Destination: Japan

SCUBA DIVING & SUNSET CRUISE!

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By willstop | Views [962]

Wind and Wave Davao Experience... After I graduate way back March 2006, I tried my luck at Davao City, Philippines. Even if how hard it was to live my native town but still I pursue my plans. One of the great things that happened to me in this particular ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Japan Update!

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By willstop | Views [585] | Comments [1]

Just yesterday we have been to some part of Chiba's Community which is still part of Japan to roam around together with my Sis, Nephew, & Brod-In-Law. In fact, it was not really our plan to be at that place since were planning to be at COSTCO.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

I've been to Tokyo DOME!

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By willstop | Views [686]

Yes! it is! I been there yesterday with my Sis, Brod-In-Law and Little Nephew. In fact, I been there already last month but the reason why we came back is I wanna ride a " Thunder Dolphin " which commonly known as "... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Run Forrest Run

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By willstop | Views [887] | Comments [1]

Go Forrest!…Yeah!..just yesterday we been to Tokyo Dome to enjoy! Together with my Sis, Brod-In-Law, and Nephew. In fact, I really did enjoy my day ’cause I happened to ride a Thunder Dolphin which commonly known as “Roller Coaster”…It ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Takahagi waves & lifeguarding

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 | By brentoc | Views [1184]

I guess ive been in Takahagi for a couple of weeks now? Its been alot of fun really :)  The beach is a bit like Mt Maunganui or Mangawhai Heads (for you kiwis) - mellow surf, clear water and white sand. Well, the sand seems more grey on the cloudy days ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: fireworks

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 | By rachel | Photo Gallery

August obon

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 | By rachel | Views [686] | Comments [1]

Hi all, So at the moment i am off school (work), so i have some time to relax and rest and sightsee. As you can see from my photos i went to Nikko on Friday, and went to see the fireworks yesterday. Today I am just going to chill, study and clean. I ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: nikko

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By rachel | Photo Gallery

Kobe, Japan

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [429]

11th December 2005 Andy and I met the Nicks and Junko and headed off to Kobe for a seafood buffet lunch at "Fish market". We stayed there about 3 hours as it was all-you-can-eat (and boy can the boys eat!). The restaurant is set in ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Cramped quarters

Thu, 9 Aug 2007 | By phil | Views [643] | Comments [1]

Three weeks ago there I was expecting to feel a sudden rush to the head, a brutal awakening to the fact that the best part of five years in Japan was about to end.  Three weeks on and here I am, still not getting my head round it.  Having a clear mind ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

first

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By tor-danger | Views [331]

    just testing you baby

Tags: Mountains

Fushimi-Inari shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [420]

November 2005 I arranged for my ex-student Yuki to come with Andy, Brit Nick, Aussie Nick ,Junko and I to Fushimi-Inari shrine in Kyoto . I'd been with Mum in May, but we hadn't finished the walk as we'd been too tired. The shrine has bibbed ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Hirakata, Japan

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [1168]

November 2005 Hirakata ! Located between the commercial metropolis of Osaka City and the ancient capital of Kyoto , Hirakata is a high-density suburban city bordering the Yodogawa River and the Ikoma mountain range. ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Heian-jingu shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [518]

On 13th November 2005, British Nick, Junko, Andy and I went to Heian-jingu shrine to witness the shichi-go-san (7-5-3) festival. It was quite a warm day, the sun shining through the trees creating patterns on the shrine walls and garden, and ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan

Sun, 5 Aug 2007 | By soemmia | Views [890]

17th October 2005 It was a Monday morning and I went to Omihachiman (where I used to work). It took about an hour from my house in Kyoto. I met my ex-student (older but wonderful woman and very un-Japanese-like!) at 11am and she drove us to Mount ... Read more >

Tags: Culture