Words, of course, are the most powerful drug used by mankind.
- Rudyard Kipling
-
Recent Posts
What interests you?
Category Archives: Japan, Travel & Culture
Escalator Earworm
The chirpy voice in its sing-song style begins as the escalator starts up. Strangely enough, the one going down does the same. The result is a mad duet. JR’s Toccata and Fugue in Escarata Minor. Continue reading
International Ikebana Class: Tokyo Sogetsu Headquarters
After registration, along with the other students I am introduced to Master Instructor, Suikei Sakaguch. Then we are directed to the bank of flowers and branches from which we are to choose our materials. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture
Leave a comment
Drastic Options for the Traveller
Thanks to some great advice I got decades ago from other travellers who go lightly, I have that down pat. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture
Tagged Air Canada Rouge, Drastic the Baggage, Walking shoes
1 Comment
An Unfortunate Trend
Somebody made a fortune on this unfortunate trend. Continue reading
An Encounter with a Taxi Driver in Tokyo
Unfortunately, I had to work like stink to get him to figure out what should have been obvious. I could do that because I was familiar with the area, I knew where I wanted to go, and given provocation can be incredibly tenacious. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Travel & Culture
Leave a comment
When the Usual ‘Normal’ Isn’t How It’s Done
In an environment where my normal way of doing things doesn’t work as I expect it to, I am surprised by how long it takes to adapt. Sometimes I don’t. Continue reading
10 Reasons to Love Japan Wireless
I rented a portable, secure WiFi router from Japan Wireless. That meant I had more reliable and secure WiFi than hotels or cafes provide. Continue reading
Tedorigawa Yoshida: The Birth of Saké
I am content (and honoured) to have the good fortune to taste a small but rich sampling of a venerable, centuries-old tradition. Continue reading
Postcard 10: Riding and Driving the Shinkansen
This morning I took the JR Shinkansen to Nagoya and switched trains to Kinjofuto, the end of the Aonami line right, across from the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. That has a fantastic collection of JR’s finest railway transport together … Continue reading
Postcard 8: Morning cRush
Okay, people, you’re gonna have to have to give me a break. Continue reading