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Sat, 5 Mar 2011 | By abcarlson | Views [4995] | Comments [1]
On the final day of our Sapporo trip, we decided started our day in search of some more action figures. On our walk through part of the city, the boys stopped to play in the snow. Figured what better way to enjoy Sapporo than to build our own ... Read more >
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [2316] | Comments [3]
Japanese baths are amazing. We decided to take it easy today. We took the Yurikamome Line (an elevated train line) to one of Tokyo's baths, Ooedo-onsen Monogatari. The journey was great, we got to see a side of Tokyo we hadn't been to yet and the ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Mon, 20 Jun 2016 | By angelica | Views [2142]
Identified by their plastic curtains, simple, single line stool- to-counter seating plans, and street-side locations; semi-outside ramen bars are a symbol of fast food dining in Japan, and an absolute must-have experience for anyone visiting the country ... Read more >
Tags: dining, experience, food, japan, ramen, street food
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1536]
So there are only so many ways to do sushi down at the local sushi bar, or so I thought. Granted, at special occasions, such as Christmas, the chefs will style some sushi plates as for example, Santa, using tuna cut in a triangle shape for his hat, ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [1479]
"The Dinner of the Convenience Store" Brandon and I wanted to get something quick to eat the other night, but neither of us wanted to cook and our favorite take out place was closed, so we decided to head over to Family Mart, our local convenience ... Read more >
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 | By katie_and_eoin | Views [986]
So, after our little break back in Europe, here we are in Japan, hurrah, I love it!! We stayed for the first few days with Emma and Ken in Tokyo, they have ben acclimitising us, taking us out and showing us how things are done. But right now, we are ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 | By hannahandemma | Views [778] | Comments [1]
Hey Friends! We have so so so many stories and I promise they are on their way, but this is just a quickie update: After a lot of deliberation and despite fighting with processors at the embassy... our dream of singing the soundtrack to Mulan atop ... Read more >
Tags: china, trip changes
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [727]
If Japan were the sea
and the people the fish, I would be the giant flopping snorkeler that just
belly flopped into their serene world under the water. I attract a lot of
attention. They’re all so friendly and gather round to say hello and ask ... Read more >
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 | By roxyfish | Views [724]
Yes, another update - going for a record! Saturday night found me at the movies watching a chick flick (yes, I'm sorry world but it had to be done - I had been hanging out for Kungfu Panda for too long so I chose a movie that had Western actors in it ... Read more >
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 | By kpow | Views [532]
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
Mon, 21 Jul 2014 | By pcube | Views [528]
Away from the scintillating neon lights of Tokyo’s futuristic mega structures and the well trodden, history-seeped lanes of Kyoto, lies a small town on the Pacific coast: Minamisanriku, a haven for both family holidayers and backpackers. Facing ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, sunrise, sunset
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 | By judi | Photo Gallery
Chiyoda and Ueno
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Wed, 24 Nov 2010 | By luke_collings | Photo Gallery
Photos taken on the journey from Tokyo to Osaka
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Wed, 12 Mar 2014 | By mrs-hungrytoshare | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients Portions: 10 (10 buns) Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients Azuki (Red Bean) Paste 1 1/3 cups azuki beans 4 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Buns 1 1/3 cups flour (all white or ...
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Tags: Passport & Plate: ITALY 2014
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 | By alexito_nz | Photo Gallery
Nice and tidy place and very polite people, however its very expensive country! Still, Highly recommended :)
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