November 24, 2017. Osaka Station Okonomiyaki Kiji Umeda Sky Building Shinsekai Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Dotombori A sumptuous dinner of fugu (puffer or blow fish). A peek at pachinko.
Henro Postscript: Osaka Day 1
Shikoku: Rice and Onions
Today's leisurely walk would take us to through the agricultural heartland of Kochi Prefecture. We were on our way to Kochi City for two day's rest in one of Shikoku's larger urban centers. Along the way, we will visit three more temples on the Henro-michi. First comes Dianichiji, Temple 28, a modest complex brought... Continue Reading →
Tokyo Drift
In the lexicon of the Situationist movement, a drift (or more properly, dérive) is an impromptu walk that attempts to confound the established pathways and instructions designed for pedestrians. Drifters follow their own senses. They create arbitrary instructions in order to see their world anew and in a way not prescribed by the pedestrian rule-book... Continue Reading →