Trips
Trips In Japan
We're trying to pack as much into our weekends as we can. Japan is incredibly diverse, and it's difficult to see everything that we want to.
31 May 2003
Sumo Training
Anzai-kun, one of my favourite students, and his family were kind enough to let us watch
sumo training. It wasn't the pros, but just as interesting.
10 May 2003
Tsukiji Fish Markets
Kathleen and Tam risk death at the hands of Japan's craziest fish mongers at Tsukiji Fish Markets.
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3-5 May 2003
Nikko
One of the most beautiful destinations in Japan, with Lake Chuzenji, Mt Nantai and Kegon falls.
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26-29 April 2003
Hiroshima
The decisive blow against the Japanese Imperial Army in WW2, or a warning from America to the Russians? The Atom Bomb Memorial in Hiroshima. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." (Albert Einstein).
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20-21 April 2003
Nagano
Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture sees the once-in-seven-year unveiling of the oldest Buddhist image in Japan. Oh, and more sakura than you can poke a stick at.
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13 April 2003
Earthquake Centre
We visit the Earthquake Simulation Centre in Tokyo, as payback for Andrew sleeping through a minor earthquake while Kathleen freaks out.
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06 April 2003
Astroboy Parade
Parade in Tokyo to commemmorate the 'birth' of famous anime character Tetsuwa Atom, or Astroboy. more
06 April 2003
Fertility Festival
The Kawasaki Fertility Festival. more
02 March 2003
Ohina Sama - Doll Festival
The Girls' Doll Festival at Meiji Temple, Tokyo.
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23 February 2003
Ume Blossom Viewing
Ume are disgusting sour plums, but the blossoms attract Japanese from far and wide!
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16 Jan 2003
Sumo!!
Japan's traditional sport - an incredible day!
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13 Jan 2003
Coming of Age Day
40,000 Alcohol and Tobacco-Fueled Yoof vs. Japan's Riot Police.
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31 Dec 2002
New Years in Japan
So what's it like to celebrate New Years in Japan?
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26-29 Dec 2002
Kyoto
Trip to Kyoto. What our idea of Japan was like. Wow!
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25 Dec 2002
Christmas Day
Technically not a trip, since we had a gathering at our place, details go here nonetheless.
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23 Dec 2002
Japanese Imperial Palace
Day trip to Tokyo's Imperial Palace, for the Emperor's Birthday holiday.
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30 Nov 2002
Asakusa, Ginza, Ueno, Roppongi
Day trip to some of Tokyo's sightseeing areas.
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9 - 10 Nov 2002
Yamanaka
After the summer smog blew away, we could see Mt Fuji from our apartment (albeit in the distance, obscured by the construction across the road)! We went to Yamanaka, one of the lakes at the base of Mt Fuji with Kathleen's teacher and our American friends Dale and Jen.
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2 - 4 Nov 2002
Chiba
Trip to Kathleen's teacher's weekend house in Chiba. This was our first foray outside of the Tokyo metropolitan region, and it was fantastic to breathe fresh air and experience peace and quiet again!
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16 Sep 2002
Kamakura
Kamakura was the capital of Japan over 800 years ago! Today, it's a quiet little town that has numerous shrines and temples. more
