Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba

The view on the way is as much an attraction as the destination itself! After driving by Saiko Lake (one of the five Fuji Lakes), nestled on a mountain is Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba, an ancient Japanese village open-air museum with twenty thatched roof houses that depict traditional historical Japan although some of the structures now…

Oishi Park, Lake Bake Bakery Kawaguchiko

Oishi Park and Lake Bake Bakery offer stunning views of Fujisan. Just a couple weeks earlier and the Kochia (now brown round bushes) would have been gloriously red! . Thank you @mimio75 for the recommendation! The beautiful pictures below were taken by my dear friend, Malu Ortiz (and the one with her in it was…

Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Flagship Store

Not all houtou foudou (the dish) are created equal. The one at Hoto Fudo (the restaurant) has the hearty homemade with love x-factor. Chewy flat broad noodle with fresh local vegetables in an uber-rich vegetable broth make for the perfect comfort food. The one order is a big portion that it can serve 3. Hoto…

Arakurayama Park, Kawaguchiko

There’s only 20% chance of seeing shy Fujisan and we are blessed to see her all throughout our day trip to Kawaguchiko! . Mount Fuji | The Geeky Guide to See Mount Fuji at its Best . . . . . #grateful #thankyoulord #blessings #fuji #mtfuji #fujisan #japan #kawaguchiko #autumn #autumn2019 #arakurayamasengenpark #chureitopagoda #travel #traveling…

Autumn 2019 Kawaguchiko

Kawaguchiko leaves blooming like flowers. Loving autumn’s case of dying that causes beauty. Gal 2:20 . . . #japan #kawaguchiko #fuji #day #trip #travel #travelgram #traveling #traveler #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #outdoors #beauty #naturelover #autumn #red #momiji #autumn🍁 #koyo #autumn2019 #lakekawaguchi

Ask Whatever You Wish

Who wants a blank check from God? #betterthanaladdinsgenie. Let’s check the 2 requirements to qualify!🙏

Gradinner at HK BBQ Master, British Columbi

“Where would you like to eat?” That was Matt’s blank check for his grad dinner; he didn’t want to “flex” in a “bougie” place that would be “so extra.” Instead, he chose this restaurant whose main entrance is via a parking lot. Manila paper with brown tape lined the walls behind our plastic table with…

Mother’s Day Prayer

Dear Lord For young mothers, may You bless them with wisdom, patience, and energy in raising their children. . . For our own mothers and mother figures who have raised, mentored, encouraged, and cared for us; may You reward them with great joy, blessings, and reassurance even as they navigate their sunset years. . For…

Sakaimachi-dori Street and Otaru Canal

Otaru is a charming little harbor city less than a half hour by train from Sapporo; in light of this, it has become a “bedroom community” or commuter town wherein people live here while working in the now more-crowded ( and more pricey) urban center of Sapporo.  Preserved historical buildings throughout this city has given…

Pizza Is Love

Because now everyday is Valentine’s Day, a pizza date at the corner sans traffic gives me joy. In my blinder years I might have minded but I am starting to learn to be grateful for what’s there and not grumble about what’s not, be content in every situation, not insist on my own way and…