Category Archives: Japan

On the Road in Japan

Posted on October 18, 2019 by murray

The last 6 days I have been driver on our 3 week tour of Japan. I have driven in other countries that believe driving on the left is the proper thing to do, so really that is not much of … Continue reading →

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Day 20, Japan

Posted on October 19, 2019 by murray

Walking down the street on our 20th day in Japan I noted how clean the streets are. Almost an equal to Singapore. Again it is almost impossible to find a trash can on the street. People here do not throw … Continue reading →

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Tottori to Osaka to Kyoto

Posted on October 20, 2019 by murray

Toilet instalment #4. As our journey progresses we run into more and more ‘electric’ toilets. The latest gadget I discover is a button on the console that flushes the toilet. Had to figure it out because the toilet had no … Continue reading →

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Best Flea Market Ever

Posted on October 22, 2019 by murray

On the 21st of every month there is a ‘flea market’ held on the grounds of the Toji temple in Koyto. Last night talking over our game plan for today we thought we might drop in. It took a train … Continue reading →

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Zen Gardens, the Philosopher’s Path and a Geisha

Posted on October 22, 2019 by debbie

Ginkakuji Temple is our first stop today. It is a popular one, so we get on the road, bus actually, early to beat the tour buses. The temple is known for its gardens, and it does not disappoint. It is … Continue reading →

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Random Japan

Posted on October 23, 2019 by murray

Last day in Kyoto and the weather is stunning. Sunshine, 20Cish and no wind. Great for a walk in the city. Today is a day for shopping. Any touristy sites are an adjunct. I remember using cash in Canada. Now … Continue reading →

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Koyasan

Posted on October 24, 2019 by debbie

First a taxi, then a fast train, then a slow train, then a train that gets split in two part way through the journey, then an inclined train and finally a bus. This is what it took for us to … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on October 26, 2019 by murray

We awake to this sight. Last night we arrive at the Fuji View Hotel, one of the grande dames of the Fuji area hotels, in the dark. At 5.45am I open the drapes and am awe struck. ‘Debbie get out … Continue reading →

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The Senses of Japan

Posted on October 27, 2019 by debbie

Japan is not just about the visual. All my senses are engaged as we travel. We smell soy sauce each time we pass the corner shop near our hotel in Kyoto and the aroma intrigues us. They are brewing the … Continue reading →

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Another Day with Fuji in Full Glory

Posted on October 28, 2019 by murray

An onsen is basically a hot tub. It is part of Japanese life. Unlike hot tub use in most of the world there is a ritual performed each time one uses the onsen. The onsens are separated male and female. … Continue reading →

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