Destination: Japan
There are [1129] stories and [16929] photos from Japan
Most Recent | Most Viewed | Most Commented | Most Interesting | Random
Latest stories from Japan
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By wick | Views [1697] | Comments [1]
The trains in Japan and reasonably easy to understand and
relatively cheap so we took a day trip to nearby Nara. It bucketed down all day
and we were soaked to the core by the time we got home. It was worth it though
to visit Kohfukuji Temple ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1247] | Comments [3]
Hi all, This is the front gate of Gokokuji temple, in the town of the same name where I live. I consider myself quite lucky to live here, in the heart of Tokyo- amoungst all the dreary skyscrapers and traffic jams, Gokokuji has carved itself a nice ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [813] | 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, 6 Jul 2007 | By ciaranandruth | Views [778]
Nothing much to report from today - we traveelled back from Kyoto after being based there for four days, and then just headed out to Ginza for a civilized night on the town - picture Ballsbridge rather than Temple Bar. Anyhow, the nightline of late night ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 | By wandering-bear-nomad-mike | Views [735] | Comments [1]
Whilst waiting to board the 'ferrari' of trains! Honestly I never thought I would say a train was sexy!! Such a silent, streamline train, that literally sighs as it starts and stops, in between its 170mph stints!!! A line of pink and blue clothed ladies ... Read more >
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 | By kpow | Views [548]
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
Sat, 6 Apr 2013 | By spanishflavour | Views [509] | 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
Wed, 27 May 2015 | By anuradhasarup | Views [461] | Scholarship Entry
Our stay in Tokyo was wonderful. Bright, modern, sparkling Tokyo. However we were in search of the older, traditional Japan. As my sister put it ‘the Japanese Japan’. So we decided to visit Kyoto. Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for over a ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 | By sebfyffe2886 | Views [297]
Well, here it is, the beginning of my blog. Will it continue? Who knnows. We can only hope. Lets see, I landed in Tokyo alright after passing through several time zones and landed at Narita airport. Met a nice Italian couple on the plane who are doing ... Read more >
Thu, 16 Apr 2015 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery
Photos from the Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki
See all 19 photos >>
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 | By caessar_aug | Photo Gallery
See all 172 photos >>
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 ...
Read more >See all 5 photos >>
Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
Wed, 2 Jan 2013 | By thidatint | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
My passion for photography started off in my final year of Architecture degree, it was a way for me to make visual study and an instrument used in understanding places by exploring and taking street photography and urban architecture in my local city ...
Read more >See all 5 photos >>