Monthly Archives: October 2011

Free bus tour around Osaka and Kyoto

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Brendan

Last Wednesday, I went on a bus tour around Osaka and Kyoto, which was organised by the Daiyukyo Foundation of International Exchange, Assistance & Research. It was a tour for international students but everyone, apart from my French friend, was … Continue reading →

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An update on my life

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Brendan

I’ve been relatively quiet with my blogging this month so I thought I’d share about what has been happening. Return to uni My university semester started at the start of the month after two months of holidays. I only have … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing at Iwakuni

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Brendan

After sightseeing in Hiroshima and Miyajima, I travelled with my family to Iwakuni, a city located in the southeast of Yamaguchi Prefecture. From Hiroshima, it took about 40 minutes by car. It’s a nice place to make a side trip … Continue reading →

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Miyajima Revisited

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Brendan

During the last week of September, I had a chance to go to Miyajima again. I did go in August during my time in Hiroshima, which you can read here, but that was a very short visit. This time, I … Continue reading →

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