Shanghai, China: A Dense Urban Forest
May 31, 2019
After a month in Japan, I moved on to Shanghai. For the title image I... read more
Famous Japanese: Top Ten List
May 24, 2019
Where to start? There are so many famous Japanese. Title image: Ieyasu Tokugawa (1543-1616), founder... read more
Kyoto, Japan: A Tranquil Treat
May 21, 2019
Iwasakisan and his wife, Yoshiko, took Gerard, Rimi and me to Kyoto for a day-trip.... read more
(Un)translatables: Japanese Top Ten
May 17, 2019
(Un)translatables – my term – are words in one language that may take a paragraph... read more
Nara, Japan – Tōdai-Ji Temple
May 14, 2019
Nara, Japan: Going There, Getting There Question: What to do on a Sunday afternoon? Answer:... read more
Futon Daiko: Japanese Portable Shrines
May 10, 2019
Futon daiko is the word in Japanese for the kind of portable shrine pictured in the... read more