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This past weekend we headed deep into the heart of Kagawa Prefecture to explore one of its hidden spiritual gems called the Ishizuchi Shrine in Mitoyo. The entrance welcomes you with this stunning torii gate, marking the transition from the everyday world into the sacred one. The architecture here is simply breathtaking. You can feel the history in the woodwork and the way the shrine blends seamlessly with the surrounding forest. There’s a deep spiritual energy here, making it a perfect place to take a moment, breathe, and soak it all in. Ishizuchi Shrine in Mitoyo is truly a hidden treasure. If you’re looking for a serene escape from the busy city life, just want to experience a unique side of Japan, or want to pray to attain blessings then this is the place to be. Thank you all and until next time see you all later!



  

Spring is just around the corner in Kagawa, and with it comes the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossom season. Soon, parks and temple grounds will be awash in soft pink petals as sakura trees reach full bloom. Whether it’s a stroll through Ritsurin Garden, a picnic under the blossoms at Tamamo Park, or a visit to the quiet hillside groves, there’s no better time to enjoy the season’s renewal. The air is warming, the days are growing longer, and anticipation is building—hanami season is almost here. I can’t wait to welcome spring beneath the blossoms!


  

Yesterday was my 31st birthday! It's so hard to believe that I'm 31 now, and that it's the third birthday that I've had living here in Japan! It's been wonderful living here, and getting to meet so many awesome people. I really love living here, and I can't wait to see what the rest of this year is going to bring! It's getting so close to my family visiting too, I can't wait to see them! I just have to get everything packed for the first week since we'll be traveling and I'll be ready to head to Tokyo this weekend! I'm so excited!!  

The other night while I was sitting in my apartment I noticed I hadn't turned on my air conditioning. I went to grab the remote control, thinking about what temperature I wanted it set at, and realized I actually didn't want to turn it on. At this point I realized my apartment was warm enough and I was pretty comfortable. This also meant that spring had returned! Hopefully we can have some nice cool and warm nights without freezing inside our homes. I know the hot weather will come later, but for right now I want to enjoy this temperature while I still can.