Destination: Japan

Washing off the Dirt

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By | Views [1292] | Scholarship Entry

My first glimpse of Finland is everything I imagined it to be. The rustic log cabin before me looks suitably Scandinavian and the steamy sauna within beckons. Japanese visitors mill around on the path outside, chatting and laughing. They are all naked.... Read more >

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When the kabuki actor lifts his mask

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 >

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visitor,hiking,surfing,Nara,flower arranging and Kayaking!

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 | By roxyfish | Views [993]

Well so many exciting things have happened since I last wrote on this page.  It is hard to know where to start! Well lets start in May... My Mum came over and visited me for 12 days.  It was lovely to see her and catch up.  We did a lot of going to ... Read more >

Tokyo

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 | By elawlor | Views [761]

I had a lovely last week in okinawa. Visited the famous Ocean expo Park and Aquarium where one can find human-size lobsters, whale sharks, and snakes that look like candy puppets popping out of the sand. I came across a Cherry Blossom Festival and went ... Read more >

Turtle Pyramids

Sat, 7 Jun 2008 | By vespertine | Views [576]

Turtle pyramid - a major battle for the best rock spot in the pond!! Although, it all happened in such slo-mo it was hard to follow the action . . . < Toji temple gardens > We are finding Kyoto to be such an amazing city.  We`ve been constantly ... Read more >

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Cards and koalas

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 | By peter_allen | Views [571] | Comments [2]

I told the students yesterday that I have some koala keychains (that Mum sent me) and if they would like one they should write me a letter (in English of course) before Christmas. Today I got 4 handmade christmas cards, not exactly what I was looking ... Read more >

Japan Rail Pass- Tokyo

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 | By kpow | Views [536]

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 >

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History, Hiroshima and the Hollowness of Regret

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 | By theblacktwig | Views [473]

I have traveled as far as hundreds of miles from the Pearl of the Orient to the Land of the Rising Sun only to encounter images of déjà vu from a distant past. My knowledge of Japan is similar to the preserved stories in the pages of history books ... Read more >

Tags: bombing, hiroshima, history, japan, peace, student in japan

Skiing in Yuzawa Kogen, Japan

Mon, 3 Aug 2015 | By vietnamesefood | Views [392] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I have an undying love for sun, sea, snow & sand; daring enough to try exciting new flavours and odd, even weird, food. I believe that beauty is expressed in one's face and i am able to take a selfie no matter the situation. I have mastered Instagram ... Read more >

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The Holy Mountain

Tue, 26 May 2015 | By | Views [200] | Scholarship Entry

Mount Koya, just over an hour away from Osaka, is only accessible via cable car. The vast majority of sites are within walking distance of one another, or else can be reached by bus. They remain relatively quiet and uncrowded, even Okunoin cemetery, which ... Read more >

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I left my heart in Japan

Thu, 1 May 2014 | By | Views [188] | Scholarship Entry

Our first stop in Japan was Kyoto and my husband and I didn't know what to expect. Arriving at the station was incredible: A massive mall built atop the train station loomed over us, like the Tower Of Babylon. My friend, Dave was the host for the stay.... Read more >

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Gallery: Day 2

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 | By judi | Photo Gallery

Photos: Warabi Hadaka Matsuri - The Naked Festival

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

Photos: Japan

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 | By kakimono | Photo Gallery

Vagabonding on the island of Itsukushima - Japan

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 | By momentintime | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship