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Toilets Again?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by murray

Toilet installment number 5 (maybe). I have seen this several times but it just dawned on me today that I have not mentioned it. On some toilets the lid of the tank is a basin. The fill water tube is … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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And Now We Are Five

Posted on October 13, 2019 by murray

Debbie and I started this trip at the beginning of September, just the 2 of us. Last week L & R joined us. When we picked up the car we found a tour guide came with it. So we are … Continue reading →

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Tokyo

Posted on October 10, 2019 by murray

Tokyo is not a very photogenic place. We have traveled around town by foot and subway for 3 very long days and I have taken maybe 100 photos. Most of which are just a record of the places we have … Continue reading →

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