginning (Japan), or view the most recent posts below.
For quick meals I buy nigiri sushi (plum or seaweed), inari sushi, or an egg sandwich from convenience stores (konbini) – Lawson, Family Mart, or 7Eleven. Other times, I cook for myself at my AirBNB accommodation. Here are some of the vegetarian meals I had in Osaka. Some restaurants are vegetarian-friendly that offer vegetarian food and are …
My cousin Mel likes animals – she has a zoo. Okay, not literally, but she has or has had birds (canaries?), gerbil, hamster, dog, and a snake! Who knows what else she is breeding. After watching clips of these deers and their Japanese politeness (head bowing), Mel told me to check them out in Nara, Japan. I …
Food Hello Osaka! You are known for good food – for Okononiyaki, Tako-yaki, Kushikatsu, Kaiten-sushi, Kappo-ryori. Unfortunately, this food list is not very vegetarian-friendly. Regrettably, I cannot rave about your most prized feature but I will perhaps feature on the vegetarian food that I have had. Tiff Attractions By this time during my trip, I need …
In response to Tony’s request, this post describes how I process my photos before I publish them on the web. I learned this process from Paul, my instructor at BCIT. He’s the professional; I’m an amateur. The steps have since been modified to fit my use for the web. They have worked well for me. Gear Canon EOS …
If you missed Part One about the Pre-Parade festivities, go here. For the July 17th float procession, also known as Saki-Matsuri, there are 23 floats in the parade. For the July 24th procession, known as Ato-Matsuri, only 10, which is more than enough (in my opinion). In the brochure that they hand out, the parade …
Gion Matsuri Festival is one of the largest festivals in Japan, highlighted by the parade of floats. There are 2 parades, held on the July 17th and 24th annually, and many activities preceding the parades. July 17 is the larger and busier of the 2 parades. Luckily I am in Kyoto on the weekend of July …
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