Night Walk with the E-P3 and Panasonic 25mm f ...

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 »
| Photography |

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 »
| Photography |

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 »
| Photography |

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 »
| Japan |

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 »
| Haikyo / Ruins |

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 »
| Adventure, Japan |

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 »
| Japan |

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 »
| Haikyo / Ruins |