Sunday, 27 May 2012. After 1 year, 1 month and 20 days, my time is up. During this time, I think I have experienced more things than I have in the previous five years combined! Stretching for 2,892 km from the snows of Hokkaido to the tropics of Okinawa, there is so much to enjoy in Japan. For the last time, thank you for reading and take care. Shiroyama Plaza Garden, Kamiyacho, Tokyo. Posted by Our Man in Japan.

Switch Off, Smile On. Currently Japan is suffering large power shortages, and Japanese people have been encouraged to cut back on their energy consumption as much as possible. But should these beneficial effects be localized to Japan as the area most directly affected by the disaster? In Germany and Switzerland, public will against nuclear .

Travelling around Korea, and beyond. This restaurant boasts that its stew is made without MSG or ot.

Bluedoor is the Unusual Agent. What makes us unusual? Read on and you will see. Tuesday, June 05, 2012. This is the beautifully restored County Hall of Abingdon with one of the Jubilee Beacons alight on the roof on Monday 4th June. Whatever people say about Abingdon itself, the people here really know how to put on a good party! The weather was damp but buns were thrown, food was shared and neighbours chatted. Monday, May 07, 2012.

This did both to me in spades.