Sorry for the lack of posts these days (I’m embarrassed I haven’t posted about my trip to Shamijima for previewing the Setouchi Triennale there yet) but this time of the year is probably the busiest at work and as a consequence, I’m sometimes too tired at night to post

  I had never been to Ritsurin Garden in winter before. That changed on January 1st as it was the destination of our first outing of the year. It may not come as a surprise that it is probably not the best time of the year to discover the garden

    Just a gardener tending to the pine-trees in Ritsurin-kōen. There are worse jobs.    

  A few times a year (three or four) Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu opens its doors after sunset for some special events such as the cherry blossoms or when trees are changing into their autumnal colors. This is what is happening now. Since last Friday and until December 2nd, Ritsurin Garden will

  I don’t usually write “travel advice” posts, quite regularly when I see posts of people visiting Takamatsu and going to Ritsurin Garden, I think a few pieces of advice could come in handy. I heard it’s very beautiful at this time of the year. I had never really thought

  A few days ago, Blaine asked me if it was worth it to visit Ritsurin Park in the Fall. My short answer was “yes”. Here is my long answer (with not many more words though):        Note that those pictures were taken on December 4th, 2011. Just

    The most famous bridge of Ritsurin Garden. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, and that you’ll see it again. And one of those days, I should try to find more information about it.    

  If you have visited Takamatsu, I have a few questions for you. Yes, I know, I’m asking a lot to my readers these days; first this thing about share buttons, and now that. Here is the deal, the city of Takamatsu has asked my friend Cathy feedback with these

    This Onigawara can be seen in the sort of small museum in Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu.    

    This small stone building over the pond in the northern half of the Ritsurin Garden used to be a place to watch ducks during the Edo Period, and probably hunt them too. And actually that makes me wonder. If Japanese people used to eat ducks a few Centuries

  While certain bloggers – and not the worst of them – have almost turned this into a trademark, I’ve always had issues with taking pictures of strangers. There are a few reasons to that. One could mention the fact that there is some unpleasant underlying exoticism in finding Japanese

  One of the good things about having Monday off is that one can avoid the week-end crowds for a few things, be it shopping or watching cherry blossoms in the most famous and beautiful park in the area. If on Sunday, any place that had cherry trees was invaded

    Even though this picture is a couple years old, this is a big hint to tell you where I was today, and seeing what’s the main natural even in Japan right now, you can imagine what’s coming in one post or two.    

    Yesterday, I had planned to go to Ritsurin Garden to admire (and take a ton of pictures) of the plum trees that are now in bloom. Unfortunately, rain decided otherwise. Now, I’m afraid we’ll have to wait until 2013 for that. So instead, here is an old picture