Category Archives: Japan

10.10.10 | Japan

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

October 10th had arrived, meaning that it is now time for us to bid Japan adieu and head to Singapore. Our flight not being until the evening though, we had some time to do a little bit more sightseeing. We … Continue reading →

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Random observations | Japan

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Here are some random thoughts that have crossed my mind over my month here in Japan. Some are pretty accurate. Some are generous. Some stem from feeling so jaded about this country. Some are just ridiculous. Take them with a … Continue reading →

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A night out in Yokohama | Japan

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

After 28 days in Japan we were ready to eat something other than Japanese food, and so we decided to head out to Yokohama. Yokohama is a port city close to Tokyo, but what makes it special (in part) is … Continue reading →

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Manhole covers as art | Japan

Posted on October 8, 2010 by

One of the most amazing thing in Japan is how much people care about details. Even the practical and the mundane can be pretty, and in Japan, even the manhole covers are art.

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Photo booth fun | Japan

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

After abandoning our walking tour Travis suggested that we go to Akihabara, Tokyo’s electric town (read: all things electronic and geeky). I had been there 5 years earlier, but was surprised to see how much it had change over the … Continue reading →

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