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Tokyoites Have Our Invisible Rules

"Please stand up. If you are in Tokyo, please do as Tokyoites do," I said to two foreign boys sitting on the ground beside the escalator to Shibuya...

Medinet Habu

مقدمة لمدينة هابوإذا كنت في الأقصر في أي وقت وكان لديك بضع ساعات إضافية لقتلها ، فتأكد من إضافة مدينة هابو إلى قائمة الأماكن التي يمكنك زيارتها. يقع م...

Ancient Egyptian Language

مقدمة في اللغة المصرية القديمةتعتبر اللغة المصرية القديمة من أقدم اللغات المحلية وتعتبر فرعًا من عائلة اللغات الأفرو آسيوية. على الرغم من أنه لم يعد ي...

Your In-depth Guide To The Colosseum

The Colosseum is arguably the most iconic landmark in all of Rome, standing as a symbol of Roman power for almost 2,000 years, the gargantuan amphithe...

3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi

Washi is traditional Japanese paper. Wa means Japanese and shi means paper. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heri...

3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi

Along the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage Route you will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenes such as rice field, street cars, Japanese traditional garde...

Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue at Murouji Temple (National Treasure)

(borrowed from the document folder which I bought at the official shop at Murouji Temple) As I wrote in my another blog, 'Nyoirin Kannon (Bodhisatt...

3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle

In Kochi, many foreign tourists visit Kochi Castle and enjoy taking pictures of the castle tower, the main gate and the main citadel. Of course, these...

Gioji, a tranquil small world in Sagano

In Sagano area in Kyoto, there is a small hermitage, called Gioji Temple. A small hermitage is surrounded by trees and moss. About 800 years ago, ...

Houkokubyou, the mausoleum of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who achieved his ambition

Have you ever heard about Toyotomi Hideyoshi before? He unified Japan about 400 years ago (before 'Tokugawa'). He was born in a very poor farmer fami...

Hinamatsuri, Doll’s（Girls') Festival

We, Japanese people, especially who have daughters celebrate 'Hinamatsuri', Doll's (Girls') Festival on March 3. Hinamatsuri has been an occasion to...

Vending Machines

If you come to Japan, you may find many unique vending machines. You can get bottled cold drinks such as water, Coke, Sprite, green tea, and so on if ...

Ancient Portraits in Florence

A face from the past at the National Archeological Museum in Florence provides a glimpse of painting in the Classical World. An in-depth study of...

Michelangelo's Early Career

Creator of the most famous statue in the world, the David, Michelangelo represents the epitome of the Renaissance genius. He began his career in the w...

Raphael in Florence

The three great Italian masters, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael practically gave us the High Renaissance. A period of remarkable artistic achieve...

Judith, The "Other" David Of Florence

Many are familiar with the Biblical account of David, the young shepherd boy who took down the giant Goliath simply with his sling. It is a classic st...

Etruscan Women in Art

The Etruscans, the ancient inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, created a sophisticated culture long before the Romans. The Etruscans passed down to...

The Florence Cathedral Dome

In 2020 Florence Commemorated 600 Years of its Landmark Dome. Construction of the record-breaking dome of Florence Cathedral, Santa Maria del Fio...

Discovering The “Other” Masters At The Uffizi

Everyone who visits the Uffizi naturally wants to see all the most famous works, like the works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo. A...

Michelangelo’s Last Years in Florence

Michelangelo left Florence for good in 1534, never to come back alive. Before he departed for Rome, Michelangelo had been working on elabora...

Street Art - major around the world coming in to Tokyo

What is street art? What is the difference between street art and graffiti? According to Difference Between Net, an online dictionary, the biggest dif...

Is Japan "Obsessed" with Cleanliness?

"Why is Japan so clean and tidy?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get while working as a tour guide. Many foreigners are surpris...

Ukiyo-e and Its Influence on Impressionism

Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese traditional printing which was established during the Edo period and became popular among ordinary people in the 17th C...

Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love

Since I began studying as a tour guide, I have had so many chances to see Buddhist statues at many temples and museums, and recently, I saw (found!...

Cat Street－Harajuku – Vintage Fashion

Many foreigners are visiting Cat Street. Why? Cat Street in Harajuku is a birth-place of various fashion trends. After World War II, there used to be...

Why Religion Plays a Small Role in Japan

One of the frequent questions I get from foreign travelers is, "What is the religion in Japan?" They are curious about Japan's religious culture. G...

Guided Art Tours: An Immersive Experience

Guided art tours introduce Japanese fine art to foreign tourists more intimately. Without a guide, they are not able to enjoy their museum journey. Th...

De-cluttering - Dan-Sha-Ri Nowadays

Due to COVID 19, people in Japan are forced to stay home. This phenomenon influenced our life-style and economy. We have a lot of time at home which f...

Autumn Leaf-Watching - Momijigari

Maple trees change the color of their foliage during autumn and many countries have leaf-watching traditions to enjoy this season. In Japan, the custo...

"Temple or Shrine; That Is the Question!"

Super welcome to "Temple or Shrine." "Dad, is this a temple or shrine?" "It must be a temple. Coz there's a pagoda behind the temple. "Ye...

You'll Never Say, "What a Shock!" "Wa-shoku" Is the Very Soul of "Omotenashi" Japan!

Hello. Huge welcome to Wa-shoku! And I'm sorry for my trivial pun in the title. Hopefuly I'm not a "pun man?"First of all, a touch of information abou...

Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)

You have seen a picture of this pagoda ('Tou' in Japanese).People call this tower 'Yasaka-no-tou' (official name is 'Hokanji Temple'.) It's located in...

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