Two weekends ago, my family and I had the pleasure of visiting the town of Ohara once again. Technically located…
For the Love of Mountains
I live in Kyoto but work for neighboring Shiga Prefecture as a public servant. My job is providing assistance in…
An Ordained Monk Among Us
I’m from a temple family in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, at which my father was the Head…
The Community Spirit of “Shiwasu”
Today, an event was held on the grounds of a local school. Benches were placed in a three tiered circle…
Purple Curls: A Chance Meeting
I noticed her as I was sitting in the salon chair, with a large heater hovering above my hair that…
A Modern Day Temple Carpenter Connects with the Past
“My work involves repairing very old buildings so they can be preserved into the future. I sometimes work on regular…
Gardener’s Hand, Gardener’s Heart
Should a first time visitor to Kyoto stroll down any residential lanes, one of their first impressions may be the…
