Well hello, what have I been up to lately?.... After such amazing trips in October we were super excited to jump into November knowing we were heading to Kyoto, Japan for 3 days and just after returning home we jumped on a bus to the airport for a 12 hour flight to the U.S. to … Continue reading November-December 2014 Adventures Part One
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October Excursions – Part 2
The last tour we were on went to Nanadaru Hot Spring and Joren Waterfall. Joren Waterfall has quite a history, it was created by a volcanic eruption many lifetimes ago and is located on the Izu Peninsula. To get to the waterfall there are about 150 steps which going down is not so bad but … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 2
October Excursions – Part 1
Fukiware Waterfall & Kokeshi Doll Factory: Located in Gunma Prefecture which is North and West of Tokyo, this was about a 4.5 hour drive with a stop in the middle for snacks and restroom break. Arriving at the Fukiware Waterfall. The first photo is a bridge … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 1
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Part two of updating you on what all we have been up to lately. TOM TAM – This is my favorite restaurant in Kamakura, it’s run by a couple or three maybe older ladies and the entire place could almost fit inside my kitchen. Their food is always good and they are super sweet and … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
With a typhoon moving over us I figured this was a good time to get some blogging done and update y'all on what we have been up to here the last couple of months. This post will be the first half, then post two will be the second half. Breaking it up because there is … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
May-June 2014 Goings-on
Lets see, what have we been up to lately... Since my friend deserted us to return to her home in the U.S. We have been keeping around base mostly, gearing up for my step-daughter to be visiting in a few weeks. On base a few weeks ago they put on a Wine Tasting that was … Continue reading May-June 2014 Goings-on
Vacation Japan Style – Part Ni
This is the second part of the Vacation Japan Style posts, please click here for the first part if you missed it. After Tokyo we hopped on the train to Kamakura where we visited the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine where my friend washed her hands and mouth before entering. It's an interesting custom. This site explains … Continue reading Vacation Japan Style – Part Ni
Playing Catch-Up (not Ketchup)
I haven't posted much on our outings lately so below are some things we have been up to lately. A Walkabout: The buildings in Japan are so interesting, from the high tech high rises in Tokyo to the below photos of tiny shops and narrow homes lining just about every street, there is something … Continue reading Playing Catch-Up (not Ketchup)
10 Things I Love About Living In Japan
I've noticed a lot of bloggers doing lists recently..favorite things, things they hate, things that bother, etc. So, I thought why not jump on that bandwagon with my own list of things. We have lived in Japan just over a year now and are stilling loving it completely so I will give a list of … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About Living In Japan
First Concert in Japan
When we first found out about his orders to Japan, the husband and I knew we wanted to catch some concerts while here. So many bands come through Japan, more than I realized actually. They also have a few rock festivals we will likely catch before leaving. Last week we experienced our first concert here … Continue reading First Concert in Japan
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