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[Travel Advice] Japan

Random Observation/Comment #513: Japan’s blend of the traditional and downright weird is comforting. Whatever the roots may be, they are firmly grounded. Things Japan Does Amazingly Transportation – while it looks unbelievably confusing, it is pretty darn efficient. Food – I have a separate entry about how much I love Japanese cuisine. I think I just like all Asian food....

Kyoto Gion: Feed the tourists what they want to see

Kyoto Gion: Feed the tourists what they want to see

Random Observation/Comment #75: Most tourists are not frugal.  They make excuses for spending money like, “It’s okay, I’m on vacation.”  Tourist attraction companies know this all too well.  They set their prices so it’s low enough that someone wouldn’t think that it’s too ridiculously expensive, but high enough for the tourist to shake their head in shame feeling like they’ve...

Kyoto again: Kiyomizu Temple is a must-see

Kyoto again: Kiyomizu Temple is a must-see

Kiyomizudera is beautiful Random Observation/Comment #34: Pachinko and slot places are freakin’ loud.I think the objective of the gambling machine is to deafen the user and then mesmerize them with random videogame screenshots as they feed in more cash. People are way too enthusiastic and awake at 7AM on a Saturday morning.All the old people have already started their routine...