Author Archives: Taylor Kennedy

The other day, a friend of mine asked me how I’m going to live differently since my visit to Kyoto. I didn’t think about it until then, but I now realize that my way of thinking has definitely been influenced … Continue reading →

Today I got lost… again. My plan for this morning was to go to Fushimi Inari, because I wanted to see it before I left Kyoto. I knew that my time was going to be limited, so I woke up … Continue reading →

Today I felt fully adjusted to the pace of this trip. I think my jet lag is completely gone, which is slightly sad because we’re going to leave so soon. We left with an early start, meeting for breakfast at … Continue reading →

This morning I decided to venture out to Kyoto tower. Once again, it was really refreshing to venture off on my own for a while. The snow was beautiful and the weather was actually warm in the morning. I had … Continue reading →

Today was all about tea ceremony. The first thing we did was carry spring water from a shrine well. Dairik talked about how the ability to access clean water is an often forgotten blessing. I really enjoyed starting the morning on … Continue reading →

Today was a very busy and tiring day! I think I wasn’t fully prepared for it, but it was still rewarding and interesting. We started off with a lecture on Noh theatre. Aside from the reading, I’ve had zero exposure … Continue reading →

Today was our day off, and so a few of us decided to take a break from exploring temples and instead go on more everyday adventures. First, we visited the home of Kawai Kanjiro, a famous deceased potter who lived … Continue reading →

Although I still haven’t fully adjusted to the jet lag, today I was once again surprised by how much energy I was able to sustain. I find myself exhausted at the end of each day, but it’s a good feeling to … Continue reading →

Even though it was a busy day with little sleep, today was very special and memorable for me. Looking back at the photos, I’m amazed at how much we accomplished today. One of the most memorable parts of the day … Continue reading →