Japan-Korea 2019: We’re not skipping Chubu!
Time was rapidly running out on my 2019 journey but I still had a number of places to visit and for a bit over a…
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Kyoto 2019: Leaving Kyoto
After five nights and an absurd amount of sightseeing it was time to leave Kyoto and continue my trek across Japan. In the mid-afternoon I…
Kyoto 2019: Kyoto Gion Post Office
Sometimes while exploring cities you come across little gems that are overlooked by most of the tourist crowds. Snuggled between some modern buildings in Kyoto’s…
Kyoto 2019: Nishiki Market (錦市場)
In the late afternoon I found myself in the central part of Kyoto and while I was there I passed through the Nishiki Market. This…
Kyoto 2019: Yasaka Pagoda at night
At night I went back out into the Higashiyama District and I was able to get a nice photo of the road that leads up…
Nara 2019: A brief escape from the crowds
Nara is a very popular tourist destination and gets pretty crowded during the day, but there are a few quieter spots where you can find…
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300 Subscribers!
Recently I checked this website’s statistics and it looks like I’ve officially reached 300 subscribers. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has…
Seoul 2019: Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
While walking around northern Seoul I stumbled upon Jogyesa Temple. This temple wasn’t part of my sightseeing plan and I didn’t know anything about it…
Hakodate 2019: Yamanouedai Shrine (山上大神宮)
In the area northwest of Motomachi is Yamanouedai Shrine. My AirBnB host had suggested I check out this shrine if I was in that part…
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I’m Posting on Instagram Again!
Just in case you didn’t know, I have an Instagram account (@Ricardopedia) and this week I started regularly posting photos from last year’s trip to…
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