Shuri Castle, Okinawa
I was in Okinawa for less than a day - arrived noon and left early morning the next day. I know the place has more to offer for photography enthusia
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Tokyo SkyTree – Redefining Tokyo’s Skyline
“One day, Japanese authorities thought that the Tokyo skyline - while admittedly spectacular, has become too drab and unexciting. They realize it ha
A Season of Hope
For the Philippines and the rest of the Christian world, tomorrow signals the break of a new dawn ... the passage from a tomb of darkness to the bri
Extreme Make-Over at the Trains
Tokyo Metro trains have for some time been running a campaign featuring a series of posters encouraging proper decorum at the trains. With the slogan
Hokkaido Pics: Recovered
Allow me to share some of the few good pics recovered from my busted memory card. These were the ones I took during my visit to Hokkaido, an island
Creatures in the Flower Park
I first saw the fallen angels ... resting beneath the tall trees that seemed to fence the large flower farm. I asked permission to take their pictur
Tsukuba: Just Another Bus Tour Post
For the nth time, I joined a Filipino organization in a bus tour - this time in Japan's science showcase, the city of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Gentle Rapids
A friend from Saitama invited me to visit his home last Sunday. From there, we drove to the Nagatoro area where he surprised me with a riverboat ride.
Fantasy Baths, Anyone?
Have you ever fancied soaking yourself in red wine? Or "sake" (Japanese wine), perhaps? Hmm, coffee? How about tea? These baths m
Lunch
I don't even know what it's called in nihonggo. I just grabbed it at the convenience store as I walked towards the office. It's salad, with a thin s
The Kingdom By the Sea
The Tokyo Disney Sea Theme Park is supposed to be the more mature version of Disneyland, as it features faster rides and more polished shows. It is l
Samba, Ole!
" The Asakusa Samba Carnival is held annually, on a Saturday towards the end of August, in Asakusa, Tokyo. Attracting about
I Went to the Samba Carnival…
... And all I got were ... BUTT SHOTS! But before you even dare start calling me a pervert, please let me explain (I deserve a day i
Stupid! Stupid!
Baby boy dies in locked car while mother plays pachinko Friday 28th August, 08:22 AM JST AKITA — An 11-month-old baby boy died in a locked car af
The Fallen
People take various routes to survive through life. Some may by fate be led through soft, carpeted paths while many others get pushed through rocky, h
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