Archive for August, 2009
DPJ wins landslide victory, Crushes LDP, Taro Aso
The Democratic Party of Japan wins the Lower House election by a landslide, ending more than half a century of almost uninterrupted rule by the Liberal Democratic Party. Can't say I'm not happy because I am. Let's face it Taro Aso destroyed the LDP and perhaps Japan in the process. I haven't heard such negative sentiment from Japanese [...]
Ryokan Styles
Just as there are many different ryokan room prices, there are also many different types or styles of ryokans. No two ryokans are the same, and the quality of ryokan varies dramatically. On the low end of the scale is what we call a "standard ryokan" and at the upper end of the scale is our "luxurious ryokan." In general, you get what you pay for. [...]
