Tag: japan
Gerard Touren – ‘Tokyo – Ordinary People in Tokyo Streets’ review
Paris-based photographer, Gerard Touren, was handed his first camera at the age of 12 by his father who taught him how to take photographs...
A daring race around the world recreated
A Canonbury writer raised over £1,000 for charity by following in the footsteps of investigative journalist Nellie Bly.
Last year, Rosemary Brown set out on a...
Does Angel have the world’s longest escalator?
So there you have it. Not so long anymore, right?
Still, I've not seen anyone ski down the others...
Featured image credit: Simon Laird/Flickr (Changes have...
Borough mourns Japanese earthquake
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have sent emotional shockwaves as far as Islington.
Float like a butterfly, sing like a bee
A Thai ladyboy and an American airline pilot take the central roles in a pared-down, powerful modern adaption of Madame Butterfly.
Martial arts monk turns to yoga
Interested in martial arts as a sport but prefer the softer touch? Or are you seeking out a yoga class with a rough edge?...