To generalise, the Western World perceives Japan as a futuristic civilisation. It is the home…
willsawneyDecember 7, 2010
Despite this being my first visit to Japan, it feels like a homecoming. This, after…
willsawneyDecember 11, 2010
Nippon is nippy. Five traffic wardens to monitor one minor roadwork seems excessive to me.…
willsawneyDecember 11, 2010
I recommend this day itinerary only if you happen to be as foolhardy/unlucky as me.…
willsawneyDecember 14, 2010
Japan offers accommodation options found nowhere else in the world. Businesspeople and travellers seek style,…
willsawneyDecember 14, 2010
10 - Vending Machine III (Suica PrePay) Rather than fiddling with loose change, regular patrons…
willsawneyDecember 21, 2010
I will see a vending machine selling used underwear. - No. I only met one…
willsawneyDecember 28, 2010
Culture shock here consists of not knowing an awful lot about rugby. Discount coupons! Three…
willsawneyJanuary 3, 2011
What's a hangi? Perhaps some kind of brutal punishment ritual? Or a Maori tribal folk…
willsawneyDecember 28, 2010