The mysteries of the shipping forecast

An unusual obsession for many residents of the British Isles is the shipping forecast. Broadcast by the BBC, four times … More

Understanding piano sheet music

Learning the piano as an adult is difficult. It often seems to be about learning not one thing (the piano, … More

This multimedia partnership appeared in Kyoto Journal “For many of Kyoto Journal’s readers who have missed out on a highly-anticipated … More

アウトドアが好きな私は、今まで数々の美しい風景を眺めてきた。中でも、最も一番心惹かれた風景はスイスのアルプスの夕焼けである。

Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, prides itself on preserving its medieval history. Its Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site, … More

This article appeared in South China Morning Post here. From the legendary Japanese monster Amabie (pictured here on Instagram by … More

This article appeared on Arigato Japan’s site Japan has much excitement, richness and diversity to offer its visitor– pristine nature, … More

One winter, I undertook a train journey from London to Greece – London (UK) – Paris(France) – Stuttgart(Germany) – Munich(Germany) … More

高校生時代にアメリカのサリンジャーという作家が書いた本を読んだことを今も記憶に残っている。その本の中“Write with your stars out”という名言があった。

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, makes you wonder what lies beneath your feet. The Divje Babe Flute, a bear … More