Vermin

We thought we'd try out our new Mozzie Nets. Unfortnately there were no mozzies (although Vik claims she heard them on the first night). Our problem - the thing which caused one sleepless night and resulted in us both sharing a kids bottom bunk rather than the floor, was the presence of some small and some LARGE four legged tail draggers.

The Rules of Beechgrove Garden

November 10th 2006
Living on a working farm is an amazing experience. We were honoured that Morioka-san invited us into his home and allowed us to live with him, his wife and three children for a week that we will never forget. As we found at Arinko farm with Masako and Koji, the experience of immersing oneself completely in a different culture is a much better way of learning about it. And there is a lot to learn. ... read more

Asia » Japan » Fukuoka

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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