Monthly Archives: December 2006

Dog . Bird Octopus

So popped in the sea for a quick swim on Christmas Day.

Status of residence (term of residence) Can Work Activities authorized to engage in Professor (3 years or 1 year) Yes Activities for research, research guidance, or education as professor, assistant professor, or assistant, etc. at universities, equivalent educational institutions, or … Continue reading →

So today I decided to take a stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen, a park in the centre of Tokyo. Harldy a soul was to be seen! a serene and contemplative scene in the heart of the worlds busiest metropolis. Why was … Continue reading →

So today I decided to take a stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen, a park in the centre of Tokyo. Harldy a soul was to be seen! a serene and contemplative scene in the heart of the worlds busiest metropolis. Why was … Continue reading →

update on the shibuya story! It turns out there was some Korean Guy, Mr Hwang who had been taking photo’s and a little vid of my little specticle. He was sat in the Starbucks cafe that over looks the centre … Continue reading →

After a meeting with an art gallery this morning, I was at a loose end in town, shibuya to precise. This is the famous place, which I’m sure you’ve seen pics of were you get 100′s of those little people … Continue reading →

Ermmm. heres a platform at shinjuku station, aparently the busiest in Japan (perhaps the world). Note it’s full of Japanese! On the first 2 days, apart from at the airport, I only saw about 12 foreigners (European/American). I was expecting … Continue reading →

Having flown from the UK to Japan, straight into Tokyo, shopping for a mobile, getting the keys to the flat and having not slept for almost 32 hours, I was escorted to a traditional Japanese style eatery with some familiar … Continue reading →

What place better to start my notes from Japan than the cultural mecca that is the toilet . You may already be aware of some of the features and nuances of a japanese toilet, but here’s a few pointers to … Continue reading →