Kansai Spring 20140316_143338

May 26th 2014
The rain is starting to fall albeit heavy at times. The hydrangeas are starting to bloom everywhere signifying the coming of the hot and very humid Osaka summer. But we still have a couple more weeks before we retreat back to our home under the protection of our dear air conditioner. We had a very busy spring. We manage to go around the Kansai area, meaning our city Osaka, and surrounding prefectu ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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Aristeo Rinka Lucea

Aries and Rinka

Having lived for so long in New York apart from people we know. Now, we want to update our family and friends on our adventures as we now make a life here in Osaka with our son, Akira and daughter, Hannah. Still quite on our own, my family being from the Philippines and Rinka from the Kyushu area. Blog is the best way to show photos we've taken or actually been in it. I hope you guys enjoy them. Visited Countries Map ... full info

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27th May 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Good photo
I always love seeing these photos. I'd love to see that in person.

27th May 2014

Aries and Rinka
Aristeo Rinka Lucea

thanks!! its really amazing that the entire track up and down the mountain were covered with these torii gates.

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