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Japanese Tourism Promoted by Cats

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 | By margaretsw | Views [4458]

From   Hello Kitty   to Mary the cat who loves boxes, Japanese have shown the world that their fascination with the four-legged creatures knows no boundaries. So,   it was only a matter of time for marketeers to take advantage ... Read more >

Tags: cats, japan, tokyo, tourism

The Worst Things You Can Do In Japan

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 | By travel-tips | Views [3426]

One of the most interesting aspects of travel can be understanding the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make up a culture. But when it comes to Japan, their unique collection of modern rituals, social faux pas and unwritten rules of society could fill ... Read more >

Tags: advice, japan, travel

Valentine's Day Cookies!

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1417]

I've been looking forward to making Valentine's Day cookies for a while now.  I had so many ideas for heart-shaped cookies, but I wanted to do iced hearts for Valentine's Day this year.  So I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I had some dough ... Read more >

A National Park and lots of temples

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 | By sorkoo | Views [979]

After the craziness of Tokyo we headed 90 minutes south to Hakone National Park where we would spend one night and two days exploring the park. We discovered that a visit to Hakone is all about seeing the sites and not necessarily getting out in nature.... Read more >

Tags: hikinh, temples

Just a Quick One

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 | By kitschey | Views [805] | Comments [2]

I'm sick of being on this computer so I'll make it quick. I visited Osaka castle. It's pretty neat on the outside and fun to explore the grounds. You can climb the battlements but the stairs are pretty freaky. Lots of steep steps and no handrails. The ... Read more >

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

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 | By lillywanders | Views [785] | 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 >

The Onsen in the storm

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 | By chloebruce | Views [641]

It has rained all day today. Being the UK that shouldn’t be even worthy of mention, but it is the relieving cleanse of heavy rain after an uneasy prolonged heatwave, so with relief I say, it has rained all day today. Whenever it rains now, I mean ... Read more >

Tags: arashiyama, female empowerment, japan, kyoto, onsen

Day 1: Chicago to Seattle to Tokyo

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 | By asami | Views [512] | Comments [1]

Hello friends, It's time for my travel blog again!  I got laid off from my job on Oct 1st, so I extended my Japan vacation to include more of Asia -- Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos and Vietnam -- for a total of 64 days.  I always try to do some extended ... Read more >

Arrival

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 | By larrydressler | Views [386]

The flight with Singapore Airlines was twelve hours of customer service bliss.  This is clearly a company that has decided genuine smiling matters and grumpiness  has no place in a service business.  I have never felt more taken care of ... Read more >

Gallery: Touring in Feb

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery

pics from the motorcycle ride in Feb
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Photos: Japan

Sat, 21 May 2011 | By elishacurcio | Photo Gallery

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Photos: My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By zoeaarcher | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I’ve always believed that the best way of learning is by doing. And yet, I somehow find myself stuck in lectures most days a week. This is not to say I’m not appreciative of the opportunities university offers, but I cannot deny that 99% of the time ... Read more >
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011

Photos: My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By magudo | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

These photos represent a little part of my last days living in Japan last year, they show the night climbing and later breathtaking sunrise at the top of the Mount Fuji. My name is Juan Agudo and I am a Spanish engineer specialized in marketing whose ... Read more >
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Tags: japan, matsuri, mount fuji, yukatas

Photos: Pray For Japan

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 | By jakasantri | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I'm 22 years old man, a young, wild and free energetic person, who lived his life as fun as he can. I want to get more experience as a photographer, and absolutely, travel around the world and taking pictures while travelling it's my dream. And ... 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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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012


 

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