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  • 357 | On the Road Together :: Sapporo, Japan, 2004

    357 | On the Road Together :: Sapporo, Japan, 2004

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    Before I went to Japan, I had never traveled with anyone but my parents, and definitely never traveled by myself. The second day after we landed in Osaka, Lucy convinced me to take me to Hiroshima with her, even though we had never even taken the train before. In that one short year, thanks to…

  • 301 | Bridges :: Dazaifu, Japan, 2005

    301 | Bridges :: Dazaifu, Japan, 2005

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    I love the quaint nature of Japanese foot bridges, generally shaped elegantly with a color that pops against the background.

  • 203 | In Transit :: Tokyo, Japan, 2012

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    Just missed the train in Tokyo. Thought the faces in the window presented a nice cross section of the diversity of people going about their daily lives.

  • 134 | Statues :: Tokyo, Japan, 2012

    134 | Statues :: Tokyo, Japan, 2012

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    Robot Solider at the Ghibli Museum. Every soldier has a hero of some kind!

  • 093 | Faith :: Nikko, Japan, 2012

    093 | Faith :: Nikko, Japan, 2012

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    If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ve probably seen these pieces of paper hanging on trees, racks, strings, you name it. I initially had the idea these were wishes people had written for themselves hoping to come true, only to find out later they are bad luck fortunes people want to leave at the shrine/temple.…

  • 049 | Strangers :: Nikko, Japan, 2012

    049 | Strangers :: Nikko, Japan, 2012

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    Just a man lovingly looking at his adorable puppies, taking a break on the temple steps <3

  • 016 | Flora :: Kyoto, Japan, 2003

    016 | Flora :: Kyoto, Japan, 2003

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    I took this photo on my very first solo trip. I had been living in Japan for about 3 months by then, and was ready to explore the country some more. It was autumn and I heard the foliage in Kyoto should not be missed, so I packed my bags, booked my first hostel, and…

  • Long Time No See, Tokyo

    Long Time No See, Tokyo

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    Even though I’ve never lived in Tokyo, coming here gives me a strange sense of familiarity. I’m glad I got to revisit a few of my favorite spots in my few days here. { Yoyogi Park } Yoyogi Park is pretty much the equivalent of Central Park in New York. It’s where the locals like…

  • The Train’s Coming!

    The Train’s Coming!

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      Of all the public transportation systems I’ve had the privilege of utilizing in my travels, I still love the Japanese subway system the best. Yes, it’s crowded, and yes, sometimes you might get groped (have not personally experienced it though), but have you seen their awesome signs?!  If you are a fat penguin you…

  • Food [Part 2]

    Food [Part 2]

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    { izakaya } Although I like pretty much all Japanese food, my absolute favorite type of restaurant is the izakaya. This is typically where Japanese salary men (and now women) go after work for a drink or ten (the name izakaya actually means “house where you stay and drink”). Since my visit coincided with my…