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May 22nd 2008
Published: June 15th 2008
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We had one of the best experiences of our lives the last time we were in Japan. So, needless to say after the earthquake adventure and several sleepless nights we'd had in China, we were very happy to arrive back in Japan. It felt like going home. The four of us arrived in Tokyo just in time for a great bowl of ramen for lunch. We stayed near Shinjuku which made seeing the sights a lot easier tha... Read Full Entry



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Kyoto - Yachiyo RyokanKyoto - Yachiyo Ryokan
Kyoto - Yachiyo Ryokan

Beautiful traditional garden
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Kyoto

Kids out for a school field trip!
Kyoto - Kiyomizudera TempleKyoto - Kiyomizudera Temple
Kyoto - Kiyomizudera Temple

Some school kids were asking tourists questions about their trip in english. They struggled through some of the words, but did a great job. They were so cute!
Kyoto - PontochoKyoto - Pontocho
Kyoto - Pontocho

This street contains many bars, restaurants and tea houses that Geisha will entertain at.
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Tokyo

Mike, fitting in with the locals!
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Tokyo - Ryogoku

Sumo Stadium
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Tokyo - Ryogoku

Colourful flags listing the names of the sumo wrestlers
Tokyo - Park Hyatt HotelTokyo - Park Hyatt Hotel
Tokyo - Park Hyatt Hotel

It's Suntory time!
Tokyo - Tsukiji Fish MarketTokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market
Tokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market

Sunrise at the market
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Re-entry Culture Shock

We actually felt the effects of this a little more strongly than we felt the effects when we first arrived in Asia. Strange!



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