"Japan's Inland Sea is a world away from its big cities" from South China Morning Post

"According to local mythology, these islands are the oldest part of Japan and the surrounding waters have been a major transportation route since ancient times."


"Naoshima is also home to the kitsch 007 Museum - part of a local effort to have a Bond film shot on the island."

"Director mulls move to art movies" from South China Morning Post

"New Zealand has agreed to make changes to employment law and offered additional tax incentives in order to convince Hollywood executive to film The Hobbit in the country." from Financial Times