Monthly Archives: August 2012

The flight from Okinawa to Shanghai is delayed  but no problem I have a 3 hour layover. When I try to transfer to the Paris flight in Shanghai things start to fall apart. “The flight is delayed! Go to desk … Continue reading →

There was an overwhelming response to my post on Japanese car names. The number of readers tripled. Maybe I have stumbled across a new market? Those who gain gratification from looking at photos of Japanese car name badges. Maybe I … Continue reading →

A thing that has given me pleasure over the last couple of years is taking photographs with a er camera. Little by little I have got to understand the process better and now I have decided to buy a new … Continue reading →

The only  Japanese car name that appears to be global is Prius. All the other cars around these parts have the strangest names which I believe are endemic to Japan. For example my car is called a March hereabouts whereas … Continue reading →

I get to Tokyo. I am sick. I go straight to my hotel and straight to bed at 12:30.I sleep all day. I awake at 9:00 the next morning. The limo picks me up. We go to the Cabinet Office. … Continue reading →

There is a typhoon coming. We have to go to Tokyo for a meeting with the Cabinet Office on Monday. We fly on Saturday as word has it that all flights will be cancelled on Sunday. First mistake, instead of … Continue reading →

I am still fascinated by the richness of Okinawan flora and fauna. Today at lunchtime, mainly due to the fact that all lunch options at the University include rice, noodles and so anathema to my no carbs diet, I stroll … Continue reading →