Italy

[Nov.2012] I booked to listen to a concert in a church in Venice, just to talk about.The name of the church is Pieta and Vivaldi composed ‘Four Seasons’ here apparently.Of course the “Four Seasons’ was…

[Nov.2012] This year, I came across the situation that the goods made in China were pressing the local industries.Turkish silk, German gemstones and this time Venecian glass and masks.If the quality is good, it does…

[Oct.2012] I feel relieved when I come back from the Golden Quad, the high fashion area to Corso Vittorio Emanuele 2, where there are lots of shops for commoners.This street continues to Duomo square and…

[Oct.2012] The first thing my guidebook recommends to visit in Milan is the Golden Quad, one of the most famous top brands shopping area. It consists of Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Sant’Andrea…

[Oct.2012] This is the kiosk in Duomo in Milan.In the dignified cathedral, this glass made booth was a bit of surprise.It is one of the evidences of sophisticated Italian design.

[Oct.2012] I went up to the roof of Duomo in Milan first time in 16 years.Last time I remember I used the lift, but this time, I climbed up the staircase.167 steps I counted! But…

[Oct.2012] I went to a specialty shop of gloves in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele 2 in Milan.It is called Piumelli.What made me happy was that there was a Japanese shop assistant there.Nowadays most of the shops…

[ Oct.2012] This time in Milan, I was disappointed twice.One was this closed down place in the photo.This was a restaurant called Abbadesse which served Milanese cooking like Risotto Alla Milanese or Osso Buco.It was…

[September, 2012] I had a chance to join the rite of baptism in Italy.By doing this ceremony, a baby becomes a Christian.The Father  makes the sign of the cross on the baby and put his/her…