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Today we explored Kanazawa’s historic districts, including one where in past centuries the local samurai lived: … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
First full day in Kanazawa! Among other things, we wandered the beautiful Kenrokuen garden: … Continue reading
Today was mostly a travel day, but we did make a stop at the Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum (which we’d actually meant to visit yesterday, but discovered it was closed). Check out the huge Phoenix statue there to welcome us: … Continue reading
First time in Osaka–had to check out the aquarium. Wow! So many different types of fish and other watery creatures, including this shark and stingray who kindly mugged for the camera: … Continue reading
We had our first really rainy day today, so didn’t wander too far, mostly strolled along the main shopping streets which are handily sheltered. I did get this pic of the Kamo River frothing away: … Continue reading
Today we did the Philosopher’s Walk from Nanzen-ji to the Silver Pavilion (which was not actually silver). Most interesting sight at Nanzen-ji was this aqueduct, which many visitors had gathered around to sketch: … Continue reading
Not much of a photo op day, but I did snap this glimpse inside the Toei Studio Park, which is all about Japanese period dramas and samurai films (some are still shot here): … Continue reading
Yes, I’ve returned to Japan! Cannot wait to revisit our favorite spots and check out the places we missed last time. 🙂 And I’m going to endeavor to share my favorite photo each day. Today we’re in Kyoto, and we … Continue reading