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🐉 Dragon Path #3 │ Ongamijima — Where Dragons Meet the Sea

A mysterious island rising from the Sea of Japan, Ongamijima reveals dragon-like silhouettes, rugged sea caves, ancient shrine legends, and unexpected connections to the sacred waters of Nara.

2026.10.26

Dragon Path

🎣 Everyday Travel & Finds #9 │ A Taste of Dorogawa — Salt-Grilled Amago & Roe-Bearing Ayu

A taste of mountain village life in Dorogawa, Nara. Enjoy freshly grilled amago, discover autumn's roe-bearing ayu, and watch fish swimming through remarkably clear river waters.

2026.10.24

Everyday Travel & Finds

🌿Tiny Garden, True Magic #12 — Tiny Flower Notes ⑥ │ Shūmeigiku (Japanese Anemone)

From tiny buds to graceful pink and white blossoms, follow the beauty of Japanese anemones in our autumn garden. Discover their surprising origins in China and their connection to Kyoto's Kibune.

2026.10.21

Tiny Garden, True Magic

🗾 Japan: Life & Spirit #48 │ Hachidai Ryūō Festival — Traditional Arts, Sacred Fire & Fire Walking in Nara

From lively traditional performances to towering sacred flames, discover the Hachidai Ryūō Festival at Ryūsenji Temple in Nara.

2026.10.16

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #47 │ Daranisuke — Ancient Herbal Wisdom of Japan

In the mountain village of Dorogawa, Nara, a centuries-old herbal medicine carries stories of sacred mountains, medicinal plants, and legendary oni. Discover the fascinating heritage of Daranisuke.

2026.10.15

Japan: Life & Spirit

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #46 │ Tegaimon — A Gate That Has Witnessed 1,300 Years of History

An ancient gate, battle-scarred pillars, and stories hidden in the wood. A closer look at Tegai-mon reveals a side of Nara’s history I might otherwise have walked past.

2026.10.04

Japan: Life & Spirit

🐉 Dragon Path #2-3 │ Niu Kawakami Shrine – Nakasha: Where the Water Goddess Blesses the Land

Follow the Dragon Path to Niu Kawakami Shrine Nakasha, where sacred water, ancient trees, dragon deities, and the legend of Yumebuchi meet.

2026.09.30

Dragon Path

🌿Tiny Garden, True Magic #11 — Tiny Flower Notes ⑤ │ Higanbana

A surprise in a quiet corner of our garden: white higanbana blooming around the autumn equinox. Explore their delicate beauty alongside the familiar red flowers.

2026.09.28

Tiny Garden, True Magic

🗾Japan: Life & Spirit #46 │ Japanese Sweet Stories – Yoshino Ayu: From Ancient Divination to a Sweet of Celebration

Yoshino Ayu is a simple fish-shaped wagashi carrying an ancient story. Discover its connection to Emperor Jimmu’s divination, imperial symbolism, and wishes for good fortune.

2026.09.07

Japan: Life & Spirit

🐉Dragon Path #2-2 │ Niu Kawakami Shrine – Kamisha: Where the Dragon Goddess of the Mountain Peaks Dwells

High in the mountains of Nara, a dragon deity watches over water and rain. Discover hidden words revealed by water, a sacred stone born from an ancient cedar, and traces of ritual prayer reaching back 4,000 years.

2026.08.30

Dragon Path