Known for its Buddhist shrines, electronics corporations and delicious food, Kyoto is a favorite destination for travelers in Japan. Over a thousand temples still stand, as well as 17 World Heritage sites and imperial parks which are perfect for a stroll.
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My travel companion has temporarilly retired to be ill | Jan 12 09'
Much excitement getting on the old bullet train. What I'd forgotten about was that the announcers on the trains sound like Steven Hawkings in Ja... Continue reading »
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Cultural Soul | Mar 03 08'
"To reach enlightenment, one must pass through the Buddha's nostril."
The regions of Japan are wonderfully unique from each other. Each takes pride in its geography, language specifics, and culinary delight... Continue reading »
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Nara | Jun 08 07'
"Not surprisingly, Kristin basically walked through, and is well on her way to eternal bliss. I did not even try, although since I am already enlightened my passage through the opening may have canceled everything out or something."
It was my (Brock's) birthday on Monday, so Kristin and I went into Kyoto in the evening after I finished with classes and got a much needed haircut... Continue reading »
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Historical Kyoto | Feb 17 07'
""...they were surrounded by the Kodak army.""
Peter and Ani took us out to Kyoto, to visit the Kiyomizu Temple and the Imperial Gardens (like Tokyo, you can’t visit the Palace). It costs... Continue reading »
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Kyoto | Jan 15 07'
We got the bullet train (or Shinkansen) from Toyko to Kyoto which impressively sped (25kmph)through the city and countryside in just two... Continue reading »



