People and Places
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Famous Australian people and landmarks on Burke’s Backyard
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Tokyo Shock Boys, Japan
Don meets the Tokyo Shock Boys in their native land – Japan. These crazy performers are well known to Australian... read more -
Japanese Toilets
While in Japan, Don looked at some astonishing, hi-tech toilets. Top of the range was the INAX Satis 118A, costing... read more -
Electric City in Japan
Don visited Akihabara, Tokyo’s ‘Electric City’. Akihabara is the electronics district, where the latest hi-tech gizmos and gadgets can be... read more -
Mori Tower, Japan
Rippongi Hills is a major urban development incorporating modern architecture with pre-existing traditional features. Opened in April 2003, it is... read more -
Japanese Pet Shop
Don visited a pet shop in Tokyo and found that it was very different from Australian pet shops. It was... read more -
Ryoanji Temple Gardens, Japan
Don visited Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto to see one of the greatest masterpieces of Japanese culture – a superlative Zen... read more -
Sumo Wrestlers in Japan
Sumo wrestling is a national obsession in Japan, and is followed by millions of fans on national television. It has... read more -
Japanese Houses
Don visited some houses to find out how the Japanese actually live. The first was a 20 year old country... read more -
Japanese Long-tail Fowls
Don visited Mr Kazuo Miyashita, who is a shop owner dealing in rice and Japanese sweets. He is also a... read more -
Japanese Roofs
One of the most memorable things about Japan for Don was the roofs. Mostly constructed of fired clay tile, they... read more -
Merrick and Rosso
A word of warning! Merrick and Rosso aren’t gardeners. This week these Australian comedians hosted Burke’s Backyard as part of... read more