Konichiwa from Japan


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October 23rd 2014
Published: October 23rd 2014
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----- Figured out the issue with pictures and have posted a few --- Hello all, or should I say Konichiwa! I'm in Japan and am now just finding the time to update you on my travels. Having issues with my browser so hopefully this will work out. Arrived in Tokyo and it's been a 'hit the ground running' type of trip. I'm already in Kyoto but this post will be only Tokyo and surrounding areas. I... Read Full Entry



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The sleeping cat in NikkoThe sleeping cat in Nikko
The sleeping cat in Nikko

This small wooden sculpture is famous throughout Japan for it's lifelike appearance.
Even an old style coke machineEven an old style coke machine
Even an old style coke machine

Remember these types? Open the door, pull out the bottle and use the black circle with the opener inside. Super old school...
Kamakura bellKamakura bell
Kamakura bell

This bell was cast in 1253.
DaibutsuDaibutsu
Daibutsu

Isn't is amazing? That is one Big Buddha....
Me in front of DaibutsuMe in front of Daibutsu
Me in front of Daibutsu

Okay, I look like was dragged behind a bus, yes, but it poured rain for the first two hours I was outside... I'm not vain....
Matt being asked questions by kids learning EnglishMatt being asked questions by kids learning English
Matt being asked questions by kids learning English

Met up with a fellow, Matt, and unsure if it was because he was tall but school groups approached him a few times to ask questions. Always the same questions, cracked me up....
Hase-deraHase-dera
Hase-dera

They had this little garden behind Hase-dera that had thousands of Buddha statues all lined up. Loved the look in this garden.
Hase-deraHase-dera
Hase-dera

I'll spare you the dozens of pics I took and only post two...



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