Nov 1, 2002 | Travel Writing
Old Korea. By Mark Andrews Kansai Time Out. November 2002 Article looking at the ancient city of Gyeongju and how to get a more peaceful experience away from the tourist hordes. For almost a millennium Gyeongju was the capital of first the Silla kingdom and later the...
Jan 1, 2001 | Travel Writing
John Lennon Museum. By Mark Andrews att. January 2001 A look at the former John Lennon Museum near Tokyo in Japan. John Lennon once commented that the Beatles were now more popular than Jesus. This may have at the time (March 1966) caused an anti-Beatles backlash in...Oct 27, 2000 | Travel Writing
Fukushima Aizu with a twist. By Mark Andrews Tokyo Classified. Issue 344 27/10/2000 In Fukushima’ Aizu area, Mark Andrews discovers colorful lakes, wiggly ramen and a spot of bloody history. “Ah ramen” came Taka’s response after I mentioned...
Sep 22, 2000 | Travel Writing
Takamatsu Emerald Isle. By Mark Andrews Tokyo Classified. Issue 339 22/09/2000 Mark Andrews finds that an early morning meander through the green oasis of Ritsurin Park is reason enough to visit Takamatsu in Shikoku. Despite the presence of Ritsurin Park –...