Monthly Archives: October 2024

Highlights of Japan: Hiroshima

Posted on October 25, 2024 by patsypridgen

The day we spent in Hiroshima was hot and sobering. The heat wave continued, and aside from a short visit to yet another garden, our tour was solely focused on the history for which this city will forever be remembered: … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Japan: Nara

Posted on October 17, 2024 by patsypridgen

Sacred Sika deer greeted us on our next excursion in Japan. Still docked in Osaka, we visited the city of Nara, the first capital of Japan. These totally tame deer in the park near the Todai-ji Temple in Nara were … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Japan: Kyoto

Posted on October 11, 2024 by patsypridgen

Our next port of call in Japan was Osaka, which we used as a base to visit nearby Kyoto, a city considered to be the cultural center of the country. The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan’s biggest … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Japan: Shimizu

Posted on October 3, 2024 by patsypridgen

If I could use only three words to sum up what I toured most often on my recent trip to Japan, it would be temples, shrines, and gardens. But I can’t say these sites are what I’ll remember most about … Continue reading →

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