Tag Archives: Japan
Daibutsu at Kamakura
A tourist-show, a legend told, A rusting bulk of bronze and gold, So much, and scarce so much, ye hold The meaning of Kamakura? – Rudyard Kipling, Buddha at Kamakura Neither tsunami nor earthquake could put a dent in the … Continue reading
9 Days in Japan
I’m interrupting the posts on China to also blog a bit on a recent trip to Japan. My backlog stretches so far back it’s not even funny anymore. Just this year alone so far I’ve gone to Melbourne and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bessho Onsen, Japan, JR pass, Kurobe Alpine Route, Kurobe Gorge, Minakami, mixed bathing, onsen, rotemburo, white water rafting
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Summer in Japan
We interrupt trip reports on Europe to report on summer in Japan! I’ll admit this blog is going to be a bit schizo for a while as I alternate between Europe and Japan so please bear with me. Don’t mind … Continue reading