Imari, Japan

I lived at a Shinto Shrine ( Jinja ) for a few months with a family called the Kashida's... It was an amazing experience because I was living in a setting that most Japanese people don't even get to experience. Here are some of the pictures I took of ...

New Year's celebrations ended up being interesting enough. I ate soba with my host parents then we visited the Imari Shrine and Temple at midnight. On New Year's day we went to Kashima to visit a big Shrine. I wore a kimono. I don't think anyone else ...

Sakura - Cherry Blossoms! The wonderful pink/white flowers that have become famous for their beauty bloomed in early April. They were beautiful and I enjoyed them along with the rest of the population. The only problem - they lasted about 2 days! Here ...

These are various photographs taken throughout April. Many include Angel's mother, Michele, and brother, Tyler. They visited Japan mid-April. I'll explain them as you see them...