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Field Report:  Meoto Iwa and Hinjitsukan, Ise, Japan (26 November 2018)

22nd Jun 2019by Diego 1 Comment

During the second part of my visit to Ise, I ventured out of the city centre to see two local landmarks: one natural, one man-made, and each with its own […]

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Japan, Japan 2018 (3rd), Travel

Food Report: A Peanuts-themed Omurice Lunch at Snoopy Cha-ya (Ise, Japan)

16th Jun 2019by Diego 2 Comments

Lunch? Good. Snoopy? Better. A Snoopy-themed café that offers a hearty lunch and official merchandise? Hmm, I think we’ll need to skip the superlative level and fish for another adjective […]

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Food, Japan, Japan 2018 (3rd), Travel

Field Report:  Ise Jingū, Mie, Japan (26 November 2018)

15th Jun 2019by Diego 3 Comments

Nagoya is one of my favourite places in Japan, with history and culture and delicious local cuisine in spades. That said, when I’m in the mood for something a little […]

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Japan, Japan 2018 (3rd), Travel

Field Report: Azuchi Castle Ruins and Museums, Shiga, Japan – Part One (03 May 2017)

16th Dec 2017by Diego 1 Comment

In a quiet corner of Shiga Prefecture, on the slopes of a thickly forested hill overlooking Lake Biwa, I came across the scattered remnants of what was, for a few […]

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Japan, Japan 2017, Travel

Field Report: Takeda Castle, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan (02 May 2017)

5th Nov 2017by Diego 2 Comments

In this post, I’ll take you to the ruins of a hilltop castle in Hyōgo Prefecture: a place where stone walls, sheer drops, and fantastic views come together to create […]

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Japan, Japan 2017, Travel

Field Report: The Autumn Splendours of Arashiyama, Kyōto, Japan (26 November 2016)

16th Aug 2017by Diego Leave a comment

The hills of the Arashiyama district are ablaze with colour every fall, transforming the northwestern reaches of Kyōto into a teeming hive of tourists. This particular season – out of […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Snapshot: Kyōto National Museum, Japan (25 November 2016)

14th Aug 2017by Diego Leave a comment

Another short and sweet snapshot post, just to tide us over until the next proper field report. Today, let’s have a look at one of my favourite hangouts in Kyōto […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Snapshot: Kōdai-ji, Kyōto, Japan (25 November 2016)

12th Aug 2017by Diego Leave a comment

Following my customary walking route through Kyōto’s Higashiyama district, I began with Kiyomizu-dera and gradually worked my way north, pausing for the usual refreshment break at my favourite tea house. […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Food Report: Tea and Traditional Sweets at Kasagi-ya (Kyōto, Japan)

9th Aug 2017by Diego 1 Comment

The winding, hilly lanes of Kyōto’s Higashiyama district require a fair bit of effort to navigate. Fortunately, a little tea shop tucked away next to one of the area’s scenic […]

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Food, Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Report: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyōto, Japan (25 November 2016)

6th Aug 2017by Diego 3 Comments

Kyōto’s Higashiyama district is an area I’ve grown rather fond of, and quite familiar with, through my regular visits to Japan’s former capital. Since I first came here several years […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

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