In my experience, where there are castles there are also stories. Himeji is no exception. This vibrant, serene city is also home to one of Japan's most famous ghost stories. Japan has hundreds of ghost stories, known as 怪談 which is pronounced kaidan. Living near Himeji made it was impossible not to learn a kaidan called 'Banchō Sarayashiki.' Its... Continue Reading →
Fairy Tales in Chicago: Blogger Meet Up and Colleen Moore’s Castle
A vast, bustling metropolis like Chicago does not seem a likely place to find fairy tales. But there is magic everywhere, if you take the time to look for it. During this trip, it came in the form of a Christmas market and a visit to the Museum of Science & Industry. The Christmas market was... Continue Reading →