Saturday 23 October 2010

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.


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Evening sky from the top of Tokyo Tower


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Tokyo subway


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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.


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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.


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Kiyomizudera


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Deer in Nara park


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Todaiji


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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.

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