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Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by malbo35

Long Time No See

My apologies not having any new posts for a while. The past few months have been pretty hectic for me I moved from Japan back to the US, started a new job, and I got married. Things are settling down now and I will restart my weekly posts again. I still have a lot of…

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Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 by malbo35 · 3 Comments

The Sacred White Snakes of Iwakuni

The city of Iwakuni is unique for it`s white snakes, that are considered lucky. There are many white snake attractions in Iwakuni.

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Posted on January 6, 2022January 16, 2022 by malbo35 · 10 Comments

Akama Shrine and the Tale of Hoichi the Earless

A statue of Hoichi the Earless from the famous ghost story of the same name is located at the colorful Akama Shrine in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi.

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Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 by malbo35 · 1 Comment

Shirokuma:The Polar Bear Shaved Ice

Shirokuma means polar bear English, a fitting name for this Japanese shaved ice topped with condensed milk and colorful fruit and jellies as it is said to look like its namesake from above.

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Posted on December 30, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 7 Comments

The Year of the Tiger in Japan

Tigers stand out for being the only Zodiac animal that Japan doesn't have. That hasn't stop tigers from being a fixture in Japanese culture.

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Posted on December 26, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 2 Comments

Frog Street of Matsumoto

brown frog and two white frogs on top with swords

The shopping street leading up to Matsumoto Castle is peculiar for its love of all things frog.Frog statues and figurines line "Frog Street".

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Posted on December 23, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 2 Comments

Izumi: Largest Gathering of Cranes in Japan

The city of Izumi is the site of largest gathering on cranes in Japan. Every year 10,000 cranes migrate here for the winter. There is an Observation center, a museum, and even a shrine centered around these feathered winter visitors.

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Posted on December 12, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 1 Comment

Soji-ji-The Turtle Temple

Soji-Ji is a temple in the suburbs of Osaka that Donatello, Michelangelo, and the rest of the ninja turtles would feel right at home.

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Posted on December 10, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 1 Comment

A Beginners Guide to Animal Spots in Kansai,Japan

I love animals but I had trouble finding places to see them in Japan. I created this guide to help others visit animal related attractions in Kansai.

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Posted on December 8, 2021December 31, 2021 by malbo35 · 10 Comments

Ise-Shima National Park-A Holy Seafood Wonderland

Ise-Shima National Park famed for its beautiful coastal scenery, bountiful seafood like the Ise Ebi, female free divers, and having the holiest shrines in Shintoism, Ise-Jingu.

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