In my previous post, we had a look at one of Japan’s twelve remaining original castles. On my way back… READ MORE
There are scores of castles scattered all across Japan, but only twelve of them still have their original tenshu (main… READ MORE
A short hop on the San’yō Shinkansen brought me to Fukuyama, near the border between Hiroshima Prefecture and Okayama Prefecture.… READ MORE
For some, it’s the journey; for others, it’s the destination. And for those of us who choose to stand in… READ MORE
Hiroshima is probably best known for the various landmarks associated with the 1945 atomic bombing, but an island not far… READ MORE
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In my previous post, we saw what it’s like to fly from Manila to Ōsaka with Jetstar Asia (IATA code:… READ MORE
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I’ve only recently started flying with the Jetstar group, but in the past couple of years they’ve become my airline… READ MORE
Many old Japanese towns are famous for their castles, but the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture is best known… READ MORE
Japan’s Chūgoku region is an incredibly rewarding destination, and I’ve resolved to explore it more thoroughly in the years to… READ MORE
Having known from my previous autumn trips that late November is a better time for fall colours in large parts… READ MORE
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby