Or, what the hell just happened there ( Read more... )

It's not Doctor Who that has me hiding behind the couch, it's penalties. And as much as I favoured Japan to win the World Cup, there was a point during extra time when I really, really hoped they wouldn't equalise against the USA and cause me to have to scurry behind the living room furniture. But Japan's impressive captain, Homare Sawa, did just ( Read more... )

Note to UK viewers, BBC3 is showing the World Cup final between the USA and Japan this evening. Kick-off's at 7.45pm and it should be a good one. I'm backing the US to win their third title but, like many, hope to see first-time finalists Japan win it ( Read more... )

A month ago, I promised to write about going to an onsen. However, the next day I got into hot water of another kind and ended up writing about kettles. That subject will be addressed again in the future, but right now, it's time for a bath.

Spending an entire day on various forms of transport sightseeing in Hakone National Park was more tiring ( Read more... )

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