Monthly Archives: January 2006

It’s been a bit warmer around Osaka lately, and like this semi I’ve been able to shed down a layer and enjoy the crisp air. Hopefully Spring will come early this year. It’s a sad and beautiful thing, to know … Continue reading →

I take these pictures because I truly respect the resourcefulness that these homeless people possess. Using scavenged materials and simple blue tarps, the Yodogawa homeless population has built a community next to the river. By doing so, they have secured … Continue reading →

Most of the tags that people throw up around the city are ugly and uninspired, but if you look hard enough and explore the less frequented areas you can find some really good stuff. I’ll be posting pictures of the … Continue reading →

I never noticed it before, but the Sky Building is really just a huge tori.

Last year, Huw and I went on a hike through the mountains of Kobe, starting from Ashiyagawa and ending in Shukugawa. Along the way, we saw many signs with wild boars on them, but saw no real wildlife to speak … Continue reading →

This is a bit late/early depending on how you look at it, but I wanted to say that I’m really happy for you guys. It seems as if you two have been married for over a decade already to me, … Continue reading →