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So yeah, we sometimes blog… Have a squiz.

Japan 4: It has been an honour writing this for you.

I got into a bowing match the other night with Housekeeping.

I rang and asked for two extra pillows and a very polite man in an extremely well presented uniform proudly presented me with two additional white pillows. He genuinely … Read More

Japan 3: Stuffing your face for entertainment.

OK, I’ll admit I just don’t understand Japanese television programmes.

The most common thread seems to be food consumed in the most gluttonous way. And I mean revoltingly and obscenely consumed in bulk.

The Japanese apparently find it amusing.

It … Read More

Japan 2: Not one world, please.

I have flown JAL to Japan before.

It is a very pleasant flight from Sydney to Narita – there is no radical time shift, the flight is quiet as most Japanese go to sleep as soon as the flight lifts … Read More

Japan 1: Recreation

Sydney Airport. Runway One East…

This is the bit I like.

The bit where you turn slowly off the approach apron and begin to roll down the runway. I love to hear the fans wind up twisting kerosene and air … Read More