How fast does bamboo grow?
If you’re a regular reader of The Swamp, you’ll know that I’m quite fond of bamboo; it’s strong, readily available, flexible, pleasing to the eye,… Read More »How fast does bamboo grow?
Shibushi
Running a boutique sea-salt operation
I like having my camera with me at all times but I don’t like carrying it with me at all times. If I’m driving it’s… Read More »Running a boutique sea-salt operation
Floating down a local river for pure fun
I love me an adventure. Many of them — like riding around Mt Fuji on mamachari bikes, walking around Tokyo’s Yamanote loop line or inline… Read More »Floating down a local river for pure fun
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Shibushi
Shibushi? Yep, Shibushi. The first time I heard the name was when my father mentioned the name and I wrongly assumed that he had butchered… Read More »Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Shibushi
Japan’s tiny railway stations
I make videos. It’s what I do. Sometimes I get paid. Sometimes I don’t. Yesterday I decided to create what I like to call a… Read More »Japan’s tiny railway stations