Designers take note: this book is a treasure trove of poster inspiration.

Manga artist Shigeru Mizuki’s renditions of Japan’s legendary Yokai.

Two quick snaps from my cell phone camera: Ash fall in Kanoya which looks deceptively like snow in the sodium-vapor parking light Joyfull with yellow ash bags on the curb waiting for collection.

Menko, めんこ, is a game very similar to Pogs (admit it, you owned some pogs). The cards (also called Menko) are made from thick cardboard and were originally found inside packs of cigarettes and candy. The objective of the game is to flip your opponent’s card over by tossing down one of your own. If [...]

Guess I’m ready!

Here is our Itinerary: May 6: Arrive at Narita, Tokyo overnight May 7: JR to Kagoshima, Kyushu overnight May 8-11: Ferry to Yakushima, explore Yakushima (!) May 11: Ferry to Kagoshima, JR to Hiroshima May 12: Hiroshima & Miyajima May 13: Hiroshima, JR to Kyoto May 13-16: Kyoto May 16: JR to Mt. Fuji, stay [...]