Tag Archives: japan
caldera
one of the largest caldera in the world, as well as containing several large towns, and thriving farming communities, japan’s mt. aso area is also a still active and complex volcanic region. this is in november. in june and july the whole area is covered … Read More →
onsen: instant therapy in the freezing cold
pictures from kai aso, a modernist ryokan in kyushu’s kumamoto prefecture. blazing hot in summer, at over 1,000 metres the temperature on november mornings rarely exceeds 0°C. the water is scalding hot, at around 40° — 45°C. the effect is, well, let’s say bracing.
the roppongi cow and escalators
this is just a test really please don’t take this post as an indicator of seriousness
claska
the claska is newly refurbished but preserves the vaguely 60s — 70s retro pastiche of its original conception. it’s a lot of fun to stay here. a very quirky place, with ‘Mr Dog’ the dog salon on the ground floor. a dj playing electro funk mixes in … Read More →
kyoto
the screen is a delightful place to stay in kyoto. the staff are beautiful in every sense, very foreigner user-friendly, and situated in a quirky little shi-shi antique shop street. nearby is bikkuri donki — surprise donkey. is the donkey surprised? is the donkey a surprise? do … Read More →
caldera iii
inside the ancient caldera of aso san, in kyushu, southern japan. extremely fortunate weather on this november day. full of sparkle and light.