Autumn in Kyoto was a magical experience, even though I somewhat knew what to expect.
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Cash Me Outside, Japan Edition
It was not during my Nara day trip, at least not technically, that I evoked the catchphrase of the talkshow guest now known as Bhad Barbie.
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Final Blessing from the Daimyo
While the real Nagahama Castle had been all but deserted, the one in Hikone is a legitimately feudal structure.
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Death and the Holy Mountain
Death takes many forms, but no prisoners.
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Arashiyama Bedlam
If you spend enough time in Arashiyama, no matter how impassable the crowd becomes, you will eventually succumb to its magic.
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Are Tripods Illegal in Kyoto?
Kyoto in November is delightful for everyone, but especially photographers.
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Osaka in a New Light
I knew that my Osaka autumn trip would be successful as soon as I landed
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