Winter might be coming to an end down here in Kyushu, but further north - especially in the Nagano region - things are still snowy and white. But truthfully, that's the perfect time to visit the monkeys of Jigokudani Onsen. Chances are you've seen the pictures. The Japanese macaques (or "snow monkeys" as they are... Continue Reading →
Friday Photo: February 2014
It's been a short month and here we are again at another Friday Photo picture. I've been lucky enough to have my mother in town for a few weeks and whenever we have visitors, I get out more than usual. On her first weekend in town, we planned a trip up to Kikuchi Gorge and... Continue Reading →
Manhole Monday: Furano
I can only imagine how different Furano must look right now compared to my visit in mid-July. Certainly, with the amount of snow they receive every winter up there in central Hokkaido, I probably wouldn't have been able to take this picture: In truth, I had expected to find something lavender-related on the manhole covers... Continue Reading →