Japan - Tokyo, Nagoya, Nara, and Kyoto

 

Why I love Japan:

 

Elegant, Exotic Geishas

 

Geisha 2

 

 

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  Kyoto 65

 

 

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Delicate Cherry & Pear Blossoms

 

 

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Wishes & Dreams

 

 

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Temples

 

 

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Orange

 

 

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Ceremony & Traditions

 

 

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Bride

 

 

Beauty

 

 

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Funky and Fashionable

 

 

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Exquisite Architecture

 

 

Castle 

 

 

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 A Town of Deers

 

 

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Fresh and Tasty Food

 

Food 2
 

 

 

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Soup

 

 

Eat

 

 

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Sake & New Friends!

 

 

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Vending Machines

 

 

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Cold or Hot

 

 

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Beer from a Vending Machine

 

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All Things Green...

... Tea

 

 

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...doughnut

 

 

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... Ice cream

 

 
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Personalized Pillows

 

 

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 Fast Speed Trains

 

 

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Snow!

 

 

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Spectacular Mount Fuji

 

 

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We had a fabulous time in Japan.  It is such a clean polite and fascinating country.  I hope to go back soon!