"Kyoto" and "Tokyo" are Anagrams...

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March 23rd 2018

Published: March 29th 2018

My random observation the day I arrived in Kyoto was that "Tokyo" and "Kyoto" are anagrams in roman script, but their kanji characters ("東京" and "京都", respectively) are not. I knew from my limited Mandarin that Tokyo meant "Eastern Capital". I researched Kyoto and learned it meant "Imperial Capital". I also learned that Tokyo is traditionally called Tokyoto (東京都), meaning "Eastern Im... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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Inari Shrine

Kitsune.

Inari Shrine

There were kitsune all over the Inari Shrine.

Inari Shrine

A kitsune water feature. The water flows out of its mouth through the bamboo.

Inari Shrine

Tofukuji

One of the bridges on the compound.

Tofukuji

I can't help but be upset thinking about how we’re just missing the blossoms and how beautiful this scene will be in a few weeks.

Tofukuji

Interesting feature with flowers and silver painted bamboo poles.

Tofukuji

The buildings were pretty imposing too. And, no tourists!

Tofukuji

29th March 2018

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Fat cat?
I thought that was a cute fat cat with tiny paws... until I read your caption and looked again at the statue. Not a cat. Not paws. I've always thought of Kyoto as a small tranquil old-world place too, had no idea it was so large. Hope the temple stay had more comfortable beds, but I doubt it :)

29th March 2018

Siewch
Siewch

Nope, not a fat cat
If you haven’t already, watch Pom Poko. It’s a charming, yet sad tale about tanuki trying to adapt to a their physical environment as humans encroach.

10th April 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Kyoto
A wonderful and very inspiring read. I'm planning to visit a number of the temples and sights you mention here. Great to have a heads up on the more and less touristy ones, as well as the bus routes between them. Thank you :) Shame about the rain (and hail!) for you guys, but it seems you didn't let it spoil your visit there. I look forward to reading about your trip to Koyasan as you mention :)

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