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Kyoto! (Fushimi Inari and fun shops!)

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We went to Fushimi Inari shrine area and got food at a nice spot run by a bunch of old ladies! the food was really good and afterwards I climbed up to the top! Along the way we found a … Continue reading

Nakasendo (magome and tsumago) 6/4

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This was a really fun day! the train ride was nice and peaceful we started out in magome, but we had to take a super cramped ride up to the top where the town was, we were packed in tight … Continue reading

Higashiyama Zoo! 6/1

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It was a really hot day when we went to the zoo, so lots of the animals were either sleeping or enjoying the shade and water! one of my favorite parts of the day was right when we walked in, … Continue reading

First week in Japan: Sushi Night!

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It was a very eventful first week in japan!! On, I think, my second night here, I went to eat out at a sushi place. It was very intimidating, the menu was handwritten, and I didn’t understand a lot of … Continue reading

Hello ! :]

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hello everybody! my name is juniper and i use she/her pronouns but anything is okay :> i am a rising junior and art history major and maybe at some point also a japanese major? ive been taking japanese for the … Continue reading