Latest Fashion Trends I will follow in 2015: Coordinates or Matching Sets May 25, 2015 When I tell you that I am slow in following latest fashion trends, I am not kidding. For instance this matchy - matchy or coordinate trend that started maybe a few months back, I jumped on the bandwagon only re...
Things to do in Osaka, Japan 日本: Flower viewing at Nagai Park 長居公園 May 18, 2015 Flower viewing is a very popular activity in Japan and most of the festivals revolve around flowers, but they are not only limited to cherry blossom! Every month and season has their own distinct flower. Surpri...
Best place to see Cherry Blossom さくら: Osaka Castle 大坂城 April 9, 2015 Osaka Castle 大坂城 is and will remain my favorite whether it is to see cherry blossom or color change. This year we have not been very lucky with hanami as it has been raining constantly for the last few days. H...
Things to do in Japan in Spring: Plum Blossom at Osaka Castle 梅大 坂城 March 18, 2015 Every year in Spring I visit Osaka Castle to view Cherry Blossoms, it's a ritual that I absolutely enjoy. Believe it or not but only this year I discovered the beauty of Plum Blossoms and although every one tri...
Luxe : Organic Japanese Beauty Products March 1, 2015 Organic, locally sourced, homegrown, sustainable are all terms that have a certain 'calling' to them, they are not a fad anymore! It is the need of the hour, after decades of living in a world with absolutely n...
French Dining in Osaka : Chelsea Dining, Namba Parks チェルシー なんばパークス January 15, 2015 These pictures are from last year, by last year I mean December when I went to have dinner at Chelsea Dining チェルシー なんばパークス that is kind of French dining at Namba Parks. The restaurant has an all Japanese menu, ...
New Year’s Lunch Buffet @Windows on the World, Hilton Osaka ヒルトン 大阪 January 12, 2015 New Year in Japan is very unique and traditional. Most Japanese return to their hometowns over the New Year break and most shops and restaurants are closed. The majority of Japanese people usher in the New Year...
Best place to see Autumn colors in peace : Osaka Castle 大坂城 December 14, 2014 I can't get enough of Autumn colors, but I have actually given up on going to Kyoto as there isn't a single place to breathe there in Autumn. I have settled in for someplace nearer to home i.e. Osaka Castle 大坂城...
Things to do in Japan : Miyajima 宮島 October 13, 2014 Miyajima 宮島 was on my list as it is one of the top most scenic sights in Japan. And finally I was able to tick one item off my bucket list. I visited Miyajima last month. September is not a good time to travel ...