Hello! For all you nature lovers out there, if you thought such a populated and developed country would not long support the existence of indigenous and often rare species of plants and animals, you’re wrong! Japan is home to hundreds of species of semi-tropical plants as well as at least 45 unique species of mammals and […]
Driving in Japan Chapter 12 : 4×4 Country in Kansai
Hello everyone! A fair number of us come from countries with a lot of space and nature, countries like Canada and Australia for example, and those of us fond of getting lost in the outdoors might not normally consider Japan as synonymous with serious off-road 4×4-ing. The surprise is that it really is possible to really […]
Fireworks Festivals Update 2009 !! ( 花火大会 )
Hey look everyone! Most of you know that my wife Yoko and I are tirelessly dedicated summer fireworks festival revelers and this year promises to be one of the best ever. It’s cheap entertainment, and with the economy in a less-than-ideal condition, we expect more festivals to gain popularity and a bigger-than-average turnout at most of […]
