Last week, I played host to Steve, a friend visiting from Australia. There were some truly Lost in Translation moments during Steve’s visit – but what happens on tour stays on tour. On the weekend, I decided to give Steve a taste of historical Japan and the countryside, so we headed up to Nikko and nearby… Continue reading Nikko & Nantaisan
Three wise monkeys
*The* thing to see in Nikko.
Get me down from here…
… said the little red Mini.
Natto
I can’t believe it. Steve likes natto!
Dinner with Clunesy
We’re eating some sashimi that translates into English as “grunt”. Think I prefer the Japanese name.
Demo hits Shibuya
This ragged bunch – only a handful of them – decided to have an anti Nike march in Shibuya this afternoon. They get a police escort, but in this hedonistic shopping district, I suspect not too many are paying attention.
Subway manners campaign
“Please do it on the mountain” OK, I will.
Typhoon #13 means Yatsugadake not Kitadake
Typhoon #13 came through Tokyo on Friday night and Saturday morning, and stole our trip to Kita-dake. The original plan was to take the bikes on the train to Kofu, ride up to the base of the mountain, then hike to the top at around 3,100 metres. It was to be a 4 day trip, but the… Continue reading Typhoon #13 means Yatsugadake not Kitadake
7am from Yatsugadake
This place is magical, especially in this good weather.
Yatsugadake sunset
2900 metres and the cloud cleared just at the right moment.