With a French press coffee, pyjamas and slightly out of focus, Dave talks about general geography of Japan and specifically […]
Okayama Love Letter / Japan Cottage Musings Read Post »
As noted recently, we put in a fresh garden plot in the front yard area of our house in Tsuchida,
Diary: More Rocks, also Herbs + Bocce Dreams (with time lapse fun) Read Post »
Quick notes: relocated these three big old foundation boulders using a tripod and pulley to make a little ring around
Diary: Moving Boulders, Laying Bricks, Planting Seeds at Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
Well ya gotta eat, and we do and mostly at home. For the permanent diary of endless goodness, i snap
Diary: (Yet another) Food round-up from Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
Amidst all the chaos and commotion and confusion and concern, my adorable wife and our incoming child are bright healthy
Diary: Baby and blossoms (in the time of quarantine…) Read Post »
No doubt lots of folks the world over are getting re-acquainted with their kitchens while experienced cooks share tips and
Diary: Homecooking at Tsuchida Cottage Read Post »
The following is as documented at a small morning fish auction in Noto, Ishikawa-ken [map] (at the end of the
Noto Fish Auction / Dave + Ryoko Shinkonryoko Ramble Read Post »
In today’s (really March 7th but hey…) edition of “tasty coffee in scenic places with Daveo” I bring you this
Diary: Coffee with views plus Ramen and painting preview Read Post »
Amidst the “specialness” of life – which included of late: – is the “regular out n abouts” of life. These
Diary: Kissaten cafés, sharp knife, drs observations and daily views Read Post »
Consider this a sloppy and not complete by any means roundup for Japanese and Japan-related cinema and other visual entertainment.
Japanese Cinema etc: quick hits/notes Read Post »
Note: Some of this riff originally appeared in “real time” via FB social channel to the amusement of many (everyone
Diary: Off to Library + cuppa Joe / good luck, stamps, ovens & social niceties Read Post »
You could be forgiven for thinking that my life involves entirely eating delicious food and drinking fantastic coffee as you
Diary: Days go by – filled (mostly) with coffee, food and and sundry tasks Read Post »
Hello to the people in the future, What follows are public telephones created in a time when phones did not
Collection: Payphones (vol. 7) – assorted / Japan, Whidbey island 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 »
Rolling Elsewhere: Kurobe Gorge Railway, Toyama / Unazuki to Keyakidaira stations (ambient excerpts) Ambient meditative scenes of riding the narrow
Rolling Elsewhere: Kurobe Gorge Railway, Toyama, Japan (ambient, excerpts) Read Post »
