japan highlights

S and I spent two weeks in Japan at the beginning of the month. There is a lot to share but here are some highlights...


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We started and ended the trip in Tokyo.






Evening sky from the top of Tokyo Tower



Tokyo subway



Ferris wheel in Odaiba


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We went to Kawaguchiko to see Mt Fuji but it spent two days hiding behind clouds, peeking out for only moments each day. I started thinking of it as a sumo wrestler with the stealth of a ninja.








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The slow train took us to Matsumoto, my old stomping grounds.





Hiking in the Japanese Alps at Kamikochi, we encountered several snow monkeys.








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Last, we spent two days visiting temples in Kyoto and Nara.



Kiyomizudera



Deer in Nara park



Todaiji



Sunset at Ginkakuji


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I will post more (much more!) but in the meantime, visit S's flickr set to see his selection of highlights.