Painting the eye of the Daruma
I am painting the eye of my Daruma today as a sign that my wish has been finally granted. A Daruma is …
Japanese gardens to visit at least once in a life: part 2
Welcome to the second part of our journey around Japanese must see gardens. If you missed the first part you can click …
Japanese gardens to visit at least once in a life: part 1
The top three places of this list are undoubtedly occupied by the three gardens considered the most significant in Japan, and also …
Suddenly…a gift
It was almost 1 in the afternoon and was sitting on a bench just outside Miyajima Pier having a couple of sandwiches …
2 Days Trip in Hiroshima
Before my wedding day in Japan last December I spent 2 days visiting Hiroshima with my parents. Since we only had 2 …
Chronicles from our Japanese Italian double wedding ceremony – in Italy
It is past midnight and I am still painting my nails, the alarm will go off at 6 o’clock and I am …
Chronicles from our Japanese Italian double wedding ceremony – in Japan
It is December 23rd, 9 o’clock in the morning and I am soaking in the bathtub. My parents are getting dressed and …
Chronicles from our Japanese Italian double wedding ceremony – The Beginning
Weddings are at the same time the beginning and the end of something, a turning point in a couple’s life. Since we …
A special trip to Japan
I have been to Japan 14 times in the last 5 years but this time, well, this time is different. This time …