Cook Islands: an old-time Pacific vibe
WHILE LOCALS WORK OVERSEAS, VISITORS FIND PARADISE IN COOK ISLANDS —-by Christopher Johnson—- Aitutaki, Cook Islands —- Encompassing an area … Continue reading Cook Islands: an old-time Pacific vibe
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Australia’s Great Ocean Road really is great
Text and photos by Christopher Johnson Like the Pacific Coast Highway in California or the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Vancouver, the Great Ocean Roadin southern Australia is one … Continue reading Australia’s Great Ocean Road really is great
Where to see autumn koyo colors in Tokyo
By Christopher Johnson for CNN.com and Globalite Media —- In November and early December, Tokyo ranks among the most photogenic … Continue reading Where to see autumn koyo colors in Tokyo
Mind-bending scenes in Santorini, Greece — a wonder of the world
Santorini is one of those places that live up to the hype. It truly is spectacular and mesmerizing. For that … Continue reading Mind-bending scenes in Santorini, Greece — a wonder of the world
Christopher Johnson’s new Japan novel Kobe Blue on sale at Amazon.com
From the Bubble Economy to the Kobe earthquake and beyond, Kobe Blue is more than a wry and insightful look at the … Continue reading Christopher Johnson’s new Japan novel Kobe Blue on sale at Amazon.com
Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale
Buy the e-book of Siamese Dreams for $5 at http://www.amazon.com/Siamese-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00BEJJDHM/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2 “Original, brilliant and a very entertaining read. I couldn’t put … Continue reading Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale
Frequency Festival rocks Austria with beer, babes, pretzels, and love
Deep in the heart of central Europe lurks one of the world’s better rock festivals. For four days in August, … Continue reading Frequency Festival rocks Austria with beer, babes, pretzels, and love
Chris Johnson: Travel to Tibet in winter to avoid crowds, enjoy scenery
Tibet: Asia’s best winter destination? Friendly locals and cycling around Lhasa in a T-shirt will keep you warm in the … Continue reading Chris Johnson: Travel to Tibet in winter to avoid crowds, enjoy scenery
more photos for koyo hot spots in Tokyo
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Japan: go to Tohoku
A heartrending drive on the rebuilt roads of Tohoku Before the March 11 tsunami, the Miyako area of Iwate Prefecture … Continue reading Japan: go to Tohoku
Japan: Kujukuri beach on Tokyo’s doorstep
Discover ‘Little Hawaii’ just an hour from Tokyo A different kind of life drifts by at Kujukuri-hama beach on … Continue reading Japan: Kujukuri beach on Tokyo’s doorstep
Japanese tourists returning to miracle Matsushima
See the full gallery on Posterous http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/17/matsushima-japan-japanese-tou… Matsushima, Japan— While foreign visitors are continuing to avoid the disaster … Continue reading Japanese tourists returning to miracle Matsushima
JAPAN: Fuji Rock show must go on
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/play/fuji-rock-festival-2011-show-must-go-784497 Fuji Rock Festival 2011: The show must go on Typhoons or meltdowns won’t stop organizer Masa Hidaka from throwing … Continue reading JAPAN: Fuji Rock show must go on
TRAVEL: Gulf of Thailand’s hottest new island is Phu Quoc, Vietnam
See the full gallery on Posterous Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, the next hop on the Gulf of Thailand island circuit PHU … Continue reading TRAVEL: Gulf of Thailand’s hottest new island is Phu Quoc, Vietnam
TRAVEL: winter wonders in Furano, Japan
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20110213a1.html A winter wonderland Head for Furano in central Hokkaido to enjoy the best powder at a price that’s no … Continue reading TRAVEL: winter wonders in Furano, Japan
Day trip to the Great Ocean Road, Australia
A day trip to Victoria’s spectacular 12 Apostles There are only eight crumbling limestone Apostles left along the famed Great … Continue reading Day trip to the Great Ocean Road, Australia
TRAVEL: Powder in the heart of Furano, Hokkaido
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/play/powder-heart-hokkaido-852162 Why skiers are flocking to Furano The Hokkaido resort town has some of the best powder runs in Asia, … Continue reading TRAVEL: Powder in the heart of Furano, Hokkaido
TRAVEL: shooting Tokyo in 48 hours (CNN.com)
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/visit/how-shoot-tokyo-48-hours-988332 How to shoot Tokyo in 48 hours How to see Tokyo from the perspective of a professional photographer By Christopher … Continue reading TRAVEL: shooting Tokyo in 48 hours (CNN.com)
TRAVEL: Likiep Atoll, the Marshall Islands
http://www.thestar.com/printarticle/921242 In the Marshall Islands, neighbours are 3,000 km away January 14, 2011 Joe de Brum takes his skiff, called … Continue reading TRAVEL: Likiep Atoll, the Marshall Islands
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TRAVEL: photos of Koyo autumn leaves in Tokyo area
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TRAVEL: Two wheels better than four in Tokyo, cycling capital of Asia (CNN.com)
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/life/two-wheels-better-four-tokyo-645357 Two wheels better than four in Tokyo Why the Japanese capital is the world’s best city for cycling By Christopher … Continue reading TRAVEL: Two wheels better than four in Tokyo, cycling capital of Asia (CNN.com)
TRAVEL: Photographing Tokyo koyo autumn leaves
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20101205a1.html Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 Light touch: At any time of day, “fill flash” can brighten the foreground without … Continue reading TRAVEL: Photographing Tokyo koyo autumn leaves
TRAVEL: Tokyo’s funky new Haneda Airport gives us wings to fly
http://edition.cnn.com/BUSINESS/?hpt=Sbin http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/visit/haneda-international-airport-makes-tokyo-travel-quicker-funkier-685828 International travel to (and from) Tokyo just got quicker and funkier The new international terminal at Haneda Airport … Continue reading TRAVEL: Tokyo’s funky new Haneda Airport gives us wings to fly
first set of Haneda airport photos
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TRAVEL: Kabira Bay, Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan
ECONOMY: Japan-China dispute hurts tourism
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/dispute-with-china-hur… With manta rays cruising pristine coral reefs in emerald bays, and white-sand beaches nestled beside funky jungles, Japan’s Ishigaki … Continue reading ECONOMY: Japan-China dispute hurts tourism
MUSIC: photos of U2 at Ataturk Stadium, Istanbul
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TRAVEL: U2, basketball and the Deep State of Turkey
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/LI16Ak03.html ISTANBUL – You didn’t have to be interested in politics to know that monumental changes have been happening in Turkey the … Continue reading TRAVEL: U2, basketball and the Deep State of Turkey
TRAVEL: Japan goes camping (CNN.com)
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/visit/tokyo-sleeps-outside-256286 Tokyo camps it up City dwellers who once spurned the great outdoors are increasingly pitching tents, embracing nature and … Continue reading TRAVEL: Japan goes camping (CNN.com)
Japan camping set 5: mountain and island sites
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Japan sleeps outside set 3: tarps, hammocks, umbrella, van
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Japan camping photos set 2: teepees and love of mud
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Japan camping photos
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SPORTS: Basketball is Europe’s other beautiful game
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/basketball/for-europeans-hoops-is-the-s… IZMIR, TURKEY — The second most popular game in the world, basketball has become much bigger in Europe than … Continue reading SPORTS: Basketball is Europe’s other beautiful game
TRAVEL: to relieve stress, go with the flow along the Tamagawa River (CNN.com)
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/visit/tamagawa-river-urban-oasis-wildlife-animal-and-human-kind-154252 Tamagawa River: Don’t fight Tokyo, just go with the flow Follow the Tamagawa River for golf, tennis, fishing and … Continue reading TRAVEL: to relieve stress, go with the flow along the Tamagawa River (CNN.com)
Tamagawa riverside photos
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Tamagawa river photos
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TRAVEL: photo feature on Khao Takiap, a fishing village in Thailand
The vibrant lives of the fishermen of Khao Takiab http://travel.cnn.com/bangkok/visit/hua-hins-khao-takieb-fishing-village-171782 A colorful look at what happens before that tasty piece … Continue reading TRAVEL: photo feature on Khao Takiap, a fishing village in Thailand
Hiroshima bomb anniversary photos
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Hiroshima youth talk about war — Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/hiroshima-youth-embrac… From the train station, Hiroshima looks different than the other stops along Japan’s industrial corridor. Unlike the ancient … Continue reading Hiroshima youth talk about war — Globe and Mail
MUSIC: Fuji Rock photos set 2
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TRAVEL: Kujukuri — the long beach on Tokyo’s door-step
Life’s a beach: Heading surfward on peaceful Kujukuri-hama. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON PHOTOS Kujukuri: the long, long beach on Tokyo’s doorstep By CHRISTOPHER … Continue reading TRAVEL: Kujukuri — the long beach on Tokyo’s door-step
Why Japan is winning at World Cup in South Africa
http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/why-japan-winning-604967# At 5am Japanese fans flood Shibuya to cheer a well-deserved victory over Denmark. To understand why Japan is winning … Continue reading Why Japan is winning at World Cup in South Africa
rise of radical migrants
A turning point in Thailand By CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON BANGKOK — Massive occupations of two areas of central Bangkok the past … Continue reading rise of radical migrants
Inside Bangkok’s bamboo fortress, portraits of Red Shirts
Inside their bamboo fortress in central Bangkok, Red Shirt protesters have been sleeping on hard hot streets for 30 days … Continue reading Inside Bangkok’s bamboo fortress, portraits of Red Shirts
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Car free central Bangkok — Reds take over streets
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Besieged in Bangkok — red-eye Red Shirts
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Zen Nothingness of Zamami Island
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20100502a1.html The Zen nothingness of Zamami Japan on ¥1,000 a day? It’s certainly possible by cycling and camping on this … Continue reading Zen Nothingness of Zamami Island
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