It seems that we survived the end of the world. Screenwriters everywhere let out a collective sigh of relief; not only do they keep their audiences, but one of their favourite plot lines too. So what can we expect from the film industry in 2013? A fair bit of nostalgia by the looks of things; Jurassic Park, The Little Mermaid, Top Gun, and Star Wars episodes II and III are all to be rereleased in 3D and Imax. And let’s
Three months into my Japanese sojourn, a family connection led to my boarding a bus to Sakaide in Shikoku to stay with a Japanese family I had met just once before. I’ve hosted and been hosted a fair bit, but as with everything, Japan’s a little different. Right from my arrival when we went straight for an 11am udon lunch, where an Oba-chan proceeded to video me slurping noodles, to the 89 photos uploaded on Facebook within ten minutes of
After four months of gorging myself on sushi, devouring okonomiyaki, and practically inhaling takoyaki, I found that I had slightly overindulged myself in my favourite Japanese dishes, both old and new. It was high time for a good meaty meal. Recommendations took me to the Brazilian place in Harbourland which quelled my appetite for a while, but excessive salting and the waiter who impersonated Donald Duck every time he carved a slice meant I wasn’t desperate to go back. No,
If you are looking for somewhere slightly off the beaten track for your momiji-viewing pleasure, how about heading out to Kougenji in Aogaki, Tamba. Access – maps and other information available on the temple’s website http://kougenji-tanba.or.jp/ (Japanese only) Photos by Clint Denison, Sasayama-shi, 2007-2012
Our editor-in-chief Emily and I will be finishing up with JET this summer and we’re looking for people to replace us…
Featuring your favorite restaurants and hangout spots! “You’re going to love it,” I insisted as we navigated the confusion of streets near Himeji station. I was taking my friends to the place we affectionately had dubbed “Himeji Burger,” a location introduced to me one tired evening by Himeji ALT Ryan Parker, and thereafter shared with every foreigner I could hook with “Do you want a good burger?” Recently, I thought, places like that, the good places, they ought to be
