In 2016 I went to a friends wedding in Venice. This is the view across to San Giorgio Maggiore from Piazzetta di San Marco. I didn’t visit as I was …
Another Visit to Daisen Park
Japan seems to have quite a few bank holidays. It also has the problem that people don’t tend to use up all of their holiday time. I suspect that these …
Cerezo Lose (Again)
Back at the Kincho Stadium (I still don’t know the modus operandi for which stadium is used) I saw Cerezo lose to Nagoya. I still haven’t seen them win. They …
The Cakes of Japan
I came across this in a department store. In most Japanese department stores they have a big food court in the basement selling all kinds of expensive stuff. Well, a …
Sayama Pond
Sayama Pond is quite close to my house. I think that something has been lost in translation as the word pond implies that it’s quite small when in fact it …
Tororo Soba
One of things I’ve been doing while in Japan is learning some new Japanese recipes. The produce available in Supermarkets, particularly when it comes to veg, is somewhat different from …
Totoro
This is Totoro. He is one of the most loved characters in Japan. He is from the film Our Neighbour Totoro (well worth a watch). I took this photo on …
Danjiri
One of my concerns on moving to Japan was how to get my hair cut. My hair needs are not so elaborate but just having a basic conversation about hair …
The Most Annoying Song in the World
There is a song doing the rounds in Japan that is really starting to get on everyone’s nerves.
It may be worth noting that the lyrics are actually highlighting the …
A Return to Kyoto
I went for another trip to Kyoto. The temple of Sanjusangendo had been recommended to me by a colleague and I also fancied visiting the modern art gallery. The fore-mentioned …
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