So here we are. My very first New Year in Japan is just around the corner. I’m going to tell you a little bit about it, as you’ll see it’s pretty different from what’s happening in the Western World. I don’t know about you but for me, New Year’s […]
Yearly Archives: 2011
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This is a wooden horse from Konpirasan a.k.a. Kotohira-gū. Of course, it is a sacred horse (it belongs to the Kami) I just wonder whether it is more or less sacred than the real horses that live there too.
Nothing very special to this lamp located near one of the entrances of the Zentsūji temple but I like it.
Among all the new experiences that I live since I’ve arrived in Japan, there is one that I’d rather have avoided and that I rather avoid in the future too, but I’m afraid that there is no escape from it in Japan. I’m talking about earthquakes. I’ve never had […]
In many countries, it would be unwise to venture in such dark alleys. In Japan, and especially in Takamatsu, I warmly advise you to do it. For example, in this one, on your right you’ll see this: And on top of these stairs, there’s a pretty interesting […]
It’s been a while since I last posted a picture of a sign in Engrish. So here is a fun one. Extra credit if you can find where this was taken (hint: this was not taken recently, but during my Spring 2010 trip).
Let me introduce you to Ao Oni-kun. One can poorly translate this into “Mr. Blue Oni.” You most likely have already seen this statue if you’ve been to Takamatsu. It is a Oni and it is located right next to the Takamatsu Station in the Sunport. As […]