Usha's Odyssey

My first visit to UJI. I had never heard of this small but famous town located halfway between two historical cities – Kyoto and Nara. During our stays in Kyoto, it was my regular plan to meet my old Japanese friend Madame Matanosan Ozumi from Maizuru. She spoke good English. She always brought along one of her friend Machikosan who also spoke English . It was like a “ Day out for me “. They made plans for us to visit some very interesting spots around Kyoto, followed by lun

In the year 1999 we went to Japan twice. Earlier we had been there in August to visit a few hospitals. But in late November we went again...

During our visits to Hokkaido, once we were invited to Rishiri Island by a young a resident doctor with whom we became friends during our stay at Maizuru hospital. We were excited to go to this small island located North East tip of Hokkaido. There are two islands Rishiri and Rebub along the north east coast of Hokkaido known as the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. Rebun Island is a longish island, and is situated about 10 kilometers northwest of Rishiri Island and 5

My discovery of Miho museum was accidental. Friends of ours who lived in Manhattan and knew about our frequent visits to Japan had saved...

The Japanese Alps refers to a series of mountain ranges that traverse the main island of Japan. These mountain ranges are divided into three main sections: the Northern Alps (Hida Mountains), the Central Alps (Kiso Mountains), and the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains). The Japanese Alps are known for their scenic beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Northern Alps (Hida Mountains): These mountains are located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the ma