8.10.12

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We spent the most lovely week in Japan. It was my first visit to Tokyo and Hokkaido and the only thing I regretted was not learning how to speak at least some japanese before I went there. So it was mostly hello and thank you very much that I could say wth ease. The people are really gracious and they do everything with a smile, it was also safe walking out late. With Lonely Planet as our guide, we found our way to most of the places with ease. I liked everything about Tokyo and had a lovely time visiting the temples. I could really live in this city. We were a little worried when typhoon Jelawat passed by but aside from the strong winds and the rain that night (and an umbrella that did not stay up), we were back in our tiny hotel quite safely.

11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos! Japan is a place I've always wanted to visit.

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  2. How lovely! I'll planning a trip to Kyushu late Nov maybe...looking forward to more photos from you :)

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  3. lonely planet is just the best! looking forward to heading to japan in these next few months.

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  4. Great photos from Tokyo. I love Tokyo and Japan. I was there in April, but had been there three times before that. Your photos make me miss Japan. Thanks for sharing...

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  5. Hi Chaucee I hope you get to go one day!

    Hi Shirley I need to look up Kyushu, will look forward to more pics from you!

    Yes I agree, lonely planet is great, I know you'll like it there, have a good one Janis!

    Thanks Nat, I was hoping to visit you but coudn't somehow. Thank you for dropping by.

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  6. These photos are beautiful. I love how you have capture people doing everyday things in your photos, so simple and so wonderful.

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  7. Nice pictures of Japan. I miss it. Your pictures brings me back nice memories.

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  8. Wonderful photos. Japan I would also like to explore, it must be wonderful.

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  9. Thanks! I hope you guys get to go there (again) one day.

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  10. brilliant photos. i am so envious of your time there, i have been to Tokyo as a child but it was so long ago my memories have faded. i would love to return and see more of Japan.

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  11. Anonymous19.2.13

    Love you photos! What camera do you use to take them and editing yes/no? Keep writing, like the back to basics simple style of this blog! :)

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    Estella (Your Wanderlust)

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