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When In Montreal: “Aura” at Notre-Dame Basilica
Interested in visiting a low-key yet fun, vibrant, cosmopolitan North American city? Then look no further than Montreal, Quebec! Before my 5-day visit to this amazing city last summer, I did not know what to expect. No offense to Montrealers … Continue reading
Ailsa’s Travel Theme: Close
When traveling by rail in Japan, things often get a little too close for comfort, like this subway train car in Kyoto! Check out Ailsa’s Travel Theme at Where’s My Backpack for more things up close and personal.
When in Japan: Discovering Osaka
This being my first trip to Osaka, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew some things about the city (like the magnificent Osaka Castle, below), but I must confess that I know so much more about Tokyo. In fact, … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Kyoto, Let's Go Japan!, Osaka, Photography, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Travel
Tagged Japan, Osaka, Photography, Stephen Kelly Photography, Travel
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When In Japan: It’s Cherry Blossom Season!
While any excuse to visit Japan is good enough for me, having this year’s two-week adventure in Osaka and Kyoto coincide with the annual cherry blossom extravaganza gave this trip some extra luster. Traditionally, the cherry blossoms go into full … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Dinnertime
I just returned from two weeks in Japan, Osaka and Kyoto specifically … two glorious weeks where dinnertimes were a dizzying array of authentic Japanese food, everything from sushi to ramen to shabu-shabu to my absolute favorite: tonkatsu, a breaded … Continue reading
Tokyo On The Go: Street Art
Regular followers to my blog know that I love street art, and wherever I go I always have my eyes (and camera) peeled for interesting street art, especially in the cities that I visit. And Tokyo, of course, is no … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Let's Go Japan!, Photo Essay, Photo Gallery, Photography, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Street Art, Tokyo, Travel
Tagged Asakusa, Harajuku, Japan, Photography, Shimokitazawa, Shinjuku, Stephen Kelly Creative, Stephen Kelly Photography, Street Art, Tokyo, Tokyo On The Go, Travel
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Tokyo On The Go: Excellent Architecture: The Cocoon Tower
One thing I love about Tokyo is its amazing range of interesting and creative architecture. Whether it’s classic, centuries-old temples or sleek, modern high-rises, Tokyo has it all for the architecture buff. But hands down my favorite building in Tokyo … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: From Every Angle #2: The Golden Gate Bridge
I rarely post two responses for one photo challenge, but I was so torn by my choices for this week’s WordPress “From Every Angle” Photo Challenge that I felt compelled to break my rule and post another response. And in … Continue reading
Tokyo On The Go: The Retro Charm of Ōme
For my first day in Tokyo I wanted to take in some vintage Japan, circa 1950s-60s. I wanted to visit a throwback, somewhere far from the throngs of tourists, which in bustling Tokyo can sometimes be quite difficult. But pre-trip … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo On The Go, Travel
Tagged Advertising, Akatsuka Fujio, Japan, Ome, Photography, Retro, Showa Era, Stephen Kelly Photography, Tokyo, Tokyo On The Go, Travel, Vintage
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