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Nyuto Onsen Walking Part I

A night at Taenoyu Onsen, one of eight onsen ryokan located in the mountains of Eastern Akita prefecture is bliss. Surrounded by greenery, we enjoyed crisp, clean air that refreshed and rejuvenate us. After hectic days of sightseeing and rushing everywhere, it ’s really nice to sit back and chill and let the slow pace of life be the tonic for more hectic days to come

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Nyuto Onsen Walking Part I

I Like Green

Even if it’s green moss! A place covered in green moss evokes a rather mysterious feel, don’t you think? I do

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I Like Green

By The Sea

If you google up about towns or villages by the sea in Japan, the result is sadly about the March 11 tsunami. A sad reminder of the tragedy that we should never forget. Fishing villages overlooking Sea of Japan Port city of Kitakyushu, if I’m not wrong

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By The Sea

YES. It’s a Movie – The Trailer

Since the introduction of YES. to the world of snowboarding it has been awesome to watch these players take their idea and stick it to the big kids. So without further ado, check out their latest ambush on the snowboard community with YES.

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YES. It’s a Movie – The Trailer

A Tiny Shrine Amidst The Craziness Of An Amusement Park

Well, what do you expect from an amusement park located in Asakusa, right? ^^ Shounkaku Shrine “Burabo”, Hanayashiki’s God of fortune

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A Tiny Shrine Amidst The Craziness Of An Amusement Park

Carnival Games

We have yet been to any matsuri (festival) in Japan but we got a chance to try out some pretty fun carnival games at Hanayashiki Amusement Park . What’s your favourite festival games

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Carnival Games

Handouts Are Good

When people hand over stuff (pamphlets,

Water Spouting Dragon

Water – the source of life, and in some cases – tourism too; which can mean a source of livelihood to the community involved. The smell of sulfurous water at Bessho Onsen ; one of Nagano’s classic onsen resort town was a tad funky, but it is said to have beautifying prowess and clearing certain ailments, so I just pinched my nose and drink away.

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Water Spouting Dragon

Car Danchi No. 5

IT’S OUT PEEPS! The Car Danchi Crew has had a small two year hiatus forcing some powder junkies to check themselves into PDS (POW Deficiency Syndrome) rehab to survive.

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Car Danchi No. 5

Tour Tokyo With Hello Kitty

Would you want to go around Tokyo with Hello Kitty?

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Tour Tokyo With Hello Kitty