Recently Martin from Smart Money Asia tweeted out a link to one of those “best places to retire” lists. I […]
Places to live to “retire” which aren’t on a list – or maybe are Read Post »
Unfamous Okayama is having a bit of a moment: lots of new houses going up, Iris Oyama making a factory
Okayama’s “moment” + a few checkpoints and sustainable enjoyable life Read Post »
Briefly: Ichiro, Ryoko and Dave are hopping the jetliner to BC from April 11 – May 25 to introduce Ryoko
“BC Invasion” trip (Ryoko, Ichiro & Dave coming April/May) #driBC [updated] Read Post »
Tactics: * Request wheelchair service well in advance and use it proudly – Besides getting you around the airport, you
Healing Ramble: Tips for airports & traveling whilst chronically ill Read Post »
A mysterious brilliant visitor from overseas – first in three years – captured me, at home, in my new life.
Diary: visitors see new life & family + trip to Teshima w/ Ichiro annotations Read Post »
+ Suez Transit Dossier and Musings + If i was crafty and timely, woulda shared these snaps a few weeks
Suez Canal Transit Dossier and Musings Read Post »
If you’re curious, I put together a category in my web archive for “Japan life/travel” to round up all the
Meta Notes: Japan Travel organized + upcoming *almost finished really* riffs Read Post »
A rather rough overview originally compiled in advance of friends coming to Okayama for wedding. Re-purposed in slightly more general
A rather rough overview originally compiled in advance of friends coming to Okayama for wedding. Re-purposed in slightly more general
Japan: Travelling to and Around Okayama, Primer Read Post »
An Akiya (abandoned) building (former post office?) with a splendid postbox – taken from one of many sites I’ve dug
A few notes and tips and phrases compiled for guests coming to wedding but likely useful for most anyone coming
Japanese Culture and Language Primer Read Post »
Upon arriving at Kansai (KIX) airport, i immediately went to post office, konbini (for onigiri, pocari and royal tea), then
Diary: (Comfortably) Lost in Translation / Arriving at Kansai (KIX) Read Post »
A dear friend’s teenage daughter was heading out on her first foreign adventure–as such, i passed along a few thoughts.
Journeying Notes for Travelling Youth Read Post »
