Je suis très intéressé par la manière dont les japonais perçoivent leur religion. Que shintoïsme et bouddhisme se soient côtoyés pendant si longtemps sans provoquer de conflits religieux...c'est impressionnant.
Avez-vous une opinion quand à la manière dont la religion est vécue au Japon? N'est-ce pas ridicule de prétendre appartenir à plusieurs religions en même temps? Comment être shintô et bouddhiste à la fois sans provoquer des paradoxe en soi? Ces deux religions sont si différentes. Le japonais n'ont-ils tout simplement pas perdu la signification du sacré? Se rendre dans un sanctuaire relève bien souvent plus du tourisme que du pèlerinage j'ai l'impression. Du moins ils s'y rendent pour une prière personnelle, qui n'a rien à voir avec l'esprit religieux.
Voila des questions qui me taraudent depuis bien longtemps.
Et si tu prenais le sujet dans l'autre sens ? N'est-ce pas incroyablement limité que de se reconnaître dans une religion à l'exclusion de toutes les autres ? L'animisme, le culte des ancêtres a-t-il vraiment disparu de la culture judéo-chrétienne ? Combien de peuples se sont massacrés au seul motif de l'intolérance de leurs religions respectives ? Combien d'hommes et de femmes sont aujourd'hui jugés au nom de lois divines qu'il est sacrilège de contester ? Dans ces grands lieux de pélerinage que sont la cathédrale de Chartres ou le Mont St Michel, combien de visiteurs savent encore ce qui signifient les symboles gravés dans la pierre ? Combien ont le respect de laisser l'autre prier pendant un office ? As-tu déjà fait une retraite dans un monastère pour comprendre la dimension de la prière personnelle ?
D'accord avec la réponse qui a été faite... En outre, les Japonais ne croient pas en UN seul et unique Dieu comme le font les religions à mon avis rétrogrades (et dangereuses) comme la religion catholique ou la religion musulmane. Les Japonais rendent plus hommage aux éléments et à la nature et leur religion est plutôt philosophique. Elle est à mon avis plus sincère, plus ouverte et plus intelligente que les autres...
En outre, les religions prônées par les Japonais (mais aussi par les Chinois ou les Indiens -le bouddhisme est d'origine indienne-) n'ont jamais cherché à convertir le monde entier. C'est sans doute ce qui explique cette cohabitation naturelle entre différents courants de pensées. Les Japonais avaient en revanche expulsé (violemment !) les Portugais cathos au 16e siècle car ceux-ci étaient venu faire du prosélytisme au Japon...
Les Japonais auraient selon Artorius "perdu la signification du sacré". Bon, en fait, je crois qu'ils l'on moins perdu que les occidentaux. Mais quand bien même, ce serait plutôt une bonne chose que tout le monde (entier !) perde une bonne fois pour toute la signification du sacré, source de tant de conflits dans l'histoire de l'humanité ! Cet avis n'engage que moi bien sûr... mais sachez que je suis tout à fait d'accord avec moi-même 😛...
La religion shinto est polythéiste, mais aucun d'entre eux ne semble y croire. Ils vont au sanctuaire simplement pour avoir une pensée à sa famille, réussir le prochain examen, ou bien trouver un coin paisible pour se détendre. Mais ca n'a plus rien à voir avec la pratique comme cela ce fait en Inde, ou les gens vont aux temples pour réellement etre en phase avec la sensation du sacré, et par la je veux dire dédier des pensées auprès des divinités...
Il est indéniable que beaucoup d'occidentaux font n'importe quoi de leur religion, mais c'est un peu hors-sujet...
Au passage, je suis sans confession, quoique séduit par la pratique bouddhiste. J'ai l'impression que vous m'assimilez à un chrétien étroit d'esprit...
Je vous rappelle également que le shintoisme était un des principal moteur de l'ultra-nationnalisme au Japon pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Hirohito n'était-il pas consideré comme un dieu-vivant? Descandant d'Amaterasu, la déesse Soleil? Combien de gens se sont suicidé pour lui? Combien de gens sont mort de la main de japonais convaincu qu'ils étaient suprérieur, au nom de la sélection divine?
Non non, je n'ai pas du tout fait de rapprochement avec ce que tu disais et ton éventuelle religion, j'ai bien compris que ta remarque concernait le rapport que les Japonais entretiennent avec la religion et non si toi tu es croyant ou non...
Oui, ce que tu dis est vrai pour le mouvement ultra-nationaliste... Mais bon, c'est une autre époque quand même, de l'eau a coulé sous les ponts et, sans ignorer ce qui s'est passé à cette époque, il faut reconnaitre que le Japon actuel n'est plus celui des années 1940. De la même manière, l'Allemagne actuelle n'est plus (du tout !) celle de 1940...
Mais pour en revenir à ce que tu disais, que les Japonais pratiquent "par principe" c'est, je pense, comme pas mal d'occidentaux finalement, non ? On peut considérer ça hypocritque peut-être. Personnellement, je pense que moins les gens seront croyants, plus la paix aura des chances d'être assurée sur la terre... alors si les Japonais ne croient pas trop ou ne croient à rien, c'est plutôt une bonne chose...
Oui, heureusement le Japon a bien changé depuis, mais Marathon parlait des chrétiens qui massacraient les paiens, à une époque bien plus lointaine que la 2GM (et tu était bien d'accord avec lui^^)
Mais je ne suis pas du tout d'accord sur ce que tu dis concernant les liens qui existent entre religion et agressivité. Comme tu l'as dit, il existe des religions qui sont plutôt fondé sur des principes inébranlables (souvent le cas des religions monothéistes), et bien souvent ce sont elles qui sont à l'origine de bien des conflits, mais il existe également d'autre religions qui cherchent plutôt à inculquer un mode de vie éthique, comme le Bouddhisme. Je n'ai pas trouvé jusqu'à ce jour d'exemple de conflits perpétrés par des Bouddhistes.
On peut croire avec ferveur à une religion sans pour autant chercher à devenir violent. Et en fait, se dévouer à une religion peut être un bon moyen de développer l'esprit, d'éduquer sa sensibilité.
Maintenant, ce que je veux savoir c'est quel est vraiment le lien qui existe entre les japonais et les 2 principales religions, de nos jour, afin d'éclaircir mes opinions. Je me suis rendu au Japon 2 fois...et j'ai toujours pas saisi😊
Moi je dirais que le bouddhisme et le shintoisme sont plutot des philosophies, ou des idéologies. Mais pas vraiment des religions...
Et pour moi, la croyance la pas forcément besoin d'une religion pour s'exprimer.
C'est pour ça que je trouve que le terme "philosopie" est plus aprorié à ces japonais dont tu parlais qui vont au temple pour faire une prière personnelle pour reussir un exam par exemple. Ils sont croyants (sinon ils ne prieraient pas) mais n'appartiennent pas forcément à une religion proprement dite.
C'est plus une sorte d'adéquation avec leur environnement, de philosophie de vie, d'harmonie avec toute vie.
Donc non, selon moi ce n'est aps une blague, c'est même plus sincère qu'une prière aprise par coeur et récité machinalement.
Et c'est aussi pour ça que je suis d'accord avec Kujila quand il dit que la religion entraine souvent une agréssivité, car souvent quand il y a religion, il y a pouvoir.
Oui, heureusement le Japon a bien changé depuis, mais Marathon parlait des chrétiens qui massacraient les paiens, à une époque bien plus lointaine que la 2GM (et tu était bien d'accord avec lui^^)
Je pensais aussi à mes amis libanais qui ont survécu à la guerre civile au milieu des années 70. Pour ne citer que ce conflit à forte dimension confessionnelle.
Maintenant, ce que je veux savoir c'est quel est vraiment le lien qui existe entre les japonais et les 2 principales religions, de nos jour, afin d'éclaircir mes opinions. Je me suis rendu au Japon 2 fois...et j'ai toujours pas saisi
Je ne suis pas sûr qu'un Japonais pourrait saisir ce qui unit et ce qui sépare catholiques et protestants en France, après un deuxième voyage dans ce pays.
Je ne suis pas sûr qu'un Japonais pourrait saisir ce qui unit et ce qui sépare catholiques et protestants en France, après un deuxième voyage dans ce pays.
J'avoue que même en vivant en France, je ne suis pas sure de pouvoir répondre à cette question...
Voici un article qui traite de la "Les religions contemporaines du Japon. Coexistence et conflit " ICI
Meilleure réponse à ce jour. Avant de discourir sur ce que croient ou ne croient pas les japonais, il serait bon de s'en faire une idée basée sur autre chose que des impressions superficielles et des comparaisons trop souvent inadéquates avec nos pratiques, ce qui n'est pas évident car cela demanderait un niveau de maîtrise du langage et une intimité avec ses interlocuteurs que peu d'entre nous possèdent.
J'ajouterai qu'il faut arrêter d'idéaliser le bouddhisme, qui s'est avéré, et s'avère encore parfois (Sri Lanka ...) vecteur de conflits au même titre que toutes les autres religions, lorsqu'elles sont instrumentalisées à des fins politiques. Dans le cas du Japon, le nationalisme des années 20 n'a pas été soutenu que par le Shinto, beaucoup d'obédiences bouddhistes s'y sont également impliquées. Le Higashi Honganji à Kyoto, par exemple, avait il y a quelques années monté une exposition au sujet de sa participation à l'endoctrinement de la population au bénéfice des militaires, et exprimait sa repentance à ce sujet.
Many of us have noticed that bugs have been making it difficult to navigate the forum lately.
I’ll let Kate and Ticapi explain the issue:
I went to your profile to check out the Thailand travel journal, and when I clicked on it, it brought me back here again. All week, I’ve been dealing with bugs like this—it’s really discouraging from continuing on VF.🙁
I had the same thing happen, and multiple times. For me, it was Montagnard’s latest journal that kept coming up no matter which discussion I clicked on.
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
Hello everyone! 🙂🙂,
A BIG thank you to all the travelers who sent us postcards this year—my students are becoming real geography whizzes!!!!!!!! I’m renewing my call for your kindness this year! We’re also working on food, so if your postcards can make our mouths water with local dishes, traditional meals, or typical recipes, that’d be amazing!!
Here’s a quick recap of the project:
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globetrotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse, working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m starting a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of the journal will focus on opening up to the world, diversity, travel, countries, culture...
I’m launching a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a little postcard (from France or anywhere in the world!) to take us on a journey and help us discover new places, countries, and horizons—much more fun and exciting than a regular geography textbook! One section of our journal could be called "We received mail from " and would be an opportunity to research that location and share what we learn with our readers (a super enriching activity in class).
The project starts in September 2025 but has no real end date, as this journal and world discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in my ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! (The kids will find them when they return.)
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow traveler friends. Make us dream, take us on a journey!!!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!!
Thank you in advance for your participation(s)! Below is our address. Feel free to leave your own address on a corner of the postcard if you’d like us to write back! 😊
The ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and see you soon, I hope! 😁
Julien
Regarding the amount of tobacco you can buy during a trip in the European Union and bring back to France, we can't really talk about a "duty-free allowance," because the rules around how much tobacco you can bring back to France aren't straightforward at all under French law.
BOLIVIA: THE COUNTRY ON THE BRINK (What's Really Happening)
A dramatic saga is unfolding before our eyes in the Andes. Between suffocating blockades, clashes, an international airlift, and historic political decisions, Bolivia has just experienced 48 hours of rare intensity.
Here’s the full breakdown (economic, social, and political) of the last 48 hours:
For travelers and tourists: the article also includes an important note about the upcoming publication (starting tomorrow) of the precise status of roadblocks, route by route.
I’ll post the full update here on Voyage Forum!
Don’t miss this in-depth analysis. History is being written before our eyes! https://www.petitherge.com/bolivie-paralysie-et-ultimatum
I just discovered a great show on Arte.
It's called "7 en route": seven young European journalists travel around Europe in a fully converted bus, making reports on every city they visit. It's amazing! 🙂
Yesterday, for example, they were in Rome, Italy, and the reports included things like the world's smallest restaurant—a super romantic spot for two. There was also a report on the king of paparazzi in Italy.
They have to pick topics that let us discover the little quirks of each country. And at the end of each episode, we get to see the finished report.
It's such a great show, mixing journalism, travel, and discovery—basically, a must-watch!
It airs in the evening starting at 6:50 PM (I think), and it started this past Monday, July 14th.
If you watch it, let me know—we can chat about it!
I left my heart’s country eight days ago and returned to my adopted one—or was it the other way around? Scotland-Morvan, Morvan-Scotland, I’m not quite sure anymore.
After a quarter without dragging my slippers around here, even though I’d loudly declared I had no interest left in this site, here I am again!
My imagination never stays fallow for long. Just enough time for my inner land to rest. It gets overgrown with fresh nettles, the kind you can pick without getting stung. Then, it’s time to till the fragrant earth and let the story grow.
I hesitated over where to set this story.
Maybe the Highlands, maybe the Hebrides, maybe the Orkney Islands, maybe the Shetland Islands. All of Scotland is myth—easy to embroider.
But in the end, no. I’d almost be too afraid to bare my soul.
The story will take place at home. Simple, practical.
1)
This morning, I was up well before dawn, feeling a bit grumpy, but nothing a bowl of coffee won’t fix. I love my bowl, and no one dares take it. It’s porcelain, edged with intertwined blue flowers. On the bottom, it says "Revol." The factory has existed long before the Revolution. It was my great-grandmother’s bowl. She drank roasted barley from it during the war, then her Leroux chicory.
Last year, a little guy dropped it. My bowl broke into three pieces. A black anger vibrated deep inside me. The little boy was so upset, on the verge of tears. How could I scold him!
I picked up the three pieces and took Little Boy in my arms. His hair smelled of the light, sweet sweat of toddlers. A gentle hug that healed—his budding sorrow and my anger—everything vanished, and time carried on.
Today, my bowl is even prettier. Man fixed it using the traditional kintsugi technique, except he didn’t use gold powder or lacquer but superglue, and he delicately painted the cracks with woad blue. And my bowl is even more beautiful now.
I’m lingering, I can tell—it’s just that a story wraps itself in life, and life can’t be told in the snap of a finger. Life is long. Like in architecture, you start with a rough sketch, called a "sous-cul" (the initial pencil drawing), then you make a tracing, which is the work itself, the one you later carefully roll up in a wooden tube.
Life is like that: you erase, you start over, you use the nub of the pencil until it’s tiny, but you keep going—dreaming, loving.
"Living is a full-time occupation, a unique adventure. Always a surprise and a wonder, which sometimes turns into astonishment. And, from time to time, happiness."*
Alright, enough digressing—this introduction is definitely too long.
Tomorrow, I’ll get to the heart of the matter.
(I hate that expression; it feels like I’m cutting into someone’s skin.)
I’m Yann, a 28-year-old TikToker who loves traveling!
Since I’ve been to several destinations, I’d love to get a flag from each one as a sort of trophy. But from what I’ve seen online, a lot of sites sell them with what looks like really poor quality...
So I’m reaching out to you all to share a site you usually use—help me start my collection! :)
hi there
I’d love to get some opinions—I’ve never used Airbnb before.
They’re offering a key handover via lockbox.
Any tips or advice?
Is it reliable?
Best,
Hi there, I’m Laura, and I’m looking for a few people to answer some questions so I can understand your travel wishes and challenges. It won’t take long—I can chat here, by email, or by phone. Don’t worry, I’m not selling anything! 😊
On this forum, we talk a lot about trekking in the Himalayas, but I’d love to share another side of Nepal: its spiritual, cultural, and religious atmosphere, especially in Kathmandu.
Nepal, much like Tibet and Bhutan, is deeply connected to the Himalayas—the ultimate sacred mountain range. This small country exudes a calming vibe, shaped by a strong spiritual dimension. What I loved most was the unique sensory experience you get there. Walking around temples and tantric monasteries, a distinct scent fills the air—aromatic plants used for ritual fumigation. Locals mainly burn Himalayan juniper, cedar, sandalwood, and other local essences. This fragrant smoke is a way to purify the space and reach the deities, and you’re constantly enveloped in these aromas.
Another striking aspect is the sound. As soon as you step outside, you hear bells ringing in front of temples. People ring them three times before praying to announce their presence to the deities. Nepal is also the birthplace of singing bowls and sound meditation practices. In Kathmandu, you can easily find meditation sessions or "sound baths."
The spiritual dimension is everywhere: a Hindu sadhu practicing asceticism, a lama in deep red robes with his mala, turning a prayer wheel while murmuring "Om mani padme hum." Newar Buddhism, Tantrism, and Hinduism coexist harmoniously in daily life.
For those who love exploring a destination through its culture and spirituality, Nepal is an unforgettable place. What was your spiritual experience in Nepal like?
Hi,
I’m landing in Quebec and then heading to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I’d like to rent a pick-up. My question is: does this vehicle come with a cover and is it secure enough to store luggage in? I’ve heard two conflicting opinions. Thanks
I just installed the Maps.Me app on my phone. I only recently found out about this app. I’m traveling in 2 weeks and a few days, and I’m a bit stuck on how to use it.
I’m from the Montreal (Quebec) area, and I’d love to know if there’s a kind soul out there who could help me get started and use the app at least minimally.
If there are private lessons available, I’d be interested in those too.
Like many others, I’m overjoyed to hear that VoyageForum is reopening! I’ve been waiting hopefully for this, and it’s wonderful that it’s finally happening!
I just couldn’t bring myself to actively participate in other French-language travel forums—their format and way of doing things never appealed to me as much. I really hope that VF’s structure, categories, and interface won’t change too much despite the handover, because I’m very attached to them. Through thick and thin, the site has held strong—it’s amazing!
In a previous message, François mentioned that there were positions to fill ahead of the reopening, including moderators...
I’ve been eagerly waiting for this and hoping to send in my CV.
Now, after reading the latest message, it seems like the team is already fully formed. But are there still a few spots left to fill?
I’ve been a VF member for 20 years (since 2004). I’d love to contribute to this wonderful adventure as a moderator if VF would trust me with the role. If the team is open to reviewing it, I’m ready to send my CV. Could you let me know the next steps?
I’m planning a 3-week trip to Japan in May with Voyage Privé. The package includes a 5 GB eSIM, but my phone isn’t new enough to support it. VP told me I could buy a SIM card when I arrive at the airport.
Sure enough, I’ve seen online that this is possible with different providers.
I only need it for checking routes, looking up addresses, train schedules, etc.—basically using Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and similar apps. No heavy downloads or major internet use. All hotels should provide free Wi-Fi for that, right?
Has anyone got any tips for me on this? What have you tried, and how much did it cost?
Thanks for your help!
I’d like to know if you can buy reef-safe sunscreen sprays at 7-Eleven. If so, how much do they cost? We’re traveling with backpacks, so we’ll either buy 100ml here or in Thailand.
I wanted to share a really unpleasant experience from our last trip booked with Promoséjours and organized by FTI.
We booked an 8-day/7-night stay in Egypt, from June 8 to 15.
The flight initially scheduled was changed a week before departure to take off at 10 PM from Paris CDG.
In the end, it took off with a 1-hour delay and included an unmentioned stopover in Marsa Alam.
We landed in Hurghada at 4 AM and arrived at the hotel at 6 AM.
So, we spent our first night on the plane.
For the return trip, surprise—the flight was moved up. We left the hotel at 10:30 PM on Friday the 14th to take off at 2 AM and land at 7 AM at Paris CDG.
So, we spent our last night on the plane too.
After sending a complaint letter to Promoséjours / FTI, they replied that the first and last days can be dedicated to transport (which I already knew) and that no matter how many nights you book, you’re not guaranteed to spend them in the hotel—it could just as well be on the plane.
I’m really questioning this.
Isn’t there a law that protects customers in cases like this?
Because when I do the math, the first and part of the second day were spent on transport, same for the second-to-last and last day. And I paid for 7 nights for a stay that only lasted 5.
Anyway, I just want to say thanks to them—thanks to their two sleepless nights in transit, I’m coming back even more exhausted from a trip that was supposed to be restful!
I also want to warn anyone booking through this agency about visas for Egypt.
At booking, they told me the visa was included in the price, then they sent me an email saying I’d have to pay for it on-site at 25 €.
Once there, we were directed to a special line for FTI customers, and guess what? They charged us 30 €!
Basically, they’re great at making sure you *enjoy* your vacation—mostly by enjoying your wallet!
If anyone has dealt with this kind of situation and won their case, I’m all ears.
Hi there!
I’m heading to Thailand for two months.
So I thought I’d get a Thai SIM card to use Google Maps for getting around cities, mostly.
Here’s my question: will this SIM affect my apps? Or will they work the same as with my Orange SIM?
Is there any setup I need to do, or can I just pop in the Thai SIM?
I’d also like to switch back to my Orange SIM now and then while I’m in Thailand—on the same phone. Will I need to reset the phone, or will it reconnect without any issues?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Best,
Huiclos
Hi, I’d like to know where we can buy beer or wine in Chefchaouen and around Merzouga. We’ll be doing a circuit and staying at the Parador Hotel in Chefchaouen and in a bivouac in Merzouga.
Thanks for any info you can share!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out to all travelers and globe-trotters on this forum. I’m a teacher in Creuse working in a ULIS program (which welcomes children aged 6 to 12 with disabilities into a mainstream school). This year, I’m launching a school journal project that will involve the kids in many different topics. A big part of this journal will focus on opening up to the world, embracing differences, travel, global cultures, and more.
I’m putting out a call to invite as many of you as possible to send us a postcard (from France or anywhere in the world)! The goal is to help us "travel" and discover new places, countries, and horizons in a way that’s much more fun and exciting than a geography textbook. One section of our journal could be called "We received a letter from ," where we’d research the location and share what we learn with our readers—a really enriching activity for the classroom.
The project starts in September 2025 but doesn’t have a strict end date, since this journal and world-discovery initiative will span several school years (the kids stay in the ULIS program for multiple years). Postcards can be sent anytime—throughout the year, across seasons, even during holidays! The kids will find them when they return.
I hope this idea appeals to as many of you as possible, and that you’ll spread the word to your fellow travelers. Help us dream and explore!
For those who’d like to write to us in a language other than French, no problem—quite the opposite!
Thank you in advance for your participation! Below is our address. If you’d like us to write back, feel free to leave your address on a corner of the postcard! 😊
ULIS program students
Bonnat Elementary School
12 rue Georges Sand
23220 BONNAT
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! 😊
Julien
🙂
Hi there! I have to leave Ivato/Antananarivo on December 16th. I have a lot of ariary that I’d like to exchange for euros since I might not be coming back to Madagascar (after this 21st trip). I think the exchange office at Ivato also buys ariary back. If any of you have seen the rate for this buyback in advance, thanks a million!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a website that would let me plot my travel route in advance so I can print it out. The idea is to create a map with a little “me” on a bike that my parents can move along as I progress, since I’m planning to cycle all the way to Nepal.
If any of you have done something similar or know of a good tool, I’d love to hear your tips!
Thanks in advance! 😊
I'm looking to buy an ultra-lightweight 50/55L travel backpack with a suitcase or front opening.
Does anyone have any brand and/or model recommendations?
Thanks,
Emma
Hello. We’re a retired couple heading to Sri Lanka from January to March. After the November floods, I’d like to know if we can offer hands-on help to the locals, maybe pack some clothes or other items people might need in our luggage, and who we could give them to. Thanks for any info from those on the ground.
Be careful when sailing between Somalia and northern Madagascar.
It appears to be Somali pirates who have widened their search in the Mozambique Channel, far from their usual attack zone, since, to my knowledge, there are no Malagasy pirates.
Hi everyone, fellow travelers!
I’m looking for anyone who’s in Kyoto or planning to visit Nishiki Market! Here’s the thing: during our trip there in April, we discovered a jewelry artisan (highly recommended!) on the left when exiting through the west exit of Nishiki Market (which is a long covered east-west street). I bought a piece of jewelry for my daughter there, but she lost it. I’d love to buy her another one! In the photo, it’s the shop with the yellow awning to the right of the restaurant with the blue awning, "Sushi Sakai." Would any kind soul be willing to get the shop’s name, email, or phone number for me? Despite my Google/AI searches, it’s nowhere to be found. A thousand thanks to whoever can help me out! Wishing you all great vacations!
Sabrina
