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Forum: Asia

Feb 25th, 2024, 05:51 PM

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First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

All of the photos of your last day are so...

All of the photos of your last day are so interesting! Even those of the fish market. What are those red squid/octopus things on sticks?

Thank you for taking the time to post such an interesting...

Forum: Asia

Feb 20th, 2024, 10:43 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, I am so sorry to hear about the death in...

Progol, I am so sorry to hear about the death in your family. This kind of loss is never easy to accept and to process.

Happy to see that you are continuing with your trip report and outstanding...

Forum: Asia

Jan 24th, 2024, 07:30 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

I love your description and photos of the...

I love your description and photos of the Philosopher's Path, and I love the name, too! I'm sure it's stunning in the spring with the cherry blossoms, but I love it in the fall, too. The path is...

Forum: Asia

Jan 23rd, 2024, 07:21 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, I forgot to answer your question upthread...

Progol, I forgot to answer your question upthread about the onsens. Yes I did read your very informative post about onsens. I didn’t know that Japan has thousands of hot springs. Soaking in the baths...

Forum: Asia

Jan 18th, 2024, 03:24 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

mrwunrfl, thank you for the information about...

mrwunrfl, thank you for the information about geishas and kimonos. Very interesting. And I did take an extra look at the older girl wearing the gold obi with the red ties.

Forum: Asia

Jan 16th, 2024, 02:06 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Just finished your last set of photos. I am...

Just finished your last set of photos. I am surprised to see so many women wearing kimonos. Although I can see why. They are beautiful, and I love the colors and patterns. I think they are also more...

Forum: Asia

Jan 16th, 2024, 07:54 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Just starting to read your report about Kyoto....

Just starting to read your report about Kyoto. Hotel Mume looks absolutely beautiful! How wonderful that the staff asked you months in advance what you needed for sightseeing and restaurant...

Forum: Asia

Jan 6th, 2024, 04:18 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, I have to ask a dumb question. Which I...

Progol, I have to ask a dumb question. Which I should have asked sooner. You and others have mentioned “onsens” several times. What are they? Spa towns?

Forum: Asia

Jan 2nd, 2024, 05:27 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Trying to get caught up on your wonderful report....

Trying to get caught up on your wonderful report. I've been very busy with the holidays; our daughter and her family, who recently relocated from France to Texas, spent 2 weeks with us for the...

Forum: Asia

Dec 17th, 2023, 05:45 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Wow! What a terrific journey through Japan . . ....

Wow! What a terrific journey through Japan . . . Matsumoto, Narai . . . just so beautiful! My favorite photos are the ones of Matsumoto Castle at night with the reflections in the water. Also love...

Forum: Asia

Dec 13th, 2023, 01:12 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Wow! The lighting and the sky around Matsumoto...

Wow! The lighting and the sky around Matsumoto Castle on October 26 is just glorious!!!! All those photos are so spectacular!

And your photos of October 27 of the castle and the fall foliage are...

Forum: Asia

Dec 11th, 2023, 10:16 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol and mjs, thank you for your information...

Progol and mjs, thank you for your information and advice about the luggage forwarding system. I can see why there are advantages and disadvantages to using this service.

Forum: Asia

Dec 10th, 2023, 12:46 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Yestravel and progol, I agree with the both of...

Yestravel and progol, I agree with the both of you that it's nice to spend more time in a place to get a better sense of it, especially a city as large as Tokyo. That's what we would do if we make it...

Forum: Asia

Dec 7th, 2023, 05:56 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Wow! I am so shocked at how large Tokyo is. I've...

Wow! I am so shocked at how large Tokyo is. I've always heard it's a very big city but it's gigantic! Much larger than I expected. And I love the Godzilla photo and the gorilla photos. So funny!
...

Forum: Asia

Dec 3rd, 2023, 01:44 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed your day with the...

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed your day with the volunteer guide! It's too bad his English is so limited. Not that I'm criticizing him. I don't speak a second language. I'm sure it would have been nice if...

Forum: Asia

Dec 1st, 2023, 05:05 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

I really enjoyed your narrative and photos about...

I really enjoyed your narrative and photos about Sunday in Tokyo! Sounds like Sundays are notoriously crowded! Has Japan been a "hot" tourist destination for a long time? Or is its popularity recent?...

Forum: Asia

Nov 29th, 2023, 10:44 AM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

It’s post #29.

It’s post #29.

Forum: Asia

Nov 28th, 2023, 02:41 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, I just posted about the novel I am...

Progol, I just posted about the novel I am reading with a brief description, but it went into moderation. Hopefully, it will appear by tomorrow morning!

Forum: Asia

Nov 28th, 2023, 02:39 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

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Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, the novel I am reading is The Midnight...

Progol, the novel I am reading is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. It's about having regrets. Nora, the main character, has many regrets in her life. Should she have married her ex-fiance? Should...

Forum: Asia

Nov 27th, 2023, 08:01 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

Views: 30,330

Posted By KarenWoo

Progol, your comment (not sure if it's exact):...

Progol, your comment (not sure if it's exact): "There were few "big" moments in our trip but so many small moments that added up to something special" resonated with me for several reasons. Not only...

Forum: Asia

Nov 27th, 2023, 07:39 PM

Replies: 327

First-timers’ trip to Japan: 4 weeks, an unexpectedly awesome trip

Views: 30,330

Posted By KarenWoo

I am just starting to read your report! So...

I am just starting to read your report! So fascinating! I hope we make it to Japan some day. I am very, very surprised that Japan is really into Halloween!
Love your variety of photos - the temples,...

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