Relax with a cup of tea on my favorite wicker chair in Mifune (Photo: Bonson Lam)

A weekend in Mifune

Strolling in old time Kumamoto

Bonson Lam   - 1 min read

Mifune is old time Japan. It is a place where time slows down. Where Persimmon trees sway in the breeze and the soft sunlight caress you as you walk past the lush green rice fields in summer, or go fishing below the willow trees by a gentle flowing creek.

Bonson Lam

Bonson Lam @bonson.lam

I knew my future was destined to be with Japan the moment I flew from Sydney to experience the atmospheric laneways of Kyoto last century.  I am humbled to have met many distinguished people during this time, especially the national living treasures of Japan, such as the doll maker to the Imperia...