The lighting and busyness of the hotel lobby clouded my ability to see the biplane on top of the books.  I...

The restaurant is on a lower level. One must pass through a single entrance and a small waiting area to...

I had calls to make and work to get done.  The first thing I looked for in the coffee shop was...

I waited at the counter for others to arrive.  With no one to my right or left and busy staff focused...

On the window shelf in the apartment sits a Buddha.  In the Buddha’s best tradition, the image reminds me of the...

The wall was intimidating.  There was only one sign.  Fortunately, there was an unmarked counter with an individual standing behind it.  I asked...

When I hear the word “destination,” my first thoughts are of a location and the road between where I am...

The soba, broth, and dumplings were terrific.  I found depth, complexity, and warmth in the broth that I did not expect.  The...

The doorway to the restaurant was an introduction to all that followed.  Minimalist, monotoned, and unassuming – it reflected contemporary Japanese...