Megumi Hara– Author –
Festivals and seasonal celebrations are this event producer’s specialty. Her coverage brings readers into the heart of each gathering with vibrant, on-the-ground detail.
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Anime
Step into the World of Tamako Love Story: A Pilgrimage to Kyoto’s Usagiyama Shopping Arcade
There's a certain kind of warmth that some stories leave you with, a gentle hum that resonates long after the credits roll. It’s the feeling of a cozy blanket, a sweet treat, a first love blossoming in the most familiar of places. Kyoto ... -
Novel
Walking with Giants: A Literary Pilgrimage into the Wild Heart of Charlotte Brontë’s Yorkshire
There are books that you read, and then there are books that you inhabit. They wrap around you like a wool cloak on a windswept moor, their atmosphere seeping into your very bones. For millions, the novels of Charlotte Brontë, particular... -
Artist
Chasing the Light: A Pilgrim’s Guide to the World of Fujishima Takeji
Hello there, I'm Megumi, and from my little corner of Tokyo, I get to plan events that connect people with the vibrant pulse of Japan. But sometimes, the most profound connections aren't found in a bustling festival, but in the quiet, su... -
Artist
From the Blue Ridge to the Tyrrhenian Sea: Following the Ghost of Cy Twombly
There's a language spoken in the quiet spaces between words, in the frantic energy of a scribble, in the ghost of a line erased but not forgotten. This is the language of Cy Twombly, an artist who wrote paintings and painted poems. His c...
