First day of school in Japan
April 9, 2008
Having now experienced our son’s first day of school in both the UK and Japan, there are some important differences that it is worth writing about. And, perhaps, some important lessons for education officials in the UK to learn about how to make the day more special for parents and children alike. Read more
The flea market comes of age in Japan
March 31, 2008
Days, weeks and probably - if I added the time up - months of my young life in England were spent trawling around second-hand and antique markets with my parents. Now, it seems, here in Japan the equivalent ‘flea market’ has shifted from something students and young people frequent and entered the mainstream. Read more
Events in Tokyo, from Tokyo Art Beat
March 30, 2008
A list of the current and popular art events from the bi-lingual arts guide for Tokyo, Tokyo Art Beat. Read more
The Tokyo Motor Show, 2007, in photos
January 10, 2008
The 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 closed its doors at 7:00 p.m., November 11 after 17 days of enthusiasm and excitement from October 26 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. The show attracted a total of 1,425,800 visitors. Read more
Hakone Ekiden 2008
January 4, 2008
An Ekiden, usually referred to as a marathon relay in English, is a long-distance relay, road race. The term originated in Japan, although the concept of a long distance relay race is probably not original or unique to any country. Read more
