The word "kawaii" means "cute" in Japanese, and cuteness has a status in Japan that's a little hard to comprehend until you've experienced it firsthand. In the US, it sometimes seems that cuteness, …
Hello Kitty Saryo (Tea House) in Kyoto
In the winding narrow shopping streets leading to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, you can find all sorts of traditional Japanese delights. Step into a shop and the vendor will offer you a tray full of …
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Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden in Vancouver, BC
I LOVE Japanese gardens. Even before the time that I spent living in Kyoto and Tokyo, I admired the beauty and serenity of the Japanese gardens I visited in San Francisco, Portland, and wherever else …
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