One-Month Japanese Backpack Tour

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August 28th 2007

Published: August 28th 2007

I meant to write much sooner than this. A month is a long time to travel a country without recording your adventures, but somehow faced with the thought of sacrificing a day and possibly a new adventure to sitting in an internet café, I just couldn’t do it. Finally, I have decided to rest for a few days at a friend’s house to get myself sorted out before I sail to Shanghai on Friday. The l... Read Full Entry

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Emilie and Ryohei

Happy to be on our last peak, Jii-ga-take (Grandfather peak). Trekking day 5

Emilie and Ashlee

Hiking on Asahi-dake, love the koala ears courtesy of Jeff.

Sashimi breakfast

Raw sea urchin, squid, salmon and scallops at the Hakodate morning market. Hmmm...sometimes eating local specialties is a challenge!

Colored lake

One of the 5 colored lakes at Goshiki-numa. A quick stop in Bandai park in Fukushima Prefecture

Aka-numa

The red lake. Bandai park, Fukushima Prefecture

Novelty gelato

Acorn and mulberry leaf. YUM!

Japan's Statue of Liberty

Odaiba, Tokyo

Tokyo at night

Traditional dancing

Tsuchiura Festival, Ibaraki Prefecture

28th August 2007

Kathy
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WOW!
Hi Em, This is so exciting, I feel like I am there with you. Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure! Love, Kathy

28th August 2007

Dana
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Awesome adventures and beautiful photos...Thanks Em for sharing all this with us! Can't wait for another blog entry!!!

28th August 2007

Richard Belzil
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Double Wow!
Emilie, we are so enjoying your writing and photos. This is a really interesting adventure, and we're thrilled for you. Good luck and have fun in Shanghai!

30th August 2007

aunt donna
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excellent!
Em: You are having an amazing adventure. Be safe and enjoy, see you at Christmas

30th August 2007

Satoko
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Yattane!
Hi Emilie, it looks a great tour. The northern Japanese Alps sounds amazing. Have a safe trip in China.I hope to hook-up with you in India.Take care, Satoko

7th September 2007

Graham Cochrane
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good pics
Hey Em, looks like your photos are depicting a great trip. Can I come on your next trip!!!!! I need to get de chained from my desk!!

10th September 2007

Lucy
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Wow!
Hey glad you're having such an awesome time. You always amaze me with your adventures! You're quite inspiring! Anyhoo, take care and keep us all up to date, Luce x

18th June 2008

Caroline Milne
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backpacking info???
Hi there, I found your blog while searching the web for info on backpacking in Japan. I will be in Hokkaido in Jan and Feb 2009 doing the same thing as you and if there are any tips or hints or any info at all that could be useful - I would appreciate anything you can send my way. BTW: your photos look awesome! Enjoy your trip! ; )

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