Osaka Castle (Ōsakajō) Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is Japan’s second largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. The construction of Osaka Castle (大阪城, Ōsakajō) started in 1583 on the former site of the Ishiyama Honganji Temple, which had been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga thirteen years earlier. Toyotomi Hideyoshi intended the castle to become the centre of a new, unified Japan under Toyotomi rule. It was the largest castle at the time. The castle …
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Celebrating Canada Day Around the World
Whether you were carrying an umbrella for the rain or the sun, around the globe people are celebrating Canada’s birthday on July 1st. Japan: Less than a week to go for the biggest Canada Day party in Japan, #FukuokaCanadaDay! Canadian music, food, drinks & more. Lucky draw too! Buy advance tickets now (incl. free lobster tail) https://t.co/rJnbJfWxOx #fukuoka pic.twitter.com/bnAN5g1PWf — …
Read More »Vancouver Pride Parade 2016 – Better Together
Vancouver Pride Parade Sunday, July 31, 2016 – 12:00pm to 3:00pm One of the best celebrations in Vancouver, the Vancouver Pride Parade is a local gem, and a truly fun and inspiring event. The Vancouver Pride Parade is one of the city’s flagship events! Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one …
Read More »CBC Vancouver Musical Nooners Summer 2016
CBC Musical Nooners in Downtown Vancouver are back for a 7th year! July 8 – August 19, 2016 — CBC Vancouver Outdoor Stage at 700 Hamilton Street During the summer, FREE, live music concerts take place every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage on Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson). Grab your lunch, your friends, and your co-workers and join in Monday to Friday …
Read More »Seattle with the Freedom of Time to Wander
I have occasionally found myself in Seattle, in the middle of a hot, sunny, summer, with the freedom of time to wander. Usually finding my way from food stop to food stop, sometimes even a nice drink stop. Seattle does not disappoint! My happy place for coffee, Victrola Coffee on 15th Avenue in Capital Hill. They find small coffee growers …
Read More »Vancouver Pride Parade 2015 – Super Heroes!
Vancouver Pride Parade Sunday, August 2, 2015 – 12:00pm to 3:00pm One of the best celebrations in Vancouver, the Vancouver Pride Parade is a local gem, and a truly fun and inspiring event. About the Vancouver Pride Parade Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is renowned on the international stage as one of the largest and most …
Read More »Spring Farmers Market – West End Style
One of my favourite Farmer’s Markets, West End Farmers Market is abundant in Spring Harvest For me, Spring is all about the greens. And there’s nothing like finding a fresh organic head of Romain Lettuce that was just picked farm-fresh that morning. Radicchio – One of my favourites leafy veg. I add it liberally to raw salads. I also love …
Read More »Richmond Night Market 2015
Richmond Night Market 2015 ‘Magical Candyland’ from May 15 – October 12, 2015. Friday-Saturday 7PM – 12AM Sunday & Stat Holidays 7PM – 11PM Regular Admission There is a fee for regular admission (Subject to changes. It was $2.25 in 2014). FREE admission for children 10 & under and FREE admission for Seniors 60 & up. Getting To the Richmond …
Read More »International Night Market 2015
International Night Market – Fridays-Sundays, May 8 – September 27, 2015 The International Summer Night Market is an annual tradition that has built its reputation as a truly diverse event over the past nine years and is now recognized as a world class landmark attraction in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Voted as “Top 4 Night Markets in the World” by …
Read More »Unwind Tuesdays with al Fresco Yoga at Chinatown Classic Garden
Summer is here and we’re Yoga-ing al fresco all over Vancouver, from Yaletown to Coal Harbour. And if you’re closer to Gastown, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Classic Garden is here for you. Welcome to Yoga Tuesdays evenings 6:00pm – 7:00pm in the Garden – Summer Yoga Series Yoga in the Garden at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Relax, meditate …
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