‘Just Japan’ Archives
Calico, Cafe Kichijoji
There is a new cultural trend in Tokyo – cat cafes. (click on photo for flickr account details of brilliant photographer) Customers pay to sip tea and cuddle cats. Supposedly, there are cat cafes popping up all over the city. I must go and check one out and report [Read More]
Mt Fuji Crystals
The tree in the garden in front of Kawaguchiko has crystals on it to make it shine! So pretty. Wonderful location for a day trip, wedding party …. The gang! This is the name of the location. Ukai Music Forest. It is worth a visit!! [Read More]
Lumine, Shinjuku
This is Lumine Est – it is a big department store/shopping mall built directly into the station. We visited en masse …. trying not to lose anyone …. Did you realise that Shinjuku was a quiet community back in 1885 when the station first opened? You would [Read More]
Prius Recall
No, it is not a recall for the Prius, rather the kids are having a haircut in fantastic style!! But the recall situation is on my mind today. Do you have a Prius? What are your thoughts? [Read More]
I need an Igloo!
Hokkaido in December is cold!!! But still very enjoyable. The shopping underground is heated and there are plenty of lockers to keep extra coats and scarves while you explore and shop. Of course if you are really cold and don’t want to shop you can always warm up in a [Read More]
Ponyo List
I was delighted this morning to find that I had been included in a great blog featuring a list of Ponyo. It is a fantastic compilation of 17 different Ponyo pictures from around the globe. Click on this link to find your favourite. My favourite is the photo by anngel369 [Read More]
