Tag Archives: Nitta Yoshisada

Holey Stones and Nitta Was Here Too

Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2023 by wildinjapan

Hi blog. This post was seeded years ago, back when I first started blogging. In fact, the following story was one I had in mind when I wrote this post back in 2012! In a corner of the grounds of … Continue reading →

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Nitta and the Rat Yakushi

Posted on Thursday, November 3, 2022 by wildinjapan

Hi, blog November has arrived and although the mornings are often quite chilly and in the upper single digit temperature range, afternoons may top 20℃. Recently we received the monthly city newspaper and something caught my eye. It was a … Continue reading →

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And I Would Walk 17 More…

Posted on Thursday, May 5, 2022 by wildinjapan

Hi blog. After two consecutive years of cancellations due to global pandemics, the 6th Yoshitaka Walk was held this year on May 4th. I managed to get into a group – the last one to depart – with one of … Continue reading →

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Nitta Was Here

Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2021 by wildinjapan

Hi blog. I’ve finally been able to take advantage of my time and the weather to throw together a quick post which I was originally hoping would be last month’s miraculous fourth post instead of what could be a miraculous … Continue reading →

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From the General’s Hill to the White Horse

Posted on Friday, November 6, 2020 by wildinjapan

A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse Richard III, Shakespeare Hi blog. I can’t believe a month has passed between posts.  (Well, actually I can, but I will spare you the gory/boring details and get on with it.) … Continue reading →

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