Japan Trip with Rob French and C.J. Smith
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Welcome Cat (Maneki Neko) |
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A large selection of Maneki Nekos |
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Roof decoration on Himeji Castle |
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Groundhogs in an underground mall |
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Hiroshima ground zero |
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Winter protection - "safe sap" |
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Black swans |
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Sexy gaijin lady |
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Traditional new year's ornament - mandarin orange, fern frond, dried persimmon, and bale of straw |
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Hikone Castle (much smaller than Himeji Castle) |
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Tanuki-san and Debbie-san |
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Rob's Happy Meal ™ |
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Our meal, okonomiyaki and takoyaki |
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Shika no Sembei (deer crackers) |
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C.J. feeding the deer (Nara Park) |
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Rob feeding the deer |
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"look, crackers all gone!" |
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Old stone lanterns |
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Bambi between beacons |
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Old metal lanterns |
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Bridge over tranquil water |
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Family-style bathing |
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Aliens and instant ramen |
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Kinkakuji - the Golden Pavilion (Kyoto) |
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Tatami room dining with Hidemi |
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The other national pastime |
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Our friends, the Tachibanas |
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Pagoda (Narita) |
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January 10th, Coming-of-Age Day |
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Banner outside Unagi (eel) shop |
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Cutting up fresh unagi |
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Fresh unagi for lunch - oishii desu! |
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Happy Gaijins! |
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