Today we get to visit Wakayama where we will prepare things for tomorrows sailing on the yacht ‘Big Elle’. Before we go though we must do some shopping for food in a local Japanese supermarket, where we buy some unusual items for party night on Big Elle. Day 40 – April 12th, 2014. Before we […]
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RSS feed for this sectionWalking Around Sembayashi-omiya in Japan
Getting to know Sembayashi-omiya a bit more today in between writing and talking to clients. We had to stay close to home for the majority of today as Moni had a few client calls and needed to do some writing. But even so, we did manage to break up the day somewhat. Day 36 – […]
Japanese BBQ with Toshi Yumi & Friends
Our first Japanese bbq invitation in Japan with our new friends. Japan people are some of the most generous and kindest that we have met. Japan has such a high level of hospitality and respect for each other, it really is something to experience if you ever have the opportunity to. Day 34 – April […]
Eating Out in Japan Like The Locals
Japan has always been a destination that has the stigma of being expensive, and certainly I’d agree some things are very expensive. But like most places you visit you’ll find high end and low end options, especially when it comes to food and more specific eating out. The Japanese love eating out, probably due to […]
Osaka Castle by Night With Cherry Blossom Illuminations
Japan is well known for its festivals and events throughout the year, but the Cherry Blossom season is probably the most famous. The Sakura festival season is generally between late April to mid May, but earlier and later blooming varieties can be found in many parts of Japan. They begin opening in the south and […]
Coffee in Sembayashi-omiya and Indian for Dinner
Sembayashi-omiya is an area of Osaka which has been our home for nearly two weeks now and today we check out a local coffee shop followed by the evening spent alone in an Indian restaurant. Day 31 – April 3rd, 2014. Rise and shine… a good nights sleep yes, up and on with business… Then […]
All Work and No Play – Well Not Really
Today was penciled in as a major writing day for Moni, that’s right, all day except for a couple of meal breaks, oh the life of a quality copywriter. But as you well know plans can always change and being flexible is very important when working and traveling around the globe. Day 30 – April […]
Yodabashi-Umeda in Osaka – Cameras Galore
Today we had a more relaxing day catching up on some work then some retail therapy. Day 29 – April 1st, 2014. The alarm wakes us this morning as Moni has a client call. While she is on the call I zip out and do the bag of washing. The launderette is only 40 foot […]
Korean Dinner with Toshi, Yumi, Guchi and Take
A visit to a Korean restaurant for a cook it yourself dinner with Toshi and friends. Day 27 – March 30th, 2014. We got up late after a good nights sleep. “Yesterday we were gifted a small bread bun from a total stranger on the subway” Both Moni & I had seats in the carriage […]
Miyajima Island with Mt Misen and The Itsukushima Shrine
A wonderful day trip to Miyajima Island and the Iconic Torii gate and Itsukushima shrine that draws people from far away. Day 26 – March 29th, 2014. Up early with the alarm to go visit Miyajima Island. We are out of the house in good time even though we both had restless nights. It’s a […]