Marsh Series Week 1 – St Kilda v Hawthorn: Heartland – the Saints fire at Moorabbin but Yoshi is still seeking a Japanese city to call home

February 21, 2020 by 2 Comments

Moorabbin Oval is certainly the heartland for Yoshi’s mighty Saints, but he’s struggling to find a similar niche for himself in his homeland.

New Triathlon Code – Kick, Run and Cycle

October 17, 2018 by 4 Comments

Our Kyoto correspondent Yoshi has been trying out alternatives to the usual triathlon configuration. Like a true Almanacker, his footy, and a copy of The Women’s Footy Almanac, never left his side.

Finals Week 2 – Geelong v Sydney: Snarling Kittens

September 18, 2017 by 2 Comments

Our Japanese correspondent Yoshi takes in the Cats’ impressive victory over the disappointing Swans in typical footy fashion; with fellow footy people at a pub.

Nihonjin nanoni?

June 15, 2017 by 4 Comments

Japanese footy correspondent Yoshi had a humorous and insightful encounter with a woman from Sydney in Kyoto. It reminded him of his true passion to become a professional writer.

Cycling in Kyoto – Part 1: Arashiyama

December 10, 2015 by 2 Comments

Our Japanese Almanacker, Yoshi, provides us with some insights into cycling in Kyoto.

Wanting Back to the Old Fashioned Way – Please help me!

August 20, 2015 by 2 Comments

Our man in Japan has been a bit quiet of late, but Yoshi returns with some interesting insights into how frustrating it can be for people running hotel accommodation and relying on internet bookings. A cry for help!

Opportunities to See the Biggest Event in Kyoto

June 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Yoshi on what supporters from all AFL clubs can get out of seeing the biggest event in Kyoto- Gion Festival.

Footy-based Excuses to Come to Kyoto and Stay at Traditional Japanese Inns

June 7, 2015 by 7 Comments

This is an unlikely Almanac article – but a classic from Yoshi in Japan. Here, club by club, he gives supporters a good reason for visiting Kyoto.