“Thumbs up,” urges Noh theatre actor Yoko Layer, directing me to mimic her double thumbs up pose. I follow her through a series of actions that transforms her tall, lean body into one... Continue Reading
It was like falling in love. Lyrics to songs make sense, descriptions of seeing god seem real. I was blind and now I can see. And I never wanted to close my eyes again. We’re in... Continue Reading
An iconic image of Japan, cherry blossom season brings a ricochet of beauty to the country’s parks. For the last few years, the flowers have come earlier little by little, and this year is... Continue Reading
In the 2016 US presidential race, there was a candidate who was worth more than Trump and who had even less experience than him. Her name was Kitty White. When Trump was mocking the physical... Continue Reading
Those, like me, who prefer the countryside, know that a twinkling world awaits beyond the light pollution of the cities. Japanese skies are no different; they’re filled with millions upon... Continue Reading
Japan’s historical heart is shaped by deep spirituality and features the country’s ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, which are filled with cultural and historical sites. Koyasan in... Continue Reading
