I love the sight of paper lanterns and the soft light that they throw off on the surrounding area. This is a store in Tainan with a variety of paper and cloth lanterns.
I have been teaching English as a second language for over 20 years in Japan and Canada. What keeps me in Japan is the love of its culture, which constantly surprises me. I am also fascinated with "alternative travel", or "travel off the beaten path". Ferries and trains are my mode of choice... airplane for convenience.