by Sudrabfox | Nov 15, 2022 | Nara, Travels
Nara is a city in the prefecture of the same name in south-central Japan. It’s larger than you might think, and its dense forest makes it feel even more remote. In the past, Nara was an important site for producing sacred texts. Today, it’s most famous for its...
by Sudrabfox | Apr 20, 2022 | Ibaraki
The Ushiku Daibutsu is bordered by a large park with over 100 cherry trees that blossom from early to mid-April. Pink moss (April), poppies (May), and cosmos are among the other blooms in the park (September and October).The two-story Hakkenmon Gate holds three Buddha...