Ultraman!
Ultraman (ウルトラマン Urutoraman?) is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series that first aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from July 1966 to April 1967, with a total of 40 episodes. This silver end red superhero became a major […]
Fishing on the Hozu River
Linked to Blue Monday.
Kyoto Tower Reflected
Kyoto Tower (京都タワー), an 800-ton steel observation tower, is the tallest structure in Kyoto. The observation deck perches 100 metres above ground and its spire reaches to 131 metres, with the first part of the […]
Daimonji Festival
It always makes a trip more special for me when I’m able to participate in or spectate at a festival or local event, be it a cultural or sporting. A […]
Non Sequitur in Kyoto
I’m not sure exactly what I expected of Japan before I visited. I had learned a bit of the language which had taught me about some aspects of the culture, […]
The Challenges of Rhino Conservation
Today, 22 September, is World Rhino Day. This year, the day holds a renewed sense of urgency as poaching and habitat loss pushes rhinos closer to the edge of extinction in […]
Tokyo Mural
I found this lively and vibrant mural in Tokyo, adorning the walls of a restaurant. Linked to Monday Murals.
Forbidden City in Monochrome
Linked to Weekend in Black & White.
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m. It lies about 100 km south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. The exceptionally symmetrical volcanic cone, snow-capped for several […]
Wordless Wednesday from the Forbidden City
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
Travel with Intent 