About that Ramen
November 30, 2019
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Arashiyama
November 29, 2019
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Autumn in Kyoto
November 29, 2019
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Return to Fushimi Inari (Kyoto)
November 28, 2019
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Four years is the blink of an eye for this Shinto Shrine in Kyoto since it has been here for over 1300 years. A previous visit was pre-Fall in 2015. This visit happened at the height of Fall in Japan.
Bamboo, for U. そして、田舎の道路
November 7, 2017
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Dynamic, baby!
The are getting married!
wonder if he knows “Country Roads..”
Stardust Club, and Low-light. Kyoto.
October 1, 2017
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Strolling the street of the Geisha and looking for a pre-dinner drink in low-light lovely conditions, we found The Stardust Club. Wonderful company and American Blues sung from the heart by an expressive-faced man. Perfect.
The fans sing of Angel Heart.
and off
Bamboo in Kyoto
September 17, 2017
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In a northwestern neighborhood of Kyoto called Arashiyama, there is bamboo. Walking through the grove is magical. Cameras don’t quite do it justice, but here are some pictures and videos anyway.
Three Shrines in Japan
September 15, 2017
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As a tourist visiting Japan, shrines are a must. We spent time in three large temple complexes.
Tokyo Meiji Jingu
This shinto shrine is relatively new and is somehow associated with the imperial family post WWII. The gardens and parks are in the middle of Tokyo and are a respite from traffic and crowds. Lots of people but lots of coexisting.
Tokyo Senso-ji
This temple seems very much more Buddhist. Also in town, it is surrounded by shops and stalls on all sides. The zen gardens are the best aspect.
Kyoto Fushimi Inari
This world heritage site is just incredible. Millions of arches all painted orange of different sizes create an line a long path up and around the mountain. When we walked this path it was a warm day and by the top I was soaking wet with sweat. Beautiful views from the 15 or so stations/shrines juxtapose the natural beauty of the mountain with the bustling city of Kyoto in the distance.
