Nihonbashi bridge is a very historic site in Tokyo. Nihonbashi actually translates to Japan Bridge. It is in the Chuo district of Tokyo and has linked the areas on either side of the river at this site since the 17th century. It was initially a wooden bridge and was first constructed in 1603. From reading about… Read More Nihonbashi Bridge, Tokyo
Yoichi Matsuri is a local Otawara held in early August each year in Otawara City. The festival is in honor of our local hero Yasu no Yoichi whose bravery and marksmanship was a key event in the battle for control of Japan in the Genpei war (1180-1185). The story goes that in the battle between… Read More Yoichi Matsuri 2014
Many people ask me about my house in Japan, i suspect that they think that it is tiny.. Especially compared to my home in Australia.. It is smaller than my Perth home, but my Sydney apartment for 6 years was pretty much the same size. Total size is about 73 sq m, its a 2 storey maisonette, like… Read More My House in Japan
Just Life in Japan 