My friend JP used to sing a Taiwanese folk song called “Ali shan de gu niang”. It was a popular song* about the women of Ali Mountain. The song was in Mandarin and JP was of East Indian background. I am always amazed at her talent especially because I can’t even sing a song in English. (I’m horrible with lyrics.) …
About an hour away from Tokyo is Kamakura, a seaside city with beaches, shrines, temples, and forests. A popular attraction is the Kotoku-in Temple’s Great Buddha. With that in mind, I hike a trail, about an hour, that leads me to the Great Buddha. The hike is relatively easy, following these instructions. My initial plan for
Most people know Narita because it’s one of two international airports in Tokyo. (The other one is the smaller Haneda). Fortunately for me, my friend Haruka lives there and invites me to explore her hometown. Thank you Haruka! Not just an airport That’s Narita in a nutshell. It’s a small city, a good start to
Prior to my arrival, many spoke of Little India as dirty. Perhaps it’s the cleanliness of the rest of the city that makes Little India appear dirty in comparison, but I don’t find it unbearable. Or perhaps I am amused by other things to notice. Either way, it is pleasant to wander the streets of Little India. So colourful! This post is dedicated
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