I am a semi-retired British diplomat born in England (Albion) now living in Japan (Nihon). Following a 35 year long career with HM Diplomatic Service which took me to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and finally back to Asia, I took voluntary early retirement in 2010. I now live in Japan where I am an intercultural coach and trainer, helping Japanese business people understand the joys of the English language as well as the cultural background to my home country.
I write about my experiences both in Japan and England building links across the two countries where I now divide my time, energies and passions.
Jeremy JL Hill
Jeremy, your blog and your sources of interest really are amazing. Hiking in Kamakura did you met Master Dogen?
Unfortunately not. My walks are mainly solo affairs although I do have a few friends in Kamakura, not the gentleman you mention!
Hi Jeremy, I am discovering the wordpress app on my phone and saw your reply posted 7 days ago, my apologies for replyin so late. I could not find your note on the desktop app. Master Dogen is the founder of Soto Zen school of though in the XII century, Kamakura period, difficult to meet in a walk. My walks are also solo with my wife