Hasu Transitoire (The Transient Lotus)

Can't seem to stay away from Tokyo for more than a few weeks...weak to its magnetic pull. An academic meeting gave the official reason, and adventures with friends (new and old) supplied the rest.

I've been remiss with writing, more to come soon. Images from recent travels for now. Kyushu is lovely, especially Fukuoka, a seaside port town that reminds one quite a lot of Seattle. The air is clean, people are friendly and seem generally happy, and there are lots of green spaces and parks and water. The food is delicious, too. A busy week of academic conference'ing, field tripping to shrines, temples, castle ruins, and museums. The history is rich and deep here, as Kyushu is the the closest point to Korea and China. Trade of ideas, goods, people, and also war gives Kyushu a unique character unlike other parts of Japan. Heading back tomorrow!