Not all the legends are true, but the true ones are amazing enough. Read more
Japanese Culture
LiA Bespoke Project: Dessert – The Perfect Dinner (and Companions)
The food and drink is important, but so is the company. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Itadakimasu! – Japan’s Food Culture
Food is life, so they say – it’s both sustenance and pleasure, a necessity and a luxury. Read more
Kyoto Diaries – Playing it Koyo
Seems odd to be doing this in December. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Ayakashi, Mononoke, Youkai – What’s in a Name?
October. Halloween, Beltane – the occult is in the air. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – Pachinko: Balls Out
You may think you know pachinko, but you probably don’t know the full story. I sure don’t. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Tying the Knot – Extra Marital Affairs
A series is about more than the protagonists. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – Tying the Knot in Japan
As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – Hanko? You’re Welcome!
If you want quirky, Japan is the culture for you. Read more
Kansai Diaries – Futon Daiko
Let loose the drums of war… Read more