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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 | By fartandbelch | Views [1489]
We were lucky enough to have Miiko arrange our tickets from Hiroshima to Beppu by coach, prior to us leaving Oz. Again the coach from the main bus depot in Hiroshima was confortable and on time. After about 90 minutes of travelling south aling the highway, ... Read more >
Tue, 13 May 2014 | By | Views [1247] | Scholarship Entry
Imagine a theatre play that can cost you a life! A split second of natural entertainment that makes skyscrapers and bridges swing and bend in the big cities. When the metro cars are put on hold and millions of people emerge on the deserted streets as ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [811] | 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 >
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 | By hannah-may | Views [695]
a place of contradictions - you must not smoke whilst walking, but feel free to cycle on the footpath without a helmet!
Tags: Sightseeing
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By peter_allen | Views [694]
junior high school sports day was yesterday, it's a weekday so not as big a family affair, a few mothers came along and the local bigwigs I guess. It was a fun day, not as crazy as the elementary event but that's to be expected. I didn't have any actual ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 | By roxyfish | Views [678]
After a lazy day of not much it was time to dress in suitable attire for an evening of fireworks and meet my friends at Wakayama city station. All I can say is WOW, there were so many people doing exactly the same thing I was...yukata's (summer kimono's) ... Read more >
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 | By dyaver | Views [464]
Sitting in Tokyo airport waiting for flight to Bangkok. Can't wait to get there.
Sun, 3 Nov 2019 | By bourniers | Views [388]
The Olympics take place every 4 years. The summer Olympics and winter Olympics offer a distinct range of seasonal sports, and they occur 2 years apart.
Typical summer sports event include athletics, long jump, 100 metre sprint, and javelin.... Read more >
Tags: travel, winter olympics
Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By hywel_williams | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
For the past three years I have been following the snow, this has taken me across the water to France, across the globe to New Zealand and am now currently about to begin my second winter in Japan. It has been my aim to document both my adventures and ...
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 | By kathrynskreations | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
My name is Kathryn, I discovered photography through my love of exploring the world around me. Whether it be taking photos of my local town or at one of the charity events I organise as part of my job role. This has inspired me to visit countries in Asia ...
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship
Sat, 22 Oct 2011 | By images_in_air | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
What do I know about Photography ? Technically, almost nothing. But I know the feeling. Having your eyes catch the essence and the uniqueness of the common surrounding. Holding your breath during those seconds where nature is revealing its intelligent ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
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 ...
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012
Wed, 16 May 2007 | By nznl1 | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 8 Sep 2010 | By andrewhouston | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Rapid economic growth in post-war Japan brought on a construction boom, and with it a huge demand for day laborers, who came from around the country to recruitment sites such as Osaka's Kamagasaki. As Japan grew, so did the population of these "...
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Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010