Tag: Japan
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Dan in Japan: Day 8
Today is the day. The reason why I wanted to come to Kyoto in the first place: Fushimi Inari-taisha, which is one of the most important Shinto shrines in all of Japan. Admittedly, my desire to come is to see for myself the amazing line of red torii gates that leads up the hillside that…
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Dan in Japan: Day 7
Temple day. I’m staying in the downtown area of Kyoto, so I haven’t really seen a lot of the famous temples yet. Although I know that the famous temples are a little bit out of the town, I am quite surprised at how big and busy the modern Kyoto is. It feels a lot more…
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Dan in Japan: Day 6
A travel day. Now that I have seen a bit of Tokyo, it’s time for the next step of my trip to Japan, which is to visit Kyoto. I have visions of Kyoto being a quaint little town full of old Japanese-style buildings and geishas, which is the impression I have taken from seeing some…
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Dan in Japan: Day 5
New year’s day. After the long walk home from Shibuya last night, I don’t rouse from my slumber until almost midday. I can’t remember the last time I slept in that late; it’s certainly got to be a few years. Happily, I’m not stiff or achey, and I’m feeling well-rested. The weather is not so…
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Dan in Japan: Day 3
I feel I’ve seen enough of Tokyo’s city districts now. While I was walking through Shinjuku last night I decided that now it’s time to see some temples or gardens – something that isn’t wide roads with lots of people but is more serene an Japanese-y. I studied the map on the subway ride to…
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Dan in Japan: Day 2
I’m surprised when I wake up that I am not aching all over. Yesterday I did 27,500 steps around Tokyo in my Loake Burford boots, and I am fully expecting to be stiff and aching but I’m feeling surprisingly sprightly. My plan today is to go over to Ginza, Tokyo’s upscale shopping area, to have…
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Dan in Japan: Day 1
It’s 8.30 am in Tokyo, Japan. The sky is clear and a deep blue, and it is much warmer than it is in Seoul. It was minus 7 when I left Korea yesterday, and it’s around 10 degrees in Japan. I’ve had a good sleep after flying in last night, but I’m groggy as I…
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