Tōkyō’ modern skyline and iconic public architecture are well worth seeing on any trip to Japan, but so are the… READ MORE
On my previous trips to Japan, I’ve come to know the Tōkyō of soaring skyscrapers, of popular culture, of old… READ MORE
With Japan a mere four hours or so from Manila, and with the intense competition amongst airlines plying this lucrative… READ MORE
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Since I don’t plan to do any detailed coverage of last spring’s family holiday in Japan, here’s a (mostly) commentary-free… READ MORE
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Piping-hot kalguksu and freshly steamed mandu, with a limitless supply of spicy kimchi on the side. Nothing better for warding… READ MORE
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Much has been sacrificed – unwillingly or otherwise – in the name of Seoul’s rapid development, with sacred grounds and… READ MORE
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The experiences I’ve chronicled in this post took place exactly one year ago, but I still remember that day quite… READ MORE
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Seoul is one of my favourite cities in the world, not least because it offers such incredible historic and architectural… READ MORE
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I’m off to Seoul this coming weekend, which makes today’s blog post especially timely. Come along as I relive the… READ MORE
Sometimes, it takes a bit of work to seek out the historic gems scattered across your typical Japanese metropolis, hidden… 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