This week in Tokyo has been a whirlwind of discovery and delight in Japanese handicrafts, particularly paper and paper folding. There are so many places to learn more about origami and find amazing materials. One of these places is Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan, in the heart of Tokyo, near the Kanda-Myojin Shrine. PHOTO: Storefront of Origami… Continue reading Adventures in origami: some places to visit in Tokyo**
Category: Travel
My foray into the world of Japanese anime dolls
"Foray" is the operative word for my brief incursion into the foreign, but fascinating (and vast) anime doll craze. My niece is into Japanese anime drawing, so I thought she would love a 3-D model from which to base her sketches. What better place to get one than in Tokyo. I am a fish out… Continue reading My foray into the world of Japanese anime dolls
First 48 in Tokyo
My first two days in Tokyo have been busy ones! I'm having a great time, and glad to have chosen to stay in the Asakusa area, as it's convenient to so many things I want to do. PHOTO: Good Morning, Tokyo! A glimpse of the Skytree from my room. One of my favorite activities so… Continue reading First 48 in Tokyo
First leg of my trip – Gyeongsan to Busan by Korail
Bags are packed, my puppy is boarded, now I’m on my way. I travel from Gyeongsan to Busan today, because my flight leaves really early from there. I had a migraine yesterday, so it’s left me with ultra-low energy today, unfortunately. One step at a time. PHOTOS: on the left, leaving home wearing my Mandala… Continue reading First leg of my trip – Gyeongsan to Busan by Korail
A couple of my current projects, and preparing for Tokyo
I leave for Tokyo early Wednesday morning (Korea time), so these next two days will be busy packing, planning, taking my dog to his sitter, and coming to a comfortable pause on some of my projects. I babysat my friend's shih tzu these last ten days. He just went home today, and I'm a little… Continue reading A couple of my current projects, and preparing for Tokyo
Tokyo bound in February
In about 10 days, I’ll be on my way to Tokyo, Japan for sightseeing, shopping, and plenty of cultural immersion. This will be my second trip to Tokyo, and my sixth visit to Japan. It's been about 8 1/2 years since I last visited Tokyo, but I have great memories of many iconic sights, including… Continue reading Tokyo bound in February
The Frill Seeker 