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December 14, 2025
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The White Castle

Himeji Castle, often called The White Heron Castle, seems to float above the city with its bright, shimmering walls. The white plaster that covers its wooden structure isn’t just beautiful — it also served a practical purpose, protecting the castle from fire and weather. In sunlight, the walls glow almost silver, while on cloudy days they take on a soft, misty tone. This ever-changing whiteness gives the castle an elegance that feels both delicate and strong — a perfect balance that has made it Japan’s most beloved and enduring fortress.

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December 12, 2025
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Around Laki Aishi

Lake Ashi is the heart of Hakone — calm, scenic, and framed by rolling hills that seem to change colour with every hour of the day. Small boats glide quietly across the water, and the lakeside paths invite slow walks past shrines, tea houses, and little harbours. Whether you arrive by boat, bus, or cable car, there’s a gentle rhythm to life here: time stretches, the air feels lighter, and the reflections on the lake make it easy to forget everything beyond its shores.

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December 7, 2025
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Perspectives on Himeji

Himeji Castle offers a lesson in perspectives. From afar, its white walls rise gracefully above the city, almost floating against the sky — a vision of perfection and harmony. Up close, the details tell a different story: steep stairways, narrow passages, and wooden beams worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. Every angle reveals something new — strength, elegance, and the quiet endurance of one of Japan’s most beloved castle.

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December 5, 2025
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Hakone in Summer

Nestled in the mountains southwest of Tokyo, Hakone is a region known for its hot springs, peaceful lakes, and lush green hills. It’s a favourite escape for city dwellers looking to slow down and reconnect with nature. And while it usually tends to be rainy in this part of Japan in early July, the weather was fabulous while we were there — warm, calm, and beautifully clear. We made the most of it, taking long walks around Lake Ashi, enjoying the quiet atmosphere, and simply letting the days drift by at a slower pace.

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November 30, 2025
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Castle of the White Heron

Situated gracefully above the city of Himeji, the Castle of the White Heron (Shirasagi-jō) embodies centuries of Japanese elegance and resilience. Its white walls and soaring roofs evoke the image of a heron taking flight, untouched by time despite wars and earthquakes. Built in the early 1600s, this masterpiece of defensive design hides strength within beauty — a maze of winding paths, steep wooden stairs, and watchful towers. Today, it stands not only as Japan’s most perfectly preserved castle, but as a symbol of quiet endurance and refined harmony.

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November 28, 2025
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Norway
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Norway at Dusk

As daylight fades, Norway reveals one of its most magical faces. The mountains soften into deep blue silhouettes, their outlines mirrored in the stillness of fjords. Fishing villages glow with warm light, lanterns and windows reflecting gently across the water. The sky lingers between colors—amber, rose, and violet—before surrendering to the calm of northern night. In summer, the dusk seems endless, a twilight that hovers like a dream, while in winter the brief glow feels all the more precious. Norway at dusk is a moment of quiet transformation, where nature, light, and silence blend into a harmony that lingers long after the sun has gone.

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