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My favourite castle in Japan: Matsumoto Castle
I’ve been to many castles in Japan but my favourite has to be Matsumoto Castle, which I visited and fell in love with on my recent holiday. Located in Matsumoto, the second largest city in Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto Castle is … Continue reading
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Tagged castles, japan, landmarks, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Nagano, sightseeing
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A day in Kamakura, the ‘Kyoto of Eastern Japan’
During my time in Tokyo, I escaped the hustle and bustle of packed trains and busy streets for a day in peaceful Kamakura. The city is famous for its landmark monument of the Daibutsu (Great Buddha), which is the second … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Travel and sightseeing
Tagged Daibutsu, Daibutsu Hiking Course, Engaku-ji, Great Buddha, japan, Jochi-ji, Kamakura, Tokei-ji
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Update on my holiday in Japan
I’ve been incredibly quiet on this blog and on social media this past week due to limited or no internet access and a lack of time. However, even though it’s about 2AM and I’m desperately in need of sleep, I … Continue reading
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Tagged japan, Kamakura, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Castle, Tokyo, travelling
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T.G.I Friday!
It’s currently nearing midnight in Tokyo right now. I’ve been out all day long shopping and eating. My legs are so sore from all the walking, but before I call it a night, I’d like to share a photo of … Continue reading
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A visit to a whale restaurant
Japan has a bad reputation thanks to its whaling industry and tonight, I visited a prominent whale restaurant called Taruichi. Visiting the restaurant was an experience to try out whale meat. Taruichi, which is located in Shinjuku, serves different parts … Continue reading
Arrival at Narita International Airport
I am so happy to be back in Japan right now and my time in the airport reminded me why I love this country so much. Customer service is impeccable. The Japanese are so helpful with queries and any problems … Continue reading
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Return to the Land of the Rising Sun
It’s been a while since I last blogged here but I’m resurrecting it as I’m returning to my adopted home and looking forward to sharing my travels again. It’s surreal that it’s only been 10 months since I’ve left Osaka. I’ve … Continue reading
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On this day last year…
…I left Sydney bound for Japan for what would be the most challenging, most exciting, most memorable and most life-changing experience of my life. I had no clue of what my year in Japan was going to be like. I … Continue reading
Posted in Living in Japan
Tagged Aikido, exchange, japan, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture University
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Tadaima! Settling back at home in Sydney
Tadaima! I’m home! I’m officially back in Sydney after arriving on Saturday afternoon. It was a long flight from Hong Kong to Sydney so it was relief when we touched down. I was greeted with hot and sunny weather, which … Continue reading
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Returning to Sydney: stopping over at Hong Kong Airport
February 17 2012 – the day I have been dreading. Today was an adrenaline-filled day of last minute packing, sending off boxes at the post office and cleaning up. I caught a 6PM plane from Kansai International Airport to Hong … Continue reading
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Experiencing Japan 