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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Kansai Strangers

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 | By | Views [933] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

While waiting for Bus No. 5 from Kamihate-cho to Kawaramachi, I thought of the old woman who'd accosted me on the plane to Osaka. "Where are you going? Kyoto? Oh, why don't you stay at my house?” I'd looked at her, bewildered, and mumbled that my accommodation ... Read more >

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The Flower and Willow World Part 2 (Kyoto and back to Tokyo)

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [783] | 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 >

Catching a Moment - Imposing, Gentle Silence in Kyoto

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [302] | Scholarship Entry

Snow fell steadily on the streets of Kyoto. Not ideal conditions for a day of exploring outdoor shrines but then again, when would I get another chance? Bundled up and armed with a can of hot coffee from the vending machine, I fumbled off the wrong train ... Read more >

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Living out my dream

Tue, 13 May 2014 | By | Views [232] | Scholarship Entry

Last year, my mother suggested a mother-daughter bonding trip and we chose to venture to Japan, a country I love for its great food and culture! We started off with Kyoto. It has a rustic charm, and every shrine had its own unique characteristic. Some ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

How Did I End Up Here?: Mental Landscapes in Gunma

Wed, 14 May 2014 | By | Views [184] | Scholarship Entry

"????????? How did I end up here?" It was a cold January day outside the sleepy town of Minakami. After a few hours of alpine and cross-country skiing, I decided on a short respite. I found a hillside spot overlooking the forested hilly land of Gunma ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Gallery: Chatan Festival

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Halloween

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Nara

Tue, 7 Jul 2015 | By macedonboy | Photo Gallery

Nara
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Photos: Japon

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 | By papieravion | Photo Gallery

Les festivals d'éte , les danses
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Photos: Kyoto

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | By graynomadsusa | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Japan in slow motion

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By hapakuna | Flickr Photo Gallery

farming helpx
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Photos: Japan

Wed, 7 May 2014 | By map7 | Photo Gallery


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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By hollie_h | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I have always been a storyteller with a fierce creative streak. Nothing made me happier as a child than acting out plays and telling tales about far away places. Then I discovered cameras and a whole new world of storytelling opened up to me. After my ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By japanthroughlocaleyes | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I am a passionate about taking good photographs that capture people’s imagination about the people and landscapes in my photographs. I especially enjoy the discussions and the sense of wonder that good photography can inspire. I think one of the reasons ... Read more >
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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 | By chipsnpeas | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I've made my living as a graphic designer for the past 15 years, but creatively, it's photography that pushes my buttons most, something I try my hand at at every opportunity, and never more so than when I'm travelling, an obsession that drives my wife ... Read more >
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