Whatever imagination you may have of Kyoto before you set foot upon it, Kyoto Station is probably not it. First…
Developing a sense of design
Why do most designers obsess over fonts? Do colour schemes really matter? Is minimalism overrated? These are some of the…
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…
Understanding piano sheet music
Learning the piano as an adult is difficult. It often seems to be about learning not one thing (the piano,…
A Gourmet Journey Through Japan
This multimedia partnership appeared in Kyoto Journal “For many of Kyoto Journal’s readers who have missed out on a highly-anticipated…
心惹かれる風景//A Captivating Landscape
アウトドアが好きな私は、今まで数々の美しい風景を眺めてきた。中でも、最も一番心惹かれた風景はスイスのアルプスの夕焼けである。
Estonia – How a Country Brands Itself
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, prides itself on preserving its medieval history. Its Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site,…
Japanese artists fight Covid-19 with help of a legendary monster, upbeat DJ mixes and live-streamed temple rituals
This article appeared in South China Morning Post here. From the legendary Japanese monster Amabie (pictured here on Instagram by…
Japan’s Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine – Shojin Ryori
This article appeared on Arigato Japan’s site Japan has much excitement, richness and diversity to offer its visitor– pristine nature,…
London to Greece by Train
One winter, I undertook a train journey from London to Greece – London (UK) – Paris(France) – Stuttgart(Germany) – Munich(Germany)…
Secrets from Japan and beyond 