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 […]
Guess Where This Is #2 : The Many Faces of Kyoto
As I have said many times a thousand articles describing the virtues of Kyoto would not do the city justice yet this article is another attempt. The striking photo on the left is a curious view of the National Treasure surrounded by modern Karasuma office buildings and high-rise condominiums. It was taken from inside a new […]
