This year I got a modest 'shogatsu kazari' (lit. New Year's decoration) for my front door and a cute little...
Read moreToday Miao and I made a whole lot of Chinese Dumplings. I made the filling and Miao did the stuffing....
Read moreJapanese Living National Treasure, the late Yuzo Kondo (1902-1985) is one of my favorite ceramic artists of all time. I love...
Read moreToday, I visited the home and studio of Kyoto artist Taro Yamamoto. Taro is one of the most promising young...
Read moreOn December 6, 2011 I finally got to visit Kokedera, AKA the Moss Temple. This year the autumn was very...
Read moreI dropped by Kintame this afternoon to get some of my favorite tsukemono (Japanese pickles). Aka Kabura (red turnip) is...
Read moreAutumn has come to Kyoto, finally. I spent the day in Arashiyama/Saga (The Western Foothills) of Kyoto. I visited Tenryuji...
Read moreRecently I have suddenly and without good explanation been captivated by Japanese and Chinese dragons. I have been visiting the...
Read moreHaagen-Daz Green Tea Cookies & Cream ice cream is the best ice cream flavor from Haagen-Daz - ever! And, one...
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