Microaggressions or Icebreakers? Everyday Irr ...

Over the last month or so the foreign community in Japan has been abuzz with talk of 'microaggressions' - a psychological term... Read more »
| Japan |

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Field Test

The E-M5 is a compact camera with incredible image quality that exceeds all but the highest expectations. With the E-M5, I... Read more »
| Photography |

Daily Mail Used My Photos Without Permission ...

The Daily Mail has a history of stealing images and only paying up if and when they are caught and pursued. A quick Google search... Read more »
| Photography |

Driving in Japan: Passing the Japanese Driver ...

Learning to drive is an expensive and time-consuming process in most countries, but perhaps especially so for the foreigner... Read more »
| Japan |

The Winding Tower of Shime Coal Mine

Otherwise known as the 'Anti-Zombie Fortress' on the internet, this distinctive haikyo location can be found in Fukuoka. The... Read more »
| Haikyo / Ruins |

Olympus Photo Festa 2012 Nagoya

Olympus is currently firing up consumer interest with its latest product, the OM-D E-M5. I wrote a brief preview when it was... Read more »
| Photography |

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Preview

The new Olympus OM-Digital EM-5 has just been officially announced. It hasn't been long since I did a field test for the E-P3,... Read more »
| Photography |

New Year’s Resolutions 2012

Although rather late, I've been quietly contemplating what I should aim for in the Year of the Dragon. I always set vague... Read more »
| Journal |