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Japan 3
We started with a visit to the – wrapping with a square cloth – furoshiki maker Musubi. Then wandered thru the Pontocho district in Nakagyo Ward, it is a historic narrow alley running along the Kamo River. We enjoyed the traditional architecture and local charm. The Pontocho Kaburenjo theatre, circa-1927 is a performing arts venue…
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Japan 2
Our day started with a visit to the ‘Parisian’ area of Tokyo, yes there is one. Next stop was the ‘Sumo Stables’ area of Tokyo … NO Sumo sightings but we did peek into a stable and a Sumo sized clothing store. We visited the Imperial Hotel. We wanted to see the remaining Frank Lloyd…
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Japan 1
We arrived in Tokyo and went directly to Shibuya Crossing known as the ‘times square’ of Tokyo. We were engulfed in the energy, visited the statue of Hachiko [a famous Akita dog, look him up!] and went up to a Sky Lobby to get a good look. Next morning we visited the Imperial Palace. These…
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The Dahlia
The dahlia originated in the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America and was cultivated by ancient Aztecs. The Aztecs grew dahlias for their starchy edible root tubers and for other functional and medicinal needs. In the 16th century the Spanish documented the plant, and in the 18th century, seeds were sent to a Botanical garden in Madrid. The flower was named ‘acocxochitl’ by the Aztec…
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