旅人

It has been a while since I touched this blog. Even though I haven’t touched this site, I’ve always been thinking about jotting down my thoughts and feelings. Writing it…

This past week has been pretty busy. Traveling by bus from school to the central shopping area for gifts and traveling to see temples takes up most of the time…

The art of kimono is amazing. Sadly, it is a dying craft along with many other traditional Japanese arts like calligraphy, flower arrangements, and the tea ceremony. More kids these…

I don’t know how to describe it, but after the deluge of rain the air smells re-energized. It doesn’t have the same sensation or scent as the the time after…

I don’t know how the Japanese manage their money, but buying fruits is expensive. A bunch of bananas with 4-5 pieces cost about $3 while a small container of grapes…

There was even a shrine for love, relationships, and marriage. It’s called the Jishu shrine. I realized I have a lot of pictures so I’ll limit it for now. Especially…

Yesterday, I said I would visit Yasakajinjya yesterday, but I ended up resting and getting some lunch. I didn’t realize how exhausted I was until I decided to return to…

It has been awhile since I last posted. I’m currently in Kyoto for a study abroad program through CSI at Ritsumeikan University. I’m hoping to become better in Japanese, especially…

Hey! I’m Janine, a Macaulay Honors Student at Queens College. This blog/website/webpage or however it is categorized will be a place for me to jot down places, memories, people, food,…