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School starts

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By peter_allen | Views [1652] | Comments [5]

There has been a cold, wet shift in the weather for the last week. Much better than the hot humid days we were having. Summer is far from over though so this probably won't last long, I'm enjoying it though, it hasn't really stopped raining for about ... Read more >

Tokyo's newest animal cafe - hedgehogs!

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 | By kurenai | Views [1039]

There has been a lot of interest in the newly opened hedgehog café in Tokyo. I figured while I was in the area I should see what all the fuss was about. Harry is on the second floor of Ms.Bunny, the rabbit café, in Roppongi. It is incredibly ... Read more >

Tags: animal cafe, hedgehog cafe, hedgehogs, japan, tokyo

Pre-solo travel anxieties (2013)

Sat, 31 Jan 2015 | By australian_ohime | Views [761]

August 2013 - trip for two booked to Japan. December 2013 - breakup. It started off with no intention to travel alone then of course things change, so I decided to pluck up the courage and go alone to Japan. At the time it was mainly to show everyone ... Read more >

Tags: japan, japan rail pass, kayaking, novice traveller, solo travel, thrifty travel

The Onsen in the storm

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 | By chloebruce | Views [654]

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

Rain

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [641] | Comments [1]

After a late breakfast we decided the take the metro to Ueno, the biggest park in Tokyo.  Like Phoenix Park, Ueno is the home of the city's zoo.  This was our first port of call.  Half way during our visit it started to lash rain.  Instead of going back ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Japan Rail Pass- Tokyo

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 | By kpow | Views [543]

I'll make the JR Pass the first story, even though I've told most of you about it by now. I still haven't posted many pictures or really given details so here they are! Well, basic ones anyway, there are too many places to give you a full account of ... Read more >

Tags: japan, railpass

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Viva Shinjuku!

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By spanishflavour | Views [506] | Scholarship Entry

Shinjuku is one of the twenty-three city wards of Tokyo with a population of over 300 000 and the busiest train station in the world. Hotels, offices, and businesses jostle for space in the densely populated second 'centre' of the city, alongside Japan's ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Roadtrip - Tokyo calling

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 | By nakonechnaya | Views [504] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Japan it's incredibly other country, like other planet. I was very inspired by this country and Tokyo in particular. I am photographer and every movie I take it as a photo exhibition. If the movie can be expanded by an impressive photo frame, it is a ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Film Scholarships 2013

Itinerary

Tue, 31 May 2005 | By karin | Views [477]

Flew to Tokyo, stayed there for five days during the May holiday (not recommended!). Took a train to Kyoto, stayed for three days. Rented a car and made the following tour: Himeji castle, Tottori sand dunes, Matsue castle + modern art museum, Beppu, ... Read more >

Tags: sightseeing

Arrival

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 | By larrydressler | Views [400]

The flight with Singapore Airlines was twelve hours of customer service bliss.  This is clearly a company that has decided genuine smiling matters and grumpiness  has no place in a service business.  I have never felt more taken care of ... Read more >

Flip

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [343]

I just got the email confirming that my short animation 'Flip' has been invited to screen at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. It will also be part of the travelling Australian Animation Festival that tours the country from May. That's ... Read more >

Día -6 los preparativos

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 | By giovaniannejapon | Views [340]

A solo unos pocos días para salir rumbo a Japón, me dispongo a escribir, o intentar escribir este diario de viaje. Nunca he escrito un diario de viaje, ni mucho menos llevado un Blog, así que si esta es la única entrada al blog, ya sabrán porque. Reserva ... Read more >

Gallery: japan

Wed, 16 May 2007 | By nznl1 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By zoeaarcher | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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 ... Read more >
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011

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Sat, 7 Jan 2017 | By caessar_aug | Photo Gallery


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