Tag Archives: Japan

Zatoichi #1

Posted on July 3, 2021 by smkelly8

Salt of the earth, wily, dutiful, sharp, Zatoichi is a beloved character in classic Japanese film. After watching Zatoichi at Large, I learned that there are 27 films with this blind swordsman, who’s blind as the hero. I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, New Year's Resolution Movie Challenge | Tagged bushido, duty, feudal, Japan, The Blind Swordsman, yakuza, Zatoichi | 1 Comment

Sepia Saturday

Posted on April 17, 2021 by smkelly8

This week Sepia Saturday offers inspiration in the form of a visual prompt. This week we’re inspired by a Victorian living room. I love visiting historic houses so I’ll share some photos from those explorations. Moe recently, I visited Frank … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Blogging Challenge, Sepia Saturday | Tagged Chicago, China, Gilded Age, homes, Japan, living rooms, mid-century modern, Prairie style, Thailand, Victorian, Wisconsin | 4 Comments

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

Posted on April 7, 2021 by smkelly8

Macro/Close-Up Cee’s inspiring bloggers to post based on a prompt then share the post by linking to her blog or creating a pingback. This week she’s inspiring us to share a close-up, a.k.a. macro photo.

Posted in Asia | Tagged colorful, Japan, Kyoto, obi | 2 Comments

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Posted on March 24, 2021 by smkelly8

Crane fabric Birds of Any Kind Even in textiles Each week Cee of Cee’s Photography challenges bloggers with a fun prompt. This week we’re to share … Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Posted in Asia, Cee's Fun Foto Challenge, CFFC, Experience | Tagged Japan, jizu | Leave a comment

Which Way Challenge

Posted on February 21, 2021 by smkelly8

Hosted by Alive and Trekking, the weekly Which Way Challenge inspires bloggers to share photos of ways including: Roads: gravel, asphalt, cobbled, dirt, freeway, expressway, highway, bridges Indoor walkways: hallways, aisles, people movers Outdoor walks: sidewalks, paths, trails Stairs, elevators, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Blogging Challenge | Tagged Japan, Kyoto, temple, Which Way Challenge | 3 Comments

Japan’s Urinal Video Games – The Weird World Of The Sega Toylet

Posted on February 17, 2021 by smkelly8

Japan is known for its high-tech toilets, with electronic control panels, retractable bidets, heated seats, and sound effects to mask the user’s … Japan’s Urinal Video Games – The Weird World Of The Sega Toylet

Posted in Activity, Asia, Culture | Tagged games, Japan, unusual | Leave a comment

Which Way

Posted on February 1, 2021 by smkelly8

Posted in Asia, Blogging Challenge | Tagged Alive and Trekking, Japan, Which Way Challenge | 2 Comments

The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

Posted on January 28, 2021 by smkelly8

The town of Kusatsu is one of Japan’s most famous onsen resorts, a popular destination for those looking to relax and bathe in geothermal hot springs… The Art Of Yumomi – Traditional Water Cooling At Kusatsu Onsen

Posted in Asia, Experience | Tagged Japan, onsens, travel | Leave a comment

Silent Sunday

Posted on August 2, 2020 by smkelly8

Posted in Blogging Challenge, Experience, Museum, Silent Sunday | Tagged Japan | Leave a comment

Stray Dog

Posted on January 16, 2018 by smkelly8

If you can’t afford a trip to Japan, perhaps you can manage a trip via film. This just entailed a drive to my library. The first noir crime film in Japan, in Kurosawa’s Stray Dog (1949) rookie detective, Murakami, gets … Continue reading →