A chatty welcome April 10th 2006 On Friday night we went to a welcome party for me and Hiedi at Mrs Nagatas 'School Pub'- 'Chatty' where we met the guy who is going to be working there when it is up and running. The idea is that Japanese people can come and have dinner and just have English conversation. I f they get any bookings I might have to work there but they havent had much interest yet so for now its just the MEK staff pu ... read more
Asia » Japan » Shizuoka 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
After an amazing, unforgettable year in Japan I dragged a way too heavy bag on wheels through Europe for more fantastic adventures. 5 years later I am off on a 9 week tour of SE Asia.
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