[ Nov.2012] We had our last diner in Venice in this restaurant with a Japanese sign, saying ‘Open’. This was recommended by my Gondolier, Mario. Some Japanese tourists may hesitate to enter because of this…

[ Nov.2012] I went to Murano island which is famous for its glass making from Venice.It took 40 minutes by Water Bus No.4.When we all got off at last, there was a not-so-impressive old man…

[ Nov.2012 ] I went into Basilica di San Marco in Venice.The golden ceiling and the marble floor are marvelous.To enter into the church is free, but if you want to see the gold screen…

[Nov.2012] The Chiristmas illuminations in main streets in London get lighting in November. The most noticeable one this year is the illuminations of Regent street. It has been the same one last 4 years, but…

[ Nov.2012] I visited the famous Teatro La Fenice in Venice.It was only a visit unfortunately.This theatre is exactly like its name, phoenix.From the first, this was open in 1792 to be a successor of…

[ Nov.2012] After dinner I had near Piazza San Marco in Venice, I came back to the Piazza itself and got really surprised to see the fantstic scenery.The water which once went down, had come…

[ Nov.2012 ] On the second night in Venice, we went to eat in a restaurant near Piazza San Marco.We asked the hotel receptoinist for his recommendation and he said ‘Around the San Marco, it…

[ Nov.2012 ] The man of the handmade mask shop recommended me to visit this Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.It is the end of 15th century building and the staircase remined them of the shell of…

[Nov.2012] Crossing over Rialto bridge in Venice and turning left after a bit of walk, you are in a narrow street full of small shops. Here I came across a shop selling hand-made masks. There…