Suzdal, located northeast of Moscow, is one of the ancient cities on Russia's famous Golden Ring.
The sudden change of the program, which is rarely encountered in Taiwan, was quite an eye-opener for me.
The image printed on the Russian 100 ruble note is that of the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre, which is celebrating its 240th anniversary this year. It was one of the main reasons for my visit to Moscow. The facade of the theatre is dominated by a striking statue of the sun god Apollo driving a chariot pulled by four bronze horses, making it one of Moscow's iconic landmarks.
Whenever I visit a new country, I like to experience the freshest local ingredients and participate in the most authentic cooking lessons. Haru Cooking Class in Kyoto completely fulfilled my curiosity and expectations for traditional Japanese cuisine.
How delicious is the incredibly popular HARBS fruit mille-feuille?
When you're in Akihabara, besides exploring Animate and maid cafes, you definitely shouldn't miss out on the latest and most comprehensive selection of electronic products. For those who are looking for headphones, the highly acclaimed eイヤホン (e-earphone) is an absolute must-visit store!
In the famous Japanese detective mystery series "Aibou," the tea enthusiast Ukyo Sugishita frequently visits Demmers Teehaus to satisfy his love for tea. As a fan myself, I see Demmers Teehaus as a must-visit spot.
How much do Japanese people care about performing arts? Well, you can get a rough idea by just strolling through a stationary shop and checking out the various planners they have on display.
It was really nice to celebrate Valentine's Day by watching performances. The two performances I watched were about the transition from traditional Japanese gymnastics to dance. The first performance was presented by dancer Saiko Kino（木野彩子）, and Butoh artist Kumotaro Mukai（向雲太郎）using his body to explore the essence of Buto.
Utono Youth Hostel resembles a high-end resort! After a wild night of partying that left me feeling physically exhausted, I decided to stay at this large youth hostel and do some exploring.