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Gackt: thoughts of a Japanese rock concert

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 | By kurenai | Views [4069] | Comments [4]

Gackt: Requiem et Reminiscence II ~再生と邂逅~ (Rebirth and Reunion) - Nagoya, 2009.1.30 Say who? Gah-coo-toe , as the Japanese like to pronounce his name, is a very famous visual rock/pop star in Japan who is also decently ... Read more >

Tags: bunraku movie, concert, gackt, japan, jrock, nagoya, visual kei

Moving again- It's not what you know...

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1247] | Comments [3]

Hi all, This is the front gate of Gokokuji temple, in the town of the same name where I live. I consider myself quite lucky to live here, in the heart of Tokyo- amoungst all the dreary skyscrapers and traffic jams, Gokokuji has carved itself a nice ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

what i dont like...

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 | By brentoc | Views [783]

First, a disclaimer of sorts... this might not be a fun story to read, but i wanted to write about some problems here... So not everything in Japan has been amazing & fun on this trip... Every day at the beach i was reminded of a problem which i ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Tokyo

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 | By damonlk | Views [772]

Tokyo felt hardly strange. This makes no sense. The population of the city alone exceeds that of Australia. It is crowded, densely packed, perpetually on the go. Shop signs and hoardings are written in mix of three impenetrable alphabets. This, after ... Read more >

The Onsen in the storm

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 | By chloebruce | Views [660]

It has rained all day today. Being the UK that shouldn’t be even worthy of mention, but it is the relieving cleanse of heavy rain after an uneasy prolonged heatwave, so with relief I say, it has rained all day today. Whenever it rains now, I mean ... Read more >

Tags: arashiyama, female empowerment, japan, kyoto, onsen

I`ve seen the beach!

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [547]

Well my first visitor arrived last weekend which meant it was definately time to explore.  First we went to the Osaka aquarium where I saw some really cool things - unfortunately the crowds were a little intense (3 day weekend for most people and the ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

It's Official

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 | By loulevick | Views [519]

It's official now, so I feel like I'm allowed to let people know. I got the visa, and in less than a week, I'll be flying to China for two weddings. Xin & Susan are Chinese, but reside in Brisbane, Australia. They are returning to China and will ... Read more >

Tags: wedding

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 | By dear_shif | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Shifna and I’m from Sri Lanka. Until last year I never realized my true potential. My family has sacrificed a lot for 22years to bring me to place where I now stand. Within these years, I have been given the freedom to explore the world in ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Matsushima: The Jade of Tohoku

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By jhazle | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Janiel Hazle, a 29 year old Jamaican by birth and a nomad at heart now residing in Japan. I absolutely love traveling, seeing sights, meeting people, learning about cultures and debunking stereotypes. I am constantly bombarded with the question ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

Photos: Nagasaki: Peace in our time.

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

Photos from the Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
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Photos: Kyoto

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery


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Photos: A Glimpse of Hiroshima

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 | By thewisenedtraveller | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Kawagoe

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By survivingforeigner | Photo Gallery

Temples and quaint places in the area
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Photos: Flowers

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery


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