[Alexandros] Sleepless in Kuala Lumpur 2019 Concert
July 19, 2019 The lights were dim when we entered the concert hall of the Bentley Music Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur. Although to
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Experience
Chasing Geishas in Kyoto
While planning our Kyoto itinerary, I made sure that I get to experience Kyoto of old and new. Our first two nights in
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A Shrine for Entertainers: Kurumazaki-jinja Shrine
If Fushimi Inari Shrine is known for its thousands of red torii gates, the red tamagaki [fence of the shrine] in Kurumazaki-jinja Shrine distinguishes
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A Carpet of Pink: Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park
Cherry blossoms or sakura have long been associated with Japan’s spring. Shibazakura, small little flowers that resembles the shape of sakura grows widely,
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Spring in May: Hanami at Matsumae Park, Hakodate
For the rest of Japan, hanami or cherry blossom viewing, happens from late March to April. But in the northernmost island of Hokkaido,
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Self-drive Hokkaido in Late Spring
Hokkaido’s vast landscapes are best explored by the convenience of your own transport. For foreign tourists, this means renting a car [self-drive] from
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Listen to Haruki Murakami: A Night of Good Music
I am a self-confessed Haruki Murakami fan and this February and March 2018, fans from Manila are treated with the first Haruki Murakami
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Visiting Akira Kurosawa’s Grave in An’yō-in Temple, Kamakura
First published in my personal WordPress blog sheilaoftheworld.com I’m putting this here in celebration of Kurosawa’s 108th birthday today, March 23. It was
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A Glimpse at a Monk’s Life: Staying at a Temple Lodging in Koyasan
Temple lodging or shukubo is an old type of accommodation in Japan. It caters to visiting pilgrims but recently gained popularity with foreign
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Staying at a Capsule Hotel with Women-only Floor
Capsule hotels are convenient accommodation in Japan that is almost uncommon option for women. Heavily enjoyed by our male counterparts, capsule hotels that
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