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New Look, New Domain

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Matthew Alfred Jones

15 Jul 2026
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New Look, New Domain
Photo by Ross Findon / Unsplash

Hi All,

Welcome to my new revamped website, hope you all like it!

Universal Studios globe illuminated at night at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, with visitors gathered around the iconic rotating landmark and searchlights shining overhead.

Osaka Again! - Part 2 + Going Home :(

Universal Studios 14th August So today was one of the days I was most looking forward to, a day out to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! As well as get the normal ticket, I paid extra to get the express pass as well, which would let me on every ride
23 Aug 2026 35 min read
Omurice served at maidreamin Namba in Osaka, decorated with ketchup artwork of a Sanrio-style character, alongside a small salad and handwritten date on the plate.

Osaka Again! - Part 1

Hey everyone, welcome back, this blog is of my first few days in Osaka, including getting back there, a day out in Kyoto and then going to a maid cafe. Going Back to Osaka 11th August Now getting back to was a bit of a convoluted path, as I needed
20 Aug 2026 18 min read
Firework bursting over Lake Suwa at night, with golden trails radiating across the dark sky and smoke illuminated by the bright display above the waterfront.

Suwa - Part 2

Narai-juku and Rest Day 8th August Today I decided to have a restful day, so got up and had breakfast late, then went for a soak in the Onsen and before making my way to Narai-juku. Naraijuku Narai-juku was part of the 69 stations along the Nakasenō
16 Aug 2026 17 min read
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