Juno
My initial reaction to Juno was a mixture of amusement and annoyance. As the movie went on I started to get drawn in and I ended up enjoying it a… Read more »
The Golden Compass–Movie Review
To begin with, I haven’t read the book by Philip Pullman that The Golden Compass is based on. I also don’t know the details of Pullman’s feud with the Catholic… Read more »
Review Lists
I have added two new pages to make it easier to find reviews on this site: the List of Anime Reviews and the List of Movie Reviews.
Japan Vacation: Conclusion
That’s the end. I’ve gone through all my photos and posted everything that looked reasonably interesting. If you are considering a trip to Japan I strongly recommend that you go… Read more »
Kyoto: Miscellaneous Photos
Here are some photos that I think are interesting, but which don’t seem to fit anywhere else.
Kyoto: Teramachi and Shin-kyogoku
Kyoto is much smaller than Tokyo, but it does have its own version of shopping districts. Teramachi and Shin-kyogoku are two parallel covered streets which seem to go on forever,… Read more »
Kyoto City Budo Center
I stumbled on this place by accident: a complex of buildings devoted to the practice of martial arts. It is located just around the corner from the Heian Shrine.
Kyoto: Heian Shrine
The Heian Shrine is dedicated to two emperors: Kammu, who founded the city of Kyoto in 794, and Koumei, the last emperor to spend his life in the city. It… Read more »
Nara: Deer and Buddhas
The ancient city of Nara, capital of Japan from 710 to 784, is a short train ride from Kyoto. Many people make the trip, and what most of them want… Read more »
Kyoto: Kennin-ji
The Kennin-ji is the oldest Zen Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 1202. It is notable for its artworks and beautiful gardens.