When it comes to traditional Japanese desserts, Mochi is always the answer. This traditional dessert is famous for “rice cake,” enjoyed by locals in Japan for centuries. Mochi, or Japanese rice cake, is made by steaming granular glutinous rice processed as a dessert. It has long been famous as an indispensable event food for the… Read More 6 Day of November #mochi #30DAYCHALLENGE
The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. But outside Japan, few people know of its history or what hides behind its goofy look. Imagine you’re visiting Japan. Before traveling back home, you have a few more days, and your friends and family all ask… Read More 5 Day of November #daruma #30DAYCHALLENGE
My perfect day starts with putting on the teapot. Then I have tea in my favorite ‘Golden Girls’ mug and watch ‘The Daily Show.’
Post A Photo Every Day For 30 Days! Do you love snapping photos as much as I do? Do you also have a love of challenges? If so, you’ll love my 30-Day Picture Challenge! I’m kicking off this challenge on November 1st, which will run until November 30th. That’s right – it’s a 30-day challenge!… Read More 30-Day Picture Challenge #November
The 6-tiered Thean Hou Temple, located in Kuala Lumpur, is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most beautiful temples. The temple is a fusion of three beliefs – Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It is colorful and lies on top of Robson Hill, offering a spectacular view. The stunning edifice is also known as the Temple of the… Read More Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Hakone Shrine (箱根神社, Hakone Jinja) stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashinoko. The shrine buildings are hidden in the dense forest but are well advertised by their massive torii gates, one standing prominently in the lake and two others over the main street of Moto-Hakone.
The famous Forbidden City is a world of dragons. How many dragons on earth are there in the Forbidden City? Somebody counts the dragons in the Taihe Hall and finds 12,654 dragons. There are 19 dragons painted in gold on the throne, and 79 carved on the folding screen behind the throne.
The Terracotta Warriors are the primary reason visitors travel two and a half hours north of Shanghai to Xi’an. This terracotta army of warriors, each with a distinct face after unique troops. Was discovered on March 29, 1974, by farmers digging a well about 1.5 kilometers from the emperor’s tomb. By 1979, approximately 9,000 troops… Read More Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, China