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The Inokashira park contains a small shrine dedicated to Benzaiten. Benzaiten (弁才天, 弁財天) is a Japanese Buddhist goddess, who originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati. Benzaiten is the goddess of everything that flows: water, time, words, speech, eloquence, music and by extension, knowledge! Rumor has it that the park and its shrine should never be…
Tokyo Tower
Very happy with this shot of the Tokyo Tower from the Zojoji Temple. My new favourite one!
Alchimiste Tokyo
What a delicious way to start our vacation : a lovely lunch at the Alchimiste in Tokyo. Apart from the food, the one thing I appreciate most in Michelin Star Restaurants is the service. It is both friendly and efficient but without being intrusive.
Jigokudani Hotspring
Jigokudani Hot Spring in Hokkaido is a geothermal area renowned for its striking landscape of steaming vents, bubbling hot springs, and vibrant mineral-streaked rock formations. Located in Noboribetsu, part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, this area is sometimes known as Hell Valley due to its intense geothermal activity and otherworldly appearance. Despite the ominous name, Jigokudani…
Takayama Panorama
Takayama and the Japanese Alps at dusk.
Seijin No Hi
The Coming of Age (成人の日 – Seijin no Hi) is a holiday held annually in Japan on the second Monday of January, to congratulate and encourage all those turning 20. This year’s celebration was more cheerful than last year’s, albeit the required masks.