Cherry blossoms.
Author: emiglia
Coming of Age in Wartime with ‘The Samurai’s Garden’
Some writers can’t read while they write. This would be impossible for me, in no small way because I am always writing, and I couldn’t bear to not read. But I also…
Sweets and Sushi in Kyoto
I never expected to love 7-11 so much.
Witnessing the Artistry of Kaiseki at Karyo in Kyoto
A dinner at Gion Karyo is as much a spectacle as it is a meal.
I Was a Samurai and a Calligrapher in Kyoto
Planning a trip is a delicate balance: on the one hand, you don’t want to overplan, leaving no room for spontaneity. On the other, you don’t want to leave everything to chance…
Cooking Our Own Dinner (Again) at Hiro
This time, we were grilling wagyu.
Monday Postcard from Kyoto
Bamboo, castles, and more.
Discovering Kaiseki at Heijo Ryokan in Nara
Discovering the traditional multi-course meal of Japan.
Mochi, Doughnuts, Pancakes and More in Nara
I am not usually a dessert person, but I fell hard for the sweets in Nara.
A Long Wait for Yummy Eel at Edogawa Naramachi, Nara
This restaurant’s specialty is eel.