Hello again. Cherry blossom season is already passing in most places in Osaka and Hyogo Prefecture. This is the scene right outside our apartment. At least it was until the last couple of rains did it in! Oh well. The weather has warmed up very nicely and as we prepare for a nice long and […]
Flora and Fauna in Japan Part 2 : The Beautiful and Unusual
It might come as a surprise to many that there is a still a lot of nature in Japan. Many people often refer to the seemingly endless urban concrete sprawl, a certain image that Japan is certainly famous for, but at the same time the propensity of its people to gather in large metropolitan areas […]
Astronomy and Star Gazing in Japan : In a Land of Lights, how Big Is A BIG Telescope ?
Most everyone has some idea of what a telescope is but only the truly seasoned astronomer knows that it is more of a time machine than anything else. And bigger really is better! When was the birth of the universe? Are we expanding at a decreasing rate and heading for another Big Bang? When does the Milky […]
