Nanzen-ji Temple 南禅寺 , Kyoto 京都 in Autumn

Don't get me wrong...I have nothing against hanami ( cherry blossom ) in Japan, but I feel that it is slightly overrated!! I mean the flowers are pretty no doubt, but sitting under a tree with a picnic basket j...

Trend Addiction in Japan

For the last few days, something has been constantly bothering me, I suspect I now suffer from a severe case of Japanese-aria, the first symptom being a very pronounced Trend Addiction!! And I am not being para...

Things to do in Japan : Takeda Castle 竹田城

Few weeks back we bought the special JR one day trip to 竹田城 Takeda Castle in Asago district 朝来市 in Hyogo prefecture 兵庫県. It included return tickets by JR train, bus to the castle ruins and Japanese style lunch....

Things to do in Japan : Himeji Castle and Koko-en

These pictures are two months old ( you can probably guess because I am wearing a sweater!! ) Anyways, I went to Himeji in April to see the famous Himeji Castle. Actually since I came to Japan in 2011 I had alw...

My Smart Price Fashion

I love wearing heels with any kind of ankle straps. Specially I am all about pairing them with socks these days. Also I am totally in for anything that looks like a bow....be it a belt or my new watch from Kate...