Archive for: November 2009

November 28, 2009

Not exactly St Andrews, but if you're up for pitch and putt…

Filed under: Osaka - 28 Nov 2009

niwaji pitch and putt

Although there are numerous golf driving ranges located throughout Kansai, there’s nothing like a bit of pitch and putt for the occasional golf fan.

The Niwaji putter golf course on the Yodagawa …

Eizan Railway in Kyoto

Filed under: Kyoto - 28 Nov 2009

Whether to see the beautiful Autumn leaves, escape the ghastly heat of summer or enjoy the snow in winter, this northern part of Kyoto has a lovely escape for city dwellers. The way to get there …

November 10, 2009

Used book shop in Kyoto

Filed under: Uncategorized - 10 Nov 2009

Kyoto bookphiles have an enviable second hand book shop service in Green E Books which offers second hand books in any language except Japanese.

Open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm.

There are also special events and …

November 4, 2009

Finally a book exchange in Osaka

Filed under: Osaka - 04 Nov 2009

If you’re fed up with coughing up for new titles in Kinokunia or waiting ages for second hands to come through Amazon market place then this may be right up your street.

A new book exchange has started in Umeda, Osaka …