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 …
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 …