Sophie LodgeCan I take a selfie at Hiroshima Peace Memorial?The Hiroshima Peace Memorial was one of the only surviving buildings in the whole of Hiroshima after the atomic bomb in 1945 devastated the…Nov 30, 2015Nov 30, 2015
Sophie LodgeVisiting the most famous temples in KyotoKyoto was the city that made me want to return to Japan. It’s over a thousand years old and stands as Japan’s historical imperial capital…Nov 2, 2015Nov 2, 2015
Sophie LodgeThe Most Romantic Place in the World — OsakaI paid a fleeting visit to Osaka last year and found it to be industrial, urban, and boring. All I saw was the stark contrast between a…Oct 4, 20151Oct 4, 20151
Sophie LodgeNara Lantern FestivalIn August every year, Japan celebrates Obon or Bon festival. This is a Buddhist ceremony where family members pay their respects to the…Aug 22, 2015Aug 22, 2015
Sophie LodgeNagoya Castle, Osu & To-ganji TempleLast week I visited Nagoya for the first time! Nagoya is the largest city in my area, and one of the largest in Japan. It takes about an…Aug 16, 2015Aug 16, 2015
Sophie LodgeVisiting Ise Shrine (Ise Jingu)Shinto is the local religion in Japan stretching back many centuries which presents parts of nature and life in the form of spiritual…Aug 12, 2015Aug 12, 2015
Sophie LodgeMy First Week in JapanI have just finished my 17th day living and working in Japan. It’s busy, it’s hot, it’s a culture shock, but it’s an adventure.Aug 11, 2015Aug 11, 2015