Bob smokin Showa-Shinzan

This little volcano is called Showa-Shinzan and is only 478 metres high but is growing alarmingly fast. It first appeared as a little bump in a farmers field and is now the smoldering beast you see. Naturally, the locals are a little alarmed. Property round the volcano is pretty cheap at the moment.

The Great Bagel Hunt

October 11th 2006
Japan is well known for its seafood. This can cause problems for two people who find this form of food more than a little unpalettable. I think our sea food experiences stretch to fish fingers and, of course, fish and chips. Basically, we like it when what we're eating isn't recognisable as having once been a living creature. If its got limbs, fins or eyes we tend to steer clear. For this particu ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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