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Shiga kogen skiing 1
16/03/2010

Shiga kogen skiing 1

Went skiing on the weekend with the other trainees.  Shiga kogen is the biggest ski resort in Japan and consists of 21 linked ski areas catering for every type of ability!  It sure is one massive place.  And it only takes about 3 hours to …

eating, Japan, travel
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by Chris
15/03/2010

Post ID: 694

Really fresh… (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Live bait
15/03/2010

Live bait

Today we went to a secret restaurant. Its actually a fish monger in front.  It was going to be the most amazing meal I had had in Tokyo yet!  This redefines freshness… The front entrance Tuna sashimi on tuna bone.  So good.  Redefines freshness Flying …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Kyoto calm
10/03/2010

Kyoto calm

Some more temples to escape the hustle of city life!  I really feel like I need it now! Japanese rock garden A bridge to a more peaceful place A place to meditate Changing your perspective But the city is always quite close behind

Japan, travel
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by Chris
Singing sighs
03/03/2010

Singing sighs

A trip to Nijo castle, the Shogun’s residence in Kyoto. One way I considered trying to get in. The proper entrance A nice little plan of the castle Obviously someone didn’t read the sign…. The palace complex Unfortunately no cameras inside!  So you will just …

Japan, travel
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by Chris