Touring Japan 2010: Day 2 – To Naoshima

I was already on the train and leaving Kyoto at 8.30am after Ryosuke had dropped me off at the station. Today's aim was Naoshima,... Read more »
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Touring Japan 2010: Day 1 – Kyoto Drink ...

I must be crazy to take such a trip right in the middle of Japanese summer. The streets are empty in Tokyo and they're talking... Read more »
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Diving on Ishigaki Island

It was my first time visiting the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa. Rather than go to the main island with its legendary... Read more »
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Useful Expressions for Arguing in Japanese

Hop on over to the Japan Times to read my special feature titled "Mastering the Gentle Art of Arguing in Japanese" - an extension... Read more »
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Monkey Island 2: Lechuck’s Revenge Rema ...

Around this time last year I was blogging about the new Tales of Monkey Island and the remake of the original Secret of Monkey... Read more »
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Eerie Monotones of the White Stone Mine

Continuing the haikyo White Stone Mine series (part 1, part 2), this time I'm presenting a starker look. I've been reluctant to... Read more »
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Interview with the Gakuranman

Philip from Nihongoup recently asked me for an interview as part of his growing collection of knowledge on learning Japanese.... Read more »
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The White Stone Mine: Fragments of the Past

Previously I took you through one of my latest explores focussing on the beautiful colours of the once proud White Stone Mine.... Read more »
| Haikyo / Ruins |