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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

Field Report: Autumn Colours at Daigo-ji and Sanbō-in, Kyōto, Japan (14 November 2016)

18th Mar 2017by Diego Leave a comment

Having known from my previous autumn trips that late November is a better time for fall colours in large parts of central Honshū (except for higher elevations), I wasn’t expecting […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Report: Fukuchiyama Castle, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan (13 November 2016)

12th Mar 2017by Diego Leave a comment

My love of Japanese castles takes me to the city of Fukuchiyama northwest of Kyōto, where an ancient fortress demolished during the Meiji Restoration now again stands proudly over the […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Report: Kyōto Railway Museum, Japan (12 November 2016)

11th Mar 2017by Diego Leave a comment

When it comes to Japan, my main areas of interest are castles and trains – and no visit is ever complete without me adding to my knowledge of one or […]

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

Field Report: Autumn Colours at Tōfuku-ji, Kyōto, Japan (12 November 2016)

5th Mar 2017by Diego 1 Comment

Mid to late November is usually a good time to enjoy autumn colours in parts of the Kansai region, though the trees in some places tend to put on their […]

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Japan, Japan 2016 (4th), Travel

Field Report: Kinosaki Onsen and Kyōto, Japan (09 July 2015)

11th Dec 2016by Diego 5 Comments

Who on earth travels a great distance to see an onsen town and doesn’t even bother trying the onsen? (This is where I sheepishly raise my hand and attempt an […]

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Japan, Japan 2015 (2nd), Travel

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