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Wed, 12 Nov 2014 | By travel-tips | Views [3426]
One of the most interesting aspects of travel can be understanding the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make up a culture. But when it comes to Japan, their unique collection of modern rituals, social faux pas and unwritten rules of society could fill ... Read more >
Tags: advice, japan, travel
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [2450] | Comments [2]
There are some new pictures in the graduation folder.... So, I thought we had the infamous "rainy season" a few months back- at that time, all it seemed to do was rain seemingly non stop for two weeks- and it wasn't a decent rain like we get ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 | By joblogs | Views [942]
We left Japan
last month in the snow and returned today to a balmy 22 degrees and sunshine. Spring
has arrived! Takes the edge off being home at least. I thought my last blog entry should be about
things I will miss about the Philippines.... Read more >
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [809] | Comments [1]
Day 3 - Kyoto (cont.) In my original post, I didn't explain the title, as I ran out of time. It comes from what I spent the evening learning about. One of the most striking images of Japan is always that of the geisha, white faced, serene and dressed ... Read more >
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 | By chubipower | Views [705]
My first glimpse of Osaka is a mass of brownish buildings on a vast piece of flat land... curiously tucked amidst mountainous region and weaving rivers. My 6 hour 25 minute flight to Kansai International Airport was the quietest I ever sat on. There ... Read more >
Tags: japan, kansai, kyoto, nara, osaka
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By butlerkathy | Views [668]
It's amazing the things you find interesting in another place. In this particular instance the toilet is an adventure. I haven't ventured to try any of the buttons but I suppose I do appreciate that the seat is warmed. Only on low though, don't want ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 | By lockers | Views [655] | Comments [2]
Tokyo - Kamakura - Kawaguchiko - Kyoto - Nara - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Narita - Nikko - Tokyo SOME HIGHLIGHTS - Night views of Tokyo from a skyscraper. - Seeing a Japanese wedding in Tokyo. - Seeing Mt. Fuji at dawn from Mt. Tenjo. - Stumbling ... Read more >
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 | By hannahandemma | Views [632]
Hey Friends! After some drama at the airport (where we almost not allowed to check in, and we almost committed murder)and longest plane/train ride ever, we are finally in Tokyo! Yay!
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 | By loulevick | Views [512]
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
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
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 | By dyaver | Views [459]
Sitting in Tokyo airport waiting for flight to Bangkok. Can't wait to get there.
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 | By jess_vl | Photo Gallery
These photos are mostly taken whilst I was boarding the other day. Pretty, don't you think?
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Sat, 21 Feb 2015 | By europeanfoodie | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients Bones Pork meat Noodles Egg Scallion Toasted Nori sheet Sesame oil Soy sauce(it is a Shoyu Ramen) How to prepare this recipe Ramen tastes at best with gyoza dumplings: Fist you need to prepare Tonkotsu (pork bone broth), cook ...
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Tags: 2015 Passport & Plate: SRI LANKA
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 | By caessar_aug | Photo Gallery
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