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Ayabe
It’s fireworks season. Each city holds its own display on a different date, so it’s possible to see fireworks every weekend throughout July and August. This year we choose Ayabe. We wander around the town in the sweltering heat, then, as the day fades, we climb up to a park on higher ground to watch…
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Experiences in Tokyo
A visa application forces us to go to the French Embassy in Tokyo. We take the opportunity to spend two days there. The first experience, at the embassy, is rather unpleasant. Only those applying for a visa are allowed inside the building. For companions like me, waiting outside is the only option. I thought there…
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Ohara in bloom
Ohara is a rural area about 40 minutes north of Kyoto by bus. It’s not very far, but it’s usually cooler up there. The cherry blossoms bloom a few days later than in the city center. We do a bit of shopping upon arrival, then follow the Takano River south. It’s hot! I’ve got a…
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Hanami in Higashiyama
After yesterday’s walk, we head to Higashiyama and the Philosopher’s Path. There are more people under the trees, but it’s still a pleasant stroll.
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Around Tofukuji
After the plum trees, the cherry trees bloom in turn. We start from Tofukuji Station and head East to visit a few temples. Then we walk along the Kamo River and through Kiyamachi to reach the city center.
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Loose pictures: Winter 2025
Views which did not ended in a post of their own.