No shortage of ‘rising sun’ on our visit to Japan

Asia » Japan
August 1st 2010

Published: October 6th 2023

As mentioned in my recent blog, in which I reminisced on my business experiences in Japan, I also mentioned that Joan and I visited our son, Jared, for a fortnight in August 2010, while he was working over there and before the tsunami ultimately cut his time there short. I don’t know why I didn’t post a blog at that time, but what I do remember is it was incredibly hot and humid for most of ou... Read Full Entry

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Joan & Neil

Nomad Old Farts

Joan and Neil have posted blogs below on the following trips: 1. South America for 3 months, from Sept07 through to Nov07, visiting each of Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands), Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina. 2. Far north Thailand in Mar08 where Neil taught English at a Summer School for the SPF charity he was involved with. This also included a side trip for the weekend to Luang Prabang in Laos. 3. Russia (cruise from Moscow to St Petersburg), then visit to each of Croatia, Budapest & Vienna for a total of 4 weeks, starting in mid Sept08. 4. Neil did a similar SPF te... full info

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6th October 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Exploring Japan
We are going to Japan in March. I' enjoying Japan of days gone by.

2nd December 2023

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Japan
You've just got to love those deer in Nara - wandering down the main street. It's a wonder there aren't a lot lying injured on the side of the road given the volume of traffic. We also loved Miyajima Island. Hiroshima - just so so sobering.

2nd December 2023

Nomad Old Farts
Joan & Neil

Japan
It's indeed a fascinating country, with a culture that stands all on its own. I see you guys are Melbourne based. We moved three years ago from Sydney's northern beaches down to a sleepy little town on the NSW south coast called Broulee. If you were ever thinking of wandering up this way, it would be great to catch up. I'm sure we could find something to talk about!

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No shortage of ‘rising sun’ on our visit to Japan

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