Monthly Archives: March 2012
Our Local God
One of the aspects of Japanese culture that has long fascinated me is how my friends seem to have a God for every occasion. Whether they want to find the right partner, or to pray for a good birth and a healthy baby, there … Continue reading
Posted in Life in Japan, Photographs
Tagged Culture of Japan, Ebisu, 西宮, Nishinomiya, Nishinomiya Shrine
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Tottori Sand Dunes 鳥取砂丘
This is one of my favourite photographs that I have taken in Japan. Tottori’s Sand Dunes, called Tottori Sakyu 鳥取砂丘, are famous throughout Japan, and receive many visitors. The movie Woman of the Dunes 砂の女 was filmed here.
Posted in Photographs
Tagged Expatriate Life, 鳥取砂丘, japan, The Woman in the Dunes, tottori, tottori sakyu, tottori sand dunes
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White Day ホワイトデー
This morning I saw on CNN that today, March14, or 3.14, is Pi Day. This is because the mathematical value Pi, to 2 decimal places, is 3.14. In fact the value of Pi, as far as anyone knows, goes on … Continue reading
Posted in Life in Japan
Tagged CNN, Culture of Japan, JaM Academic Translations, japan, Nishinomiya, Pi, Pi Day, translation, Valentine's Day, White Day
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Japan - a Foreigner's View 