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Japanzine scan: Abusan
on Oct 6, 2009 in Features Places to drink in Kyoto abusan articles hidden kyoto japanzine japanzine scans kyoto A scan from this month’s Japanzine.



Introducing… Butsudan
on Oct 4, 2009 in Features A Butsudan (佛壇 or 仏壇) is a family shrine kept in the Japanese family home at which one prays to and leaves offerings to one …...



Introducing… Daigo-ji
on Oct 3, 2009 in Introducing... cherry blossom cherry blossom in kyoto daigo temple daigo-ji kyoto kyoto sakura kyoto temples sakura Daigo-ji in Kyoto is one of the city’s most  city’s most celebrated temples when is comes to cherry blossom and autumn leaf viewing. More than …...



The Cube Cafe, Higashiyama
on Sep 28, 2009 in Cafe Reviews Features Kyoto Restaurant Reviews Places to drink in Kyoto Restaurant Reviews Reviews iPhone Post japanese travel japanese travel tips Many a weary traveler has asked me where is a good place to stop for a good coffee when taking a jaunt to Higashiyama’s world …...



“Boku no Natsu Yasumi” (My Summer Vacation – 6 of 14)
on Sep 24, 2009 in iPhone Post Japan japanese travel in japan trips I woke up in my spacious hotel room, after my first sleep on a real bed in a long while and having thoroughly enjoyed it. …...



On set update: final installment
on Sep 21, 2009 in Features acting in japan big in japan iPhone Post Post Its 11.13pm and I’ve just wrapped up the shoot and left Studio 21 in Ashiharabashi and am now on a train home from Osaka. It …...