Japanese Landscape from Aso Train Station - Platform 1

This is a typical Japanese scene. We are stood in the Aso-san crater - the largest crater in the world. Its so big it contains numerous towns and villages. You can see the walls of the crater in the background. It would all be very picturesque if it weren't for some of the ugliest and most pointless buildings you are ever likely to see. Plus - why is there a grey plastic Koala and multi coloured benching?

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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