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  • Road Trippin’ Solo, Part 2: The Oka Castle Ruins

    As I walked up the giant steps to the site of the old Oka Castle, a haunting melody, blasting out from hidden speakers, followed me. The song, called Kojo no…

    May 11, 2015
  • Road Trippin’ Solo, Part 1: Kuju Flower Park

    Two years ago, I would have never considered disappearing into the countryside for four days by myself. Growing up in a city where danger is perceived to be lurking around every…

    May 9, 2015

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    Thanks, Alara! Happy to be of help :) Enjoy your travels.

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    Thanks for your comment, Crystal, and for shining a spotlight on the issue all those years ago! I hope you'll…

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    Thank you for linking to my 2012 blog post about the deer at Miyjima. I am glad to hear that…

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