In 1928, the area around the Nishinomiya city hall was largely wetland. The centre was located close to the sake … More
Category: Culture
The mysteries of the shipping forecast
An unusual obsession for many residents of the British Isles is the shipping forecast. Broadcast by the BBC, four times … More
Understanding piano sheet music
Learning the piano as an adult is difficult. It often seems to be about learning not one thing (the piano, … More
Secrets from Japan and beyond 