Comforting to know

That little concrete shelter is there because Aso-san has a habit of spitting out chunks of rock. In previous years 3 Tourists were killed by spewing rocks and a cable car was destroyed. My only concern is that the shelter looks a bit small, hard to get to quickly and dangerously close to the edge...

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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