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Whether you end up taking photos of a reproduction Eiffel Tower, surfing an indoor wave, musing in a Zen temple, shacking up in a love hotel or kipping down in a capsule, you'll do best to come with an open mind and be prepared to be surprised.
Somewhere between the elegant formality of Japanese manners and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks, between the sanitised shopping malls and the unexpected rural festivals, everyone finds their own vision of Japan.
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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By marcosfernandes | Views [43]
Arigato and obrigado are two ways of saying thank you, both deriving from the first western language ever heard in Japan in the sixteenth century: Portuguese. Following the footsteps of our ancestors, we embrace this modern Japanese adventure with gratitude.... Read more >
Tags: buddhism, gueisha, japan, maiko, portugal, ryokan, shinkansen, shinto, shintoist, travel writing scholarship 2012 arigato obrigado
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By kayo | Views [51]
Twenty-three years older, and I still can’t place myself anywhere. I had successfully escaped Tokyo - its garish demeanor and unearthly rhythm – and traveled north to rearrange my jumbled sense of humanity. Within Hokkaido’s staggering spaciousness ... Read more >
Tags: japan, otaru, sushi, travel writing scholarship 2012
Thu, 5 Apr 2012 | By escape | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 3 Apr 2012 | By escape | Views [27]
I’ve been living in Japan for almost 9 months (sorry I
haven’t posted anything until now). It’s a land of great contrasts and cultural complexity
that many easily overlook and stereotype. In fact, if you’re not of the right disposition,
this ... Read more >
Tags: andrias japonicus, giant salamander, japan, kyoto, salamanders
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 | By shannarchy | Views [84]
My current location is Japan; at the moment I am studying Japanese
as an exchange student. At my school in Montana, I study politics and history,
here that isn't really an option, but I have wanted to see Asia since I was a
young child and when ... Read more >
Tags: culture shock, expectations, japan, new experiences, study abroad, tokyo
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 | By shannarchy | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 | By nomads-news | Views [969]
Alicia Smith is the Programs Marketing Manager at World Nomads and recently returned from adventures on the road. Where did you go? I went to Japan. We had 10 days to explore so decided to just pick two cities and spend some time getting to know ... Read more >
Tags: food, japan, kyoto, nomads on the road, tokyo, travel
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 | By mdlove85 | Views [117] | Comments [1]
Tokyo, the Weekend That Had a Two Week Recovery I wasn't supposed to go to Japan, but due to some major changes in my original plan I decided to fork over the cash and go with the homies. I am incredibly happy about my awesome last minute ... Read more >
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 | By kimdelacreme | Photo Gallery
my travels around Japan
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By damianozingaro | Photo Gallery
I am an Italian PhD student at Ghent University, Belgium. My research topic involves understanding and simulating human sound perception. Few years ago, after getting an old Pentax MX, I fell in love with photography, in particular photojournalism; at ...
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By magic | Photo Gallery
I am someone who is to many no one, but I can become anyone just like everyone.
I am a woman still looking for myself, living by following my heart and sometimes logic – taking every opportunity in life. I know there are limits but I do not intend to ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By magudo | Photo Gallery
These photos represent a little part of my last days living in Japan last year, they show the night climbing and later breathtaking sunrise at the top of the Mount Fuji.
My name is Juan Agudo and I am a Spanish engineer specialized in marketing whose ...
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Tags: japan, matsuri, mount fuji, yukatas
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By zoeaarcher | 
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I’ve always believed that the best way of learning is by doing.
And yet, I somehow find myself stuck in lectures most days a week. This is not to say I’m not appreciative of the opportunities university offers, but I cannot deny that 99% of the time ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By portlandvagabond | Photo Gallery
Hi. I'm Bryan, a constantly curious person who enjoys wandering the world, learning about different people, places, and ways of doing things. Professionally, I've made a career of public service as an environmental educator, a park ranger, and in park ...
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