Travel writing
My website began as a travelogue in 2009, before I learned Japanese or Chinese or had done any research. I highlight a few below, mostly a series exploring Buddhism in Japan.
https://kiroma.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/walking-the-philosophers-way-in-kyoto-2/
https://kiroma.wordpress.com/2012/08/11/the-flower-lantern-festival-and-cycling-in-nara/
https://kiroma.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/osakas-temples-and-shrines-around-shitennoji/
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