Laputa Castle in the Sky movie poster. A girl floating middle of air. A boy ready to catch her.
ANIME

Ghibli bests! Castle in the Sky

Once upon a time in the UK  The strikes started on March 3th of 1984 and lasted for almost a whole year. The coal industry deemed non profitable anymore struggles to survive as a way of life for the miners and families. A victory for the government of Margaret Thatcher, but the year-long strike allowed […]

Ban on tourist in Gion district. A geisha walking through the Gion alley
NEWS

Ban on tourists! Tokyo is next

 Ban on tourist in Kyoto! Back in 2016 I was walking around Gion. Together with my Taiwanese friend. We met at the hostel we were working for in exchange for a stay. Suddenly a Maiko appears in front of us. Was a perfect picture. A movie-like moment. No kidding. I was just staring at this

Flag of the Samurai group The Shinsengumi
SAMURAI

The Shinsengumi: A beginning

The Ikedaya Riot  Enter the Shinsengumi. The morning was clear and peaceful. After a night of bloodlust at Ikedaya the eyes of Sakamoto Ryouma were wide open. Restless. The Shinsengumi were conducting a man hunt all night. After sunset the group were nowhere to be seen and common people and messengers  of the clan opposing