Blogs from Okuizumo, Shimane, Japan, Asia

An Elementary Day

Asia » Japan » Shimane » Okuizumo May 25th 2007

Behind Bars

Jo Trouble

Skiing on the clock

Asia » Japan » Shimane » Okuizumo February 2nd 2007

Ski Bunny

Jo Trouble

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It's not white, but it's still Christmas

Asia » Japan » Shimane » Okuizumo December 25th 2006

As white as it got

Jo Trouble

I was hoping for a white Christmas, but apart from a decent fall a week ago there hasn't been much sign of snow so far - a change from the metre or so that was apparently on the ground this time last year. Snow or no snow, it's still Christmas. Best wishes to all for 2007!... read more

Momiji and Yuuhi

Asia » Japan » Shimane » Okuizumo November 5th 2006

Autumn

Jo Trouble

A few 'autumn leaves' and 'sunset' photos - enjoy :-)... read more

Grassroots Sumo - a future Grand Champion?

Asia » Japan » Shimane » Okuizumo October 19th 2006

Sumo Arena

Jo Trouble

One of the schools I visit happened to have their Autumn Festival the day I was scheduled to be there - a tough afternoon ;-)... read more

Brief history of Japan

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...more history

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