Yes, I know, I’ve been awfully quiet here lately. You know, it’s the usual excuse: too many things to do, not enough time to do all. Work, family, of course the virus. It’s causing more work which causes more fatigue, which also means less time and energy for blogging, I’m […]
Garden
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Believe it or not, I hadn’t been to Oshima in six years! I mean, during the Setouchi Triennale, I actually went last winter. The problem with this island is that due to its very unique status, you don’t really go there to just hang out and have fun as you […]
About a month ago, hours before I broke my toe, as it was sunny and not too hot, we decided to go for a stroll in Ritsurin Garden. The goal was to spend time together as a family, so I didn’t bring my camera with me. However, it’s simply […]
If you’ve heard of Takamatsu, you’ve probably have heard of Ritsurin Garden. And if you’ve heard of Ritsurin Garden, you’ve probably seen this view: However, what you may not know is that the artificial hill where you’re standing enjoying this view is called Hiraiho. And the bridge, […]
As I mentioned a few days ago, Patrick Lydon, Suhee Kang and Kaori Tsuji are starting an amazing project on Megijima for the next two months. Well, it’s really one stage of an ongoing project that’s moving from place to place. It is fascinating project in many ways; the main […]
Today, I want to tell you about a fascinating project on Megijima that I will try to follow as closely as possible. It’s called REAL time FOOD and it’s the brainchild of Patrick Lydon, Suhee Kang, and Kaori Tsuji. To get an idea of what it is about, let me quote […]
I sometimes regret the lack of green spaces in Takamatsu. Obviously, there is Ritsurin Garden. Sure, there is Chuo-koen (“Central Park”, downtown’s patch of grass and trees, I’ve never been too much of a fan). Of course, there are the numerous playgrounds all over town (but almost all seriously lack […]
I have absolutely no time whatsoever to post anything of substance on this blog these days, and believe me, that doesn’t please me at all (if you can read French, I advise you to head to my French blog, it gets a bit more content, as it also […]
Yes, I know, I don’t currently post enough, and seeing that we’re in the heart of Fall season, I know what you’re all waiting for and expecting from me, a very specific post! No, I’m not testing your patience on purpose and rejoice, the test and the wait are […]
I don’t usually write “travel advice” posts, quite regularly when I see posts of people visiting Takamatsu and going to Ritsurin Garden, I think a few pieces of advice could come in handy. I heard it’s very beautiful at this time of the year. I had never really thought […]