Cycling through Suwa, Sipping Sake

Monday morning Stephen and I said goodbye to Skye as she headed south to Tokyo, work and the new house. I puttered about, uploading pictures while Stephen got rid of his washer and dryer, refrigerator, sofa, dining room table and chairs (when you rent an apartment in Japan, it comes with NOTHING, and must be […]

Japan: Fire Safety

Another reader request: Greenstuff asked me to post photos of Japanese fire hydrants. I have no idea why he wants this, but I’m ever eager to please, so I present to you all, for Mr. Green’s satisfaction and edification, a variety of fire prevention images from Japan. Taken in Shimo-suwa, Matsumoto and Kanazawa.