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 …
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 …
Departures
I’ll be leaving for Osaka next Saturday. It’s all been a bit last minute as I only got the visa paperwork back on Friday. I have to go and get …
A Blast From the Past
The shrine gate at the shrine at Miyajima Island near to Hiroshima. Taken in 2016.…