There are many millions of people in the world who see nothing unusual in falling snow. It's a regular part of their life experience, something they've always known, and something that is probably often more of a nuisance than anything else. I am not one of those people. I can detail many of …
Japanophile
No qualms about nudity in Japan
Here in Australia, we might be a bit on the prudish side ... so when I got to Japan and heard about onsens, the public baths that are a popular place to visit to relax, I got a bit nervous. Taking my clothes off in front of a bunch of other women was not something I was looking forward to.Yes, I …
That’s my (travelling) cup of tea
Call me strange (plenty have in the past), but until the age of twenty-five, I never drank tea or coffee. And I still don't drink coffee to this day. But the tea - well, the tea is all about travelling.I lived in Japan for two years. Sure, you can live in Japan and ignore some of the traditions, but …