Nomura Samurai House Archives

The Journal of Japanese Gardening’s Shiosai Rankings

January 29, 2019 by Ryan Tucci

If you followed along with Shyla and I’s Japan trip, you will have noticed we made a stop at Nomura Samurai House and Garden. Gardens were an aspect of Japan that wasn’t really on my radar when I was planning my trip to Japan. The trip was in December so I … Read more

Kanazawa: A Place Well Preserved (December 29 to 30)

January 30, 2019January 28, 2019 by Ryan Tucci

Kanazawa was spared from the air raids during World War 2 which allowed many of the old structures and areas of the city to remain well preserved (source). Hence the title of this post. Day 1: December 29 Arrival Day Unfortunately for me, our last day in Fukui was wet. … Read more