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Traveler badgerjen

Tamahan and Gion
2008-05-15, Kyoto, Japan. By: badgerjen

Next on our itinerary was Kyoto. It is said that you need to see Kyoto in every season to truly understand it's beauty- I've been there in the oppressive heat of summer and now I was to see it during ...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Going Buddhist...well almost!
2008-05-15, Koya-san, Japan. By: badgerjen

Mt. Koya (Koya-san) is located on the Kii Peninsula to the southeast of Osaka. Surrounded by black cedars, this mountain top is Japan's most venerated Shingon-Buddhist site. Saint Kukai (or Kobo Daish...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Rainy days and long drives...
2008-05-08, Himeji, Japan. By: badgerjen

On our 2nd day in Himeji, the good weather that we had been enjoying broke and it was overcast, rainy and gloomy. BUT onward we forged anyway. Takeo had a trip to Mt. Shosha planned and it wasn't rain...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Castles and Fish
2008-05-01, Himeji, Japan. By: badgerjen

We arrived in Osaka on the afternoon of March 27th. This is where our official tour began. We actually didn't spend much time in Osaka at all. As soon as we got off the bullet train, Takeo, our guide,...

 
Traveler eme86

Disneyland and Disneysea Tokyo!!!
2008-04-27, Tokyo, Japan. By: eme86

The next two days we spent at Disney, there are two parks there and you need at least two days to do them both! The parks were only two train rides (30 mins or so away) although the second day we caug...

 
Traveler eme86

Tokyo!!!!
2008-04-26, Tokyo, Japan. By: eme86

We arrived in Tokyo and after two train rides found our hotel in Minami-Senju, a cute little place that gave us Japanese PJ's and we had single rooms each with a futon (Juyoh Hotel). On our first day ...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Controversial Shrines and traveling down to Osaka
2008-05-01, Tokyo, Japan. By: badgerjen

Our last morning in Tokyo was pretty leisurely. After breakfast (at the Excelsior again) we wandered up to a shrine I saw on the map the hotel gave us. It was a gorgeous day out and it was Friday so t...

 
Traveler badgerjen

No stone left unseen in Toks
2008-04-30, Tokyo, Japan. By: badgerjen

Tamotsu picked us up and we headed for the subway to Asakusa. This was the first place I stayed in Japan. So, it was great to be able to show this area to my parents. Plus, Senso-ji is the oldest temp...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Mom & Dad's arrival
2008-04-27, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

OK- so I guess it's time for me to start writing about my spring vacation. In a word, it was AMAZING!!! (but now I'll use hundreds of words to tell you all about it! Haha!) My Mom & Dad came ...

 
Traveler badgerjen

hehehehe- this made me laugh!
2008-04-26, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

OK so here is an ad from a monthly magazine I get at my apartment. It's japenglish at it's best!! Can you guess what the ad is for? Though there is various light in the world, the light of the hou...

 
Traveler badgerjen

Tax time for you- a new school year for me!
2008-04-16, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

The start of a new school year brings with it all sorts of new expectations....starting again in Japan is no different. I want to do better than last year, I want to experience more of Japan, I want t...

 
Traveler badgerjen

FYI
2008-04-16, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

Just a quick FYI- I will be starting a new journal for my 2nd year in Japan. You can still access my other journal/stories/pictures in the archives. Just wanted everyone to know what was going ...

 
Picture from story Sakura Hanami: Shinjuku Park + etc

Sakura Hanami: Shinjuku Park + etc
2007-03-25, Tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

It doesn’t take a genius to know what’s the most famous flower in Japan he he… Sakura is indigenous to the Himalayas before distributed to parts of the world. What’s interesting for me is the flower a...

 
Traveler jeccojade

Homeless, Jobless, and Hakone
2008-03-29, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

The last week of Japan was ridiculously hectic! Monday was my last day of school. It was only for the closing ceremony, all of us crammed into the gym and the teachers and students going through th...

 
Traveler jeccojade

February Highlights
2008-02-29, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

Jeez only 2 more months of Japan! It's the coldest damn month of the year here! It keeps snowing! Blake's birthday party in Omiya! Mardi Gras french food with Allie. Setsubun festival. Sendai tr...

 
Picture from story Shopping Anyone? Shinjuku + Shibuya + Akihabara

Shopping Anyone? Shinjuku + Shibuya + Akihabara
2007-03-24, tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

After tasting the somewhat traditional part of Japan like shrines, castles, etc – time to experience other more metropolitan side. First stop: Shinjuku! It is a major commercial and administrative cen...

 
Picture from story Asakusa Shrine + Ueno Zoo

Asakusa Shrine + Ueno Zoo
2007-03-20, tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

What’s the point going to Japan without visiting trademark buildings? ^_^ In Tokyo, Asakusa Shrine probably is the most famous Sinto Shrine. Asakusa Shrine was originally constructed around 1350 (!!!)...

 
Picture from story Tsukiji Fish Market + Imperial Palace + Tokyo Tower

Tsukiji Fish Market + Imperial Palace + Tokyo Tower
2007-03-21, tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

People said Tsukiji Fish Market just got THE best and most fresh seafood in Japan. So got to try it! We got up early (well not THAT early, like 7 am or so) and take the subway there for breakfast. As ...

 
Picture from story Sannensei Graduation

Sannensei Graduation
2008-03-11, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

Today was a day just for the Sannensei graduation. They graduate a week earlier than everyone else because they have just finished taking their high school exams, find out what school they're going to...

 
Picture from story My Last Sofia Class

My Last Sofia Class
2008-03-17, Akatsuka, Japan. By: jeccojade

FYI, Sofia is the name of the company. I teach additional group classes on Monday nights (for those of you who didn't know) for extra cash. I've been teaching them since September and rather enjoy ...

 
Picture from story My Last Day of Teaching School!

My Last Day of Teaching School!
2008-03-21, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

Today was my last day of teaching!!! Monday is our closing ceremony, and I move out Tuesday the 25th!! CRAZY!!!! I'll update a bit later, been busy packing and giving things away.... Attached are ...

 
Picture from story Sayonara Dinner Party

Sayonara Dinner Party
2008-03-22, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

I decided to have a farewell party with Wendy (who's going back to Australia) on Saturday at this Hawaiian place I was recommended. 18 people were able to come, which was great! and we ended up taking...

 
Picture from story More Plum Blossoms

More Plum Blossoms
2008-03-09, Mito, Japan. By: jeccojade

Today I went and met up with Mai, a high school student I met once at the Mito International center, for coffee and chatting. She was very cute and had just come back from a homestay trip in Anaheim (...

 
Picture from story A bit of the Irish

A bit of the Irish
2008-03-15, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

So it's Easter today (Happy Easter everyone!!) and as I'm enjoying my jelly beans and cadbury creme eggs (mad props to Mom & Dad again!), I realize that I haven't written about my absolute favorite of...

 
Picture from story Reminiscing Kyoto part 2: Kinkakuji + Maruyama Park

Reminiscing Kyoto part 2: Kinkakuji + Maruyama Park
2007-03-19, kyoto, Japan. By: tichan

As we had a very tight schedule (not to mention the time spent finding our way – we got lost quite a bit). We chose the Golden Temple (Kinkakuji) over the Silver Temple. Cause, well, in Olympic gold m...

 
Picture from story Harajuku Band Performance Link

Harajuku Band Performance Link
2008-03-01, Tokyo, Japan. By: jeccojade

Hey y'alls! So in case any of you wanted to see the Harajuku band performing in Tokyo, I posted it on youtube. The link is below. [url]http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=s8IhuA5i65g[/url]

 
Picture from story Tokyo Disneysea + Odawara Castle + Fujiyama

Tokyo Disneysea + Odawara Castle + Fujiyama
2007-03-23, tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

For those of you not familiar, in Tokyo there are 2 Disney parks. Disneyland and Disneysea. I bought ticket to go to both. Learning from the previous day experience – where the queue was just obnoxiou...

 
Picture from story Reminiscing Kyoto part 1: Kiyomizudera

Reminiscing Kyoto part 1: Kiyomizudera
2007-03-18, kyoto, Japan. By: tichan

Short walk from the ryokan (and a bit lost along the way) – we arrive at the Kiyomizudera. It was so exciting to see the building – but also soooo frustrating cause my camera battery was low bat (alre...

 
Picture from story Kyoto - the Arrival: Kyoto Station + Hanakiya Inn Ryokan

Kyoto - the Arrival: Kyoto Station + Hanakiya Inn Ryokan
2007-03-17, kyoto, Japan. By: tichan

After landing in Tokyo, we took Shinkansen to Kyoto. Backtracking was intended so we can see fully bloomed Sakura in Tokyo at the end of the journey. Based on the resource that I got from web, usually...

 
Picture from story Tokyo Disneyland + Ikea

Tokyo Disneyland + Ikea
2007-03-22, tokyo, Japan. By: tichan

What can I say – I’m a Disney person. I’ve been to the one in Anaheim, USA. Actually already been in Tokyo Disneyland once – but it was so dreamy that I just can’t get enough! I even thought the perfe...

 
Picture from story Fat Men in a Skinny Man's Country

Fat Men in a Skinny Man's Country
2008-03-16, Osaka, Japan. By: travelalex

Yukie took me to see the Sumo grand tournament in Osaka and I must admit that it is a strange and wonderful sport. In a county of skinny people, they find the fattest, chuck them into a ring with onl...

 
Picture from story O-kaeri Nasai - Welcome Home

O-kaeri Nasai - Welcome Home
2008-03-14, Tokyo, Japan. By: travelalex

“O-kaeri nasia Arekus!” was the first words out of Daisuek’s mouth as I arrived back in Tokyo. O-kaeri nasai means “Welcome home” and although many things have changed in the past two years, Tokyo st...

 
Picture from story Graduation- finally they are gone!!

Graduation- finally they are gone!!
2008-03-11, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

On what turned out to be a lovely day (although a little too humid for my tastes), my third year students finally had their graduation ceremony. It was pretty standard- except it was all in Japanes...

 
Traveler Marcus

Lost among the Onsen
2008-03-09, Nakatsu, Japan. By: Marcus

let me tell you a tale of my adventures in Beppu. having risen, had a bight to eat and caught the train, i found myself in Beppu, City of Onsen. it was a little hard to choose where to go, as ...

 
Traveler Marcus

I`m back, baby!
2008-03-09, Nakatsu, Japan. By: Marcus

well, i`m back in Nakatsu, after a year and a bit away. i`ll get to the details on my return later in this posting, but first a little about my morning. i decided that, as i hadn`t really seen much ...

 
Picture from story I can't believe how much I will miss 'em!

I can't believe how much I will miss 'em!
2008-03-09, Mito, Japan. By: badgerjen

Even though I'm going to miss my third year students tremendously....I wish they would graduate already!!! It's been a really emotional time for me with the kids, and they don't graduate until Tuesday...

 
Traveler Marcus

Is there any city i DON`T get lost in?
2008-03-06, Osaka, Japan. By: Marcus

my activities of the day consisted of exploring Kyoto, essentially. After rising and having my first shave in at least six days (bliss!) i boldly took to the shinkansen. arriving in Kyoto, i found ...

 
Traveler badgerjen

I've still got it (it being the ability to get free drinks!)
2008-03-04, Tokyo, Japan. By: badgerjen

Once I met up with the girls, we hit up Zara for some shopping. I love this store- it's like H & M. I found a new purse to buy (I know...surprise, surprise...I really have a problem....my little box o...

 
Traveler Marcus

Attack of the schoolchildren!
2008-03-06, Osaka, Japan. By: Marcus

well, i am now in Osaka, having once again gotten lost trying to find my lodgings (though this time i bucked the tradition by gaining help from, not a Kindly Old Person, but the occupants of a Kindly ...

 
Traveler badgerjen

I've gone red!!
2008-03-04, Tokyo, Japan. By: badgerjen

Saturday, I headed down to Tokyo with Elena & Joanna. I was getting my haircut and we decided to turn it into a girl's night out. My appointment was at 1, so we took the 10 express into Ueno. Jo & ...

 

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