Rainy Season in Japan

June is the start of the rainy season in Japan and it can be very humid and unpleasant during the summer months. The summer months (June to August) are dominated by warm, moist air currents from the Pacific, and produce high temperatures and humidity throughout most of Japan. The rainy season usually mid/late May to June lasts a few weeks and starts in the South and gradually works its way northwards. A lot of care must be taken during this period to ensure that you get fresh air in to your home and keep it dry. Remember to shut all windows when going out as you don`t want a big downpour to ruin your home. I had a friend who left her window open and returned home to find her computer room covered in water and her computer completely ruined.

Tokyo Vice

Reporter Jake Adelstein recently released memoir Tokyo Vice is an account of his 12 year stint working the crime beat for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan`s largest newspaper. The extortion, racketeering, prostitution and gambling rings associated with Japan`s yakuza criminal organizations have been written up in books and glorified in films numerous times before. Yet a substantial first hand peek inside this insidious underworld by a foreign journalist has not existed before. Tokyo Vice is written in a fast paced, acerbic and sometimes humorous style. Tokyo Vice recounts Jake Adelstein`s investigations into serial rape, pornography, murder and his greatest scoop: providing details on how four gangsters were able to travel to the US over several years to receive liver transplants.

Mornington Tourist Railway

The Mornington Peninsula has its own heritage railway, The Mornington Tourist Railway. Move over Puffing Billy and come and enjoy this beautiful railway restored to pristine condition. The Mornington Tourist Railway runs between Moorooduc and Mornington, on the first three Sundays of each month.

Mornington Peninsula Attractions

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park

The Moonli Sanctuary Wildlife Park located at 550 Tyabb – Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale specialises in after dark visits. The park was opened about 10 years ago with the nocturnal creatures the star of the show. There are more than 200 animals from 50 species living on the park, including endangered species such as squirrel gliders and Tasmanian devils. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park is open daily from 11am to 5pm. Day admission costs $12 for adults and $7.50 for children. Night tours are $27 for adults and $16 for children. Make a visit to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park next for your travel plans.

Japanese Garden

Japanese Beef

Japanese beef is the most tender beef in the world. Japan`s Wagyu cattle are pampered, fed beer and massaged daily, sometimes with sake, and played classical music for relaxation to produce the best premium beef in the world. My favourite Wagyu beef in Japan comes from Matsuzaka in Mie Prefecture, and Kobe. I also like Hida beef from the mountains of Gifu in Japan and recommend you try it in Takayama, Japan. The Hida beef sushi from the main street in Takayama is really good and so are the Hida beef patties.

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Victoria Masters Invitational Snooker at the Frankston RSL

Some of Australia`s best snooker players will compete in the Victoria Masters Invitational Snooker Tournament at the Frankston RSL on Sunday, May 23 from 10:30am to 5pm. Entry is free for spectators. The excitement of Neil Robertson`s win in the World Snooker Championship will hopefully increase the profile of the sport in Australia with Australian number two, Steve Mifsud competing at the event.

Mornington Peninsula Garden Pass

A great way to view the spectacular gardens of the Mornington Peninsula is through a Mornington Peninsula garden pass. The garden pass allows you to spend a day visiting three Mornington Peninsula gardens with a single $39 pass. It includes entry to Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden, Australian Garden and Heronswood Garden, each offering a different unique experience.

Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden

The Japanese Garden