Izumoshi Taisha [Izumo City Grand Shrine] was another spot on my list of places to visit in Japan but again the distance from Tokyo had put me off. I was reminded of it after watching Zatsu Tabi and it also happened to be near Sakaiminato so I decided to add it to my itinerary. Chain hotel Tokoyo Inn's breakfast buffet was a very simple and...

Originally I was going to visit the Peace Park first and leave Miyajima last because there was a lot to see there. I could then take the non-JR ferry from there straight to Miyajima too but then I realised I wouldn’t be able to see the “floating gate” by then because it would be low tide. Also, only the JR ferry heading towards the island did a...

Tsukiko Sagi is a famous mascot designer who designed the popular Maromi. One night after encountering a creepy old lady, she is assaulted. She claims it was a young boy with a bat but no one believes her. Now the hunt is on for Shonen Bat as there is a series of assaults happening. Was about to give up on Satoshi Kon's stories but after Tokyo...