Posts Tagged: Japan
2D barcodes mobile readers
When Madame Oui and I were in Japan, we noticed the adverts with a 1-cm square matrix barcode. Though it was some form of legal compliance, and thought nothing more of it. Fast forward 10 months later and an article
2D barcodes mobile readers
When Madame Oui and I were in Japan, we noticed the adverts with a 1-cm square matrix barcode. Though it was some form of legal compliance, and thought nothing more of it. Fast forward 10 months later and an article
Review: The Third Party (Glenn Patterson)
As I was going to be travelling through the same country — nay, exact city of Hiroshima — as author Glenn Patterson, I thought I’d read The Third Party (978-0856408090) during my actual journey. That was rewarding: Patterson’s script and
Review: The Third Party (Glenn Patterson)
As I was going to be travelling through the same country — nay, exact city of Hiroshima — as author Glenn Patterson, I thought I’d read The Third Party (978-0856408090) during my actual journey. That was rewarding: Patterson’s script and
Review: Must-See in Kyoto (Japan Travel Bureau)
I discovered this Japan Travel Bureau pocket book series at a gift shop at Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavillon). There are 17 in the series, at about A5 and 1 cm in size. What I particularly admire about these books are
Review: Must-See in Kyoto (Japan Travel Bureau)
I discovered this Japan Travel Bureau pocket book series at a gift shop at Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavillon). There are 17 in the series, at about A5 and 1 cm in size. What I particularly admire about these books are
In Japan, don’t mention the war
A high ranking Japanese military officer was dismissed for publishing an essay that argued Japan bombed Pearl Harbor because they fell for a trap set by President Roosevelt, and that the Japanese weren’t aggressors in Korea, but snared in “domestic
In Japan, don’t mention the war
A high ranking Japanese military officer was dismissed for publishing an essay that argued Japan bombed Pearl Harbor because they fell for a trap set by President Roosevelt, and that the Japanese weren’t aggressors in Korea, but snared in “domestic
Inside Japan Tours feedback
Having returned from our Japan holiday, organised by Inside Japan Tours, they emailed me a link to an online survey, requesting feedback on their services. As a matter of record, the text follows. Package name: Onsen Japan 1. How do
Inside Japan Tours feedback
Having returned from our Japan holiday, organised by Inside Japan Tours, they emailed me a link to an online survey, requesting feedback on their services. As a matter of record, the text follows. Package name: Onsen Japan 1. How do
Inside Japan Tours feedback
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 Having returned from our Japan holiday, organised by Inside Japan Tours, they emailed me a link to an online survey, requesting feedback on their services. As a matter of record, the text follows. Package name: Onsen Japan 1. How
Inside Japan Tours feedback
http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649 Having returned from our Japan holiday, organised by Inside Japan Tours, they emailed me a link to an online survey, requesting feedback on their services. As a matter of record, the text follows. Package name: Onsen Japan 1. How
Journal 20081015 Japan
We were down for breakfast right for the opening time of 7am. We were thankful for fried eggs and toast, instead of the Japanese option. I noticed a free internet access point in the hotel lobby, and confirmed that our
Journal 20081015 Japan
We were down for breakfast right for the opening time of 7am. We were thankful for fried eggs and toast, instead of the Japanese option. I noticed a free internet access point in the hotel lobby, and confirmed that our
Journal 20081014 Japan
We took advantage of not needing to rush to get to our next destination in Tokyo, by having another relative lie in. We had one last dip in our en suite hot tub, packed our cases, and went for breakfast
Journal 20081014 Japan
We took advantage of not needing to rush to get to our next destination in Tokyo, by having another relative lie in. We had one last dip in our en suite hot tub, packed our cases, and went for breakfast
Journal 20081013 Japan
We both slept in, as desired, and had a relatively late breakfast at about 9.15am. Beforehand, I had a dip in our en suite hot tub, which I did enjoy. Madame Oui took a while to get herself ready, and
Journal 20081013 Japan
We both slept in, as desired, and had a relatively late breakfast at about 9.15am. Beforehand, I had a dip in our en suite hot tub, which I did enjoy. Madame Oui took a while to get herself ready, and
Journal 20081012 Japan
I woke up early to take a shower and pre-pack for a long day’s journey. Our breakfast was large, as we have now come to expect. We enjoyed our omelette and cooked salmon. We presented our hostess with a postcard
Journal 20081012 Japan
I woke up early to take a shower and pre-pack for a long day’s journey. Our breakfast was large, as we have now come to expect. We enjoyed our omelette and cooked salmon. We presented our hostess with a postcard
Journal 20081012 Japan
I woke up early to take a shower and pre-pack for a long day’s journey. Our breakfast was large, as we have now come to expect. We enjoyed our omelette and cooked salmon. We presented our hostess with a postcard
Journal 20081012 Japan
I woke up early to take a shower and pre-pack for a long day’s journey. Our breakfast was large, as we have now come to expect. We enjoyed our omelette and cooked salmon. We presented our hostess with a postcard
Journal 20081011 Japan
We went for the later breakfast time of 8.00am, but it was still an early rise at 7.30am, when they cleared our beds in preparation. I was still groggy while consuming my raw fish. The breakfast was huge and filling,
Journal 20081011 Japan
We went for the later breakfast time of 8.00am, but it was still an early rise at 7.30am, when they cleared our beds in preparation. I was still groggy while consuming my raw fish. The breakfast was huge and filling,
Journal 20081010 Japan
We were sad to leave Kyoto Sunroute hotel, as we were getting accustomed to the kind hospitality and professional service. We wrote out, in likely poor Japanese, a postcard for Yomada, and included a fridge magnet in the form of
Journal 20081010 Japan
We were sad to leave Kyoto Sunroute hotel, as we were getting accustomed to the kind hospitality and professional service. We wrote out, in likely poor Japanese, a postcard for Yomada, and included a fridge magnet in the form of
Journal 20081009 Japan
Madame Oui was good to get up early for our planned day trip to Hiroshima. We had a quick breakfast and took a local bus to Kyoto station for our Shinkasen train. We arrived in about 2 hours, and it
Journal 20081009 Japan
Madame Oui was good to get up early for our planned day trip to Hiroshima. We had a quick breakfast and took a local bus to Kyoto station for our Shinkasen train. We arrived in about 2 hours, and it
Journal 20081008 Japan
After our welcomed Western breakfast, we went to the front desk where a very helpful concierge, Yamada, spent several minutes locating a suitable tempura restaurant, and even made a reservation for us. He also helped us with local bus maps.
Journal 20081008 Japan
After our welcomed Western breakfast, we went to the front desk where a very helpful concierge, Yamada, spent several minutes locating a suitable tempura restaurant, and even made a reservation for us. He also helped us with local bus maps.
Journal 20081007 Japan
Japanese breakfast was not in our room but in a communal area, where we were joined by a Japanese family. When they left, there was a whisper among them, then the father approached us and said, in a heavy Japanese
Journal 20081007 Japan
Japanese breakfast was not in our room but in a communal area, where we were joined by a Japanese family. When they left, there was a whisper among them, then the father approached us and said, in a heavy Japanese
