I know, I know. I should be working on the actual review of the E-P3, but the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica DG Summilux lens I... Read more »
Olympus E-P3 Shooting Fireworks
Very quick post today! I've been busy lately designing websites for clients, as well as a new, sexy 'responsive design' version... Read more »
Olympus E-P3 PEN Preview
The first images of the soon-to-be-announced Olympus E-P3 micro 4/3s camera have been leaked online! I must say it looks... Read more »
The Best Resources for How to Learn Japanese
Learning the Japanese language can be very fulfilling, but there is no doubt that it is challenging. With self-study and learning... Read more »
Urbex at the Grain Tower Battery
Way back when I was first beginning the hobby of Urban Exploration in the UK, I visited a site fairly close to home. The Grain... Read more »
Touring Lake Biwa on a Mama Chari Bicycle
A couple of weeks ago I headed out with a group of friends from work to take on the challenge of touring Lake Biwa, the largest... Read more »
Thoughts on Discussing Other Cultures
"To ask is a moment's embarrassment, but to not ask will bring a lifetime of shame." So goes the Japanese proverb:... Read more »
The Foul Stink of the Japan Snake Center
The Japan Snake Center isn't really a haikyo, or it shouldn't be. An active facility with a rather steep 1000 yen entry fee, some... Read more »