Destination: Japan

Gallery: Osaka & Hiroshima

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Tokyo - Japan

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Matsumoto and Kamikochi - Japan

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

The Scenery Speaks for itself.....

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [2283]

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! We arrived at Matsumoto in good time, had a MOS Burger (traditional Japanese Burger - apparently!), got lost trying to find our Guest House and were amazed by the sheer beauty of the mountains that surrounded us! Our guest house ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

The Big Climb of Fuji-San!

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [2828]

The day had finally arrived to climb Mount Fuji - after a day at the Sumo Tournament and a long and tedious train journey, in rush hour, arriving in Kawaguchi at 2200hrs we were both well prepared to get up an go...sort of! The day started well when ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

Ready?

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 | By phil | Views [646] | Comments [4]

Slowly but surely things are coming along.  Feeling a lot better about things now that I'm armed with a new credit card (thanks mum!) travellers cheques, medicine, seishun 18 kippu...  I've still got some stuff to buy but roll on Thursday by which time ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Mission Complete...Onto the Sumo!

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [2485]

After a long old Train ride we made it to Sendai in the North of Honshu, where the final Japanese `wonder` (the Shrine at Hiroshima and Amanohashidate were the other two) awaited us at Matsushima! After checking in, we took a stroll around the city, ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji - Japan

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Takahagi Beach Funtimes

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By brentoc | Views [1210] | Comments [1]

So now ive moved on up the coast, to Takahagi. I didnt know what to expect ata all, but I think ive struck some good luck :)  The apartment that Im sharing with the other 4 lifeguards is right on the beach, about 20 min walk from our patrolling area.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Nagoya - Japan

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Matsushima and Sendai - Japan

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

To Canada...

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 | By iiavet | Views [399]

Well, we are finally here in Canada and Kona is having a great time already. It took us 26 hours from our door to Grannies and we were pooped.

Tags: Airports

Saying "Sayonara!"

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 | By rjc | Views [478]

Even after two years, seven farewell parties seems excessive (especially with all the drinking that they make me do at these things). My body is screaming for some rest, but I'm having way too much fun for my head to listen to such defeatist talk.... Read more >

Tags: Work

Beaches + Waves + Storms + Fine Cuisine

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 | By brentoc | Views [740]

Well, i tried to post a story a few days ago, but it never got there :( Anyway, i was hunkering down as a typhoon broke over us, with some pretty strong winds and rain & horrendous humidity.  I had been out early that morning for a surf with a couple ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Gallery: Amanohashidate, Naruto Whirlpools, Kobe and Some Trains! - Japan

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery