A Small Swede in the Big World's Guestbook

28th August 2018

Legends and Waterfalls
I love the Japanese legends you weave into your travel adventure stories my friend. Beautiful waterfalls also. From my own recent visit, I understand the importance and spirituality of waterfalls in Japanese religion and culture now. Beautiful places :)

From Blog: Legends of Blood and Beauty

27th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

An Intimate Experience
What a lovely, intimate experience. It seems you were able to go beyond what the usual tourist does and sees, very special. I love the feeding of the onigiri to the fish, and the Swedish bear hugs :D

From Blog: Treasured Temple

25th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

A Real Local Experience
What a wonderful local Japanese experience this must have been, spending time with some lovely people and away from the tourist places, hustle and bustle. It must have been another wonderful day :)

From Blog: Among the Green Hills of Tea

25th August 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Geisha
Not to worry about not being able to show pictures, your description was beautifully detailed and helped me envisage what it must have been like. What a wonderful and memorable experience for you my friend :D

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

2nd August 2018

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Vivian
The name Vivian suits her so much! Is she a Whippet or an Italian Greyhound?

From Blog: Legends of Blood and Beauty

2nd August 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Vivian
It does. I'm not sure about the race to be honest. ^^'

From Blog: Legends of Blood and Beauty

1st August 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Ascending to heavenly peaks
You sound as if you are in Heaven already Per-Olof...or maybe you are dreaming of ascending heavenly peaks. It is wonderful you can visit these places and share the legends that surround them. An unusual pic of Mt Fuji so I'll post it in Magnificent Mountains thread in the Photography Forum.

From Blog: Legends of Blood and Beauty

1st August 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Ascending to heavenly peaks
I certainly was, and I sure look back to returning soon and ascending even closer to heaven. :)

From Blog: Legends of Blood and Beauty

23rd July 2018

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Beautiful people
Thanks for writing about the momiji manju! My Mum brought a few back when she returned from working in Japan... I loved them but never knew how to look for it again (I found ones in other shapes, but they didn't taste the same). I love this culture of gift giving. It was something we were taught to do as kids, but we seem to have lost the art of it along the way. You've inspired me to start doing it again :)

From Blog: Among the Green Hills of Tea

23rd July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Beautiful people
I'm happy that this made you reconnect both with momiji manju and the art of gift giving. They really are beautiful people and I still get messages from them through Junko from time to time. =)

From Blog: Among the Green Hills of Tea

21st July 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Dreams
Absolutely delighted for you Per-Olof. Dreams can come true.

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

22nd July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Dreams
Absolutely. :)

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

21st July 2018

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Geisha
Looking fabulous

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

22nd July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Geisha
They sure do, don't they.

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

19th July 2018

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Thanks
Thanks for letting the rest of us learn of your adventure. /Åke

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

20th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Thanks
My pleasure. :)

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

20th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Thanks
My pleasure. :)

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

19th July 2018

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

The subtle differences in Japanese culture
I love the way you immersed yourself in the culture and food - it makes me feel like we are part of your journey! But then... 'Vivian managed to pee in their couch' :D I laughed, but also immediately felt that mortified feeling when your dog does something awful :/ I need to follow your example and take Australian snacks/sweets to share with locals (but knowing me, they'd probably be eaten well before we even meet a local!) :)

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

19th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

The subtle differences in Japanese culture
Thank you! Glad you liked it! Aye, I must admit that it was tempting to eat it along the way. :p

From Blog: Geisha Dreams

1st June 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Japan
Thanks my friend. My plans are going really well! Just bought my Japan Rail Pass the other day, and currently teaching myself Japanese. Really excited :D

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men

2nd June 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Japan
Awesome! I look forward to reading about your experiences! :D

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men

31st May 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Very Interesting
A very interesting read, thank you. I am currently reading up on Japanese history, and your accounts on the Tokugawa period and the 47 Ronin were particularly interesting for me. You certainly know your Japanese history! :)

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men

1st June 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Very Interesting
Thank you my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) How are your plans for your trip to Japan coming along? :)

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men

29th May 2018

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Toshiro Mifune's grave
Oh, that is so cool! Toshiro Mifune's grave would be worth visiting. Some people think it is weird and distasteful to visit famous people's graves. I disagree with them and happily visit the graves of people I admire for some reason. I have for instance seen the graves of Keith Moon, Marc Bolan, Bon Scott, Marilyn Monroe, Harry Houdini, Gloria Swanson and Frank Zappa. I have also been known to visit graves of people I dislike as well if they were important enough (Nicolae Ceaușescu). /Åke

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men

30th May 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Toshiro Mifune's grave
Agree fully :)

From Blog: Graves of Greater Men