Jan 25, 2008 | Travel Writing
Basking in the northern cold. By Mark Andrews Japan Times. 25/01/2008 Travel article looking at the Sapporo Snow Festival and a less well known festival in nearby Otaru. Sapporo’s famed Snow Festival — running this year from Feb. 5 to Feb 11. — began when a bunch of...
Jan 24, 2008 | Food Writing
At least you won’t fall down the stairs. By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 24/01/2008 Bar review of The Film in Shanghai’s Tianzifang. With steps on the winding staircases this narrow, it’s a good thing the drinks aren’t strong. Situated in a renovated...
Jan 18, 2008 | Travel Writing
Cranes, trains and no automobiles await visitors in Hokkaido. By Mark Andrews Metropolis Magazine (Tokyo). Issue 721 18/01/2008 Travel article on the winter delights of Kushiro on Hokkaido including steam trains and frolicking cranes. A long deep whistle breaks the...
Jan 16, 2008 | Travel Writing
Wing It. Travel article Japan By Mark Andrews South China Morning Post. 16/01/2008 Travel article on the winter delights of Kushiro on Hokkaido including steam trains and frolicking cranes. A whistle pierces the crisp morningair. Wheels slip in the freshly fallen snow...
Jan 10, 2008 | Food Writing
Liquidating Your Assets. By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 10/01/2008 Why are drink prices so high in Shanghai when wages are so low and alcohol taxes are not a major factor? Whilst you’re waiting for your drink you have a sneaking suspicion you’ve been had....
