Anne Trent

Ginkaku-ji銀閣寺Temple of the Silver Pavilion Official Name:Jishō-ji慈照寺Temple of Shining Mercy Website: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/ginkakuji/Address: 2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, JapanNearest Stations:...

Walk Like a Philosopher Among Shrines & Temples 哲学の道Tetsugaku-no-michi"Path of Philosophy" Distance: 4 km (2.4 miles)Start: Jisho-ji (aka Ginkaku-ji, “Temple...

うまい棒 Umaibō "Delicious Stick" I’m not into kid snacks and sweets. In America, sweets for children are usually too sweet...

甘納豆AmanattoSugar Coated Beans I first discovered Amanatto while wandering around Tsukiji Outer Market. A woman with a bright smile held...

金閣寺Kinkaku-jiTemple of the Golden Pavilion Official Name:鹿苑寺Rokuon-ji Deer Garden Temple Website: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/kinkakuji/Address: 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, JapanNearest Stations:...

牛蒡 ごぼうGobō Also known as Great Burdock. U-eong in Korean. Niúbàng in Chinese. And Arctium lappa in Latin. When living...

Snack Attack #2 三ツ矢 とろけるももMitsuya Melted Peach Package Style: PET bottle, 500 mlPrice:  ¥100 to 140 Taste:  4/5Smell:  4/5Texture: 3/5Value:...

門松Kadomatsu“Gate Pine” Japan loves its New Year’s decorations. It's reminiscent of western Christmas decorations, something to bring verdant cheer to...

Snack Attack Series 信州りんごキットカット ミニShinshu Apple Kit Kat Minis Package Style: Regional souvenir box, 12 kit kat minisPrice:  ¥900 Taste:...

酉の市Tori No Ichi When we lived in Tokyo, we really wanted to experience a matsuri or festival -- Tori No...