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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
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Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle (姫路城) is a hilltop Japanese castle situated in Himeji, in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. Dating from 1333, it consists of 83 buildings with defensive systems from the feudal period. The stunning whit building towers over […]
Vibrant Japan
Japanese temples are incredibly photogenic: bright, vibrant colours contrast with the surrounding nature, and strong use of pattern and striking characters adds further interest. Related articles: Y is for… […]
Geishas in Kyoto
This week’s Travel Theme from Ailsa is Costume. These Geisha costumes fit the bill. We were very lucky to spot the two women on an evening stroll in Kyoto. And […]
Lost in Translation?
Sometimes even correct words and proper grammar can cause some confusion in translation. This is a sign from the Sky Cafe in the 296.3m high Landmark Tower in Yokohama. Here […]
Train travel in Japan
I love travelling by train. I use it whenever I can for business travel in Britain, and I use it to travel further afield if the cost isn’t excessively higher than the flight for the same […]
The Green Grass of Fuji Five Lakes
The Fuji Five Lakes area is situated at the northern base of Mount Fuji. It makes the perfect stopover point from which to climb Mount Fuji. The five lakes (Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko) […]
K is for… Kazaridaru
Kazaridaru means “decorated barrels” and refers to the sake barrels donated to Japanese temples. They serve a practical use, in that the sake is used at festivals and ceremonies but they […]
Travel with Intent 