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Roppongi Tokyo Nightlife

Sat, 6 May 2006 | By leelefever | Views [1856]

We have to admit that the movie "Lost in Translation" has left an indelible mark on our expectations of what your supposed to do in Tokyo. There is surely no better place on earth to experience the karaoke phenomenon and last night we repeated ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Jett in Japan

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 | By allwelcome | Views [1816]

He was 9 months old when we moved to Japan. His first sentence was 'mitte! oki traku!' (look, a big truck) He went to a Buddhist pre-school. We lived beside the Priest of the near by temple. I remember coming home from work and seeing him on the Priest's ... Read more >

Tags: children

Japanese vacation - day two

Fri, 7 Jul 2006 | By stock_market_nomad | Views [836]

After making my way back to Oak Hotel to check-in (a very nice hostel, might I add), I have to come back at 1500 for the current occupants to check out. I can drop off my luggage, though, so I grab my Tokyo map and a Japanese phrasebook, and decide ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

day 1-2

Sun, 2 Dec 2007 | By david_sciasci | Views [590]

The Beginning Right now im pretty drunk so before i begin to detail my expirences of traveling, i must explain to you.. i do not hold myself accountable to anything i may do or say while im overseas... Being drunk is a relfection of true honesty, but ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

I`ve seen the beach!

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [528]

Well my first visitor arrived last weekend which meant it was definately time to explore. First we went to the Osaka aquarium where I saw some really cool things - unfortunately the crowds were a little intense (3 day weekend for most people and the ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Passports in Japan

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By hardy | Views [487] | Scholarship Entry

A lavish 7-day vacation in beautiful Japan, what more could three friends ask for? Our strict itinerary called for staying in extravagant hotels towering high above the city clouds, greeted and bowed to by hotel staff in three-piece suits, followed by ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

FREE HUGS

Sun, 6 Sep 2015 | By ecb-films | Views [403] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Esperanza Benavides, and the Columbia Travel Scholarship is the optimal path to my career in as diverse Film Director. After graduating Columbia College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film & Video, I was an Independent Director and freelancer.... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Konichiwa!

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 | By garlicpress | Views [382]

Endlich wieder bin ich heute in Japan angekommen, genauer im Stadtteil Asakusa in Tokyo. Als Reisebegleiterin ist S. dabei - das erste Mal in Japan. Trotz guter Reise waren wir beide recht müde und so sind wir 'nur' im Quartier durch die ... Read more >

Tags: japan, tokio

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Ichi-go, ichi-e.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [290] | Scholarship Entry

I don't remember if I was standing or sitting as I waved goodbye to her; all I remember is her waving at me as the bus doors closed. The next thing I remember was looking into the tinted windows, trying to make sense of how I could say goodbye to this ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Passport & Plate - Asparagus and Shiitake Risotto

Sat, 22 Feb 2014 | By theextraordinarylifeoftomatoes | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Ingredients 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth (40 fluid ounces) 1 cup water 1 pound thin to medium asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 3/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, (stems set aside) and caps cut into 1/4-inch-... Read more >
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Tags: passport & plate: italy 2014

Gallery: Nara

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 | By wick | Photo Gallery

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My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 | By davewell | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

During my travels to Japan last year I was struck by an under current of loneliness that I found evident in many of the larger cities. As a visitor to these megatropolises, I often felt lost and isolated amongst the daily ritual of working and living.... Read more >
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Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010