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Hiroshima and Miyajima Island
We only spent around 24 hours in the Hiroshima area in total, having squeezed it into our three-week Spring in Japan itinerary fairly...
Lucy and the lens
Feb 1, 20203 min read
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My top 10 travel experiences of the decade
In the last decade, it turns out I've been fortunate enough to visit 35 countries. Being a teacher has given me the chance to work full...
Lucy and the lens
Jan 2, 20208 min read
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Nara Deer Park - What's It Really Like?
Okay, anyone researching a trip to Japan will, at some point, inevitably come across photos like the one above: inquisitive deer,...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 14, 20194 min read
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24 Hours in Osaka
For some reason, most of the locals we spoke to in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara looked concerned when we said we were heading to Osaka. Indeed,...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20193 min read
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Historic Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama
Higashiyama and Gion are two districts that almost merge into one, and are the main historical areas of the city. Here, you will find...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Beyond
I've already written about how we enjoyed cherry blossom season in Tokyo. I've written about the historic Asakusa area and its...
Lucy and the lens
Jun 7, 20194 min read
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My Japanese Food Bucket List!
It's probably no surprise to those that know me that of all the research I did to prepare for my recent trip to Japan, food was the...
Lucy and the lens
May 12, 201911 min read
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Are Kyoto's Most Famous Sights Worth It?
Kyoto is known for its history (shrines, temples and geishas), its nature (bamboo groves, cherry blossom parks and zen gardens) and its...
Lucy and the lens
May 8, 20194 min read
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Exploring Mt Fuji with the Fuji-Hakone Pass
The Fuji-Hakone Pass is a two or three day pass aimed at encouraging people to overnight in the Hakone/Fuji area, rather than simply day...
Lucy and the lens
May 5, 20197 min read
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Tokyo During Cherry Blossom Season
The main motivation for visiting Japan in the spring was to enjoy sakura (cherry blossom) season, and experience hanami (the act of...
Lucy and the lens
May 5, 20195 min read
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Exploring Tokyo: Asakusa, Harajuku and Tsukiji Market
In this post I want to focus on three areas of Tokyo: historic Asakusa, which was our base for our time in Tokyo; Harajuku, which is the...
Lucy and the lens
Apr 30, 20194 min read
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Tokyo: Visiting TeamLab Borderless
TeamLab Borderless is an interactive digital gallery space about 40 minutes from central Tokyo by train in a place called the Mori...
Lucy and the lens
Apr 30, 20194 min read
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Exploring an abandoned Japanese theme park
Less than two hours away from Tokyo is the UNESCO world heritage site of Nikko. This town has some of the most beautiful and important...
Lucy and the lens
Apr 26, 20194 min read
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