A Cold Night in San’ya

San’ya is the city that no longer exists. During the Edo period (17th-19th cent.) this area was known as Fujiwara, the red-light district. Later came the name San’ya which means mountain valley, for there used to be a mountain (actually more of a hill) here but it was moved into the bay by the bucket . . . → Read More: A Cold Night in San’ya

Back in the Groove

O.K.! I confess! I am guilty of neglecting this blog for ages! (Over 6 months to be exact!) I guess it just gets discouraging when there isn’t any feedback. But others have told me they are looking, even if not responding. So in hopes that there are at least a few silent readers out there, . . . → Read More: Back in the Groove