SKIING IN HOKKAIDO, JAPAN 19 March 2018 in Carter, HOLIDAYS, Japan

5 years old, but sure looks a whole lot older in this photo above. Carter had the privilege of going on a skiing trip in Hokkaido.. thanks to my parents who swept him away and took him there for a week over school holidays!...

Where to stay in Hokkaido in spring: the ultimate seaso... 4 November 2016 in Events, HOLIDAYS, Japan

  The kids went to Japan twice this year, and next year we’ll be spending winter in….. Hokkaido! Arghhhh SO EXCITED! Japan’s right up there as one of my favourite destination, and we all know that Hokkaido is the winter destination. Pretty much every one I...

JAPAN: THE CLOTHING 3 March 2010 in FASHION, HOLIDAYS, Japan, Uncategorized

Bought a bunch of clothes whilst in Japan, but I haven’t photographed it all, ‘cos too lazy and it’s not that interesting anyway 😛 But here’s some, because it’s quite typical of Japanese fashion (which, really, is just super-short skirts to show off your...

JAPAN: GOODBYE, FAREWELL 1 March 2010 in HOLIDAYS, Japan, Uncategorized

Just a few of my running stream of consciousness thoughts on Japan.. The women are slimmer, more fashionable, and better looking than almost any other country I’ve been to. On the downside, I constantly felt fat and dowdy the whole time. It’s hard not...

JAPAN: FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! in HOLIDAYS, Japan, Uncategorized

Food in Japan is utterly incredible, if you haven’t already noticed! It goes back to the simple fact that Japanese do everything better. Their food, regardless of cuisine, is always delightful.. and their desserts are jaw-dropping. The come up with some amazing stuff, and...