Photography
A Slice of Ancient Japan: Naramachi
Day 5 in Nara: Deer Park - Todaiji Temple in Nara - Yoshikien Garden - Kofukuji Temple - NARAMACHI One of the best ways to discover the ancient town of Nara is to walk through the narrow streets of Naramachi - the former merchant district of Nara - that helps you step back in time . Lined with little cafes and stores, old buildings, merchant houses and …
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Train
A Tourist's Guide To Tokyo's Subway Train Network
Before going to Japan , I heard people say the subway train systems in Tokyo are complex and complicated. Now that I am back, I’d like to rephrase that to neat, well-organized, cost efficient and quite user-friendly. It’s the lifeline of the city and is intensively used as a chief mode of commute by the locals for getting around. When coupled with a 2 to 3 min. wa…
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Photography
Japanese People - Helpfulness and Friendliness
When in Japan – one thing that we always had at hand was - Help . All we had to do was give a hint or ask for it - Sumimasen (Excuse me) , Can you please help me locate this place ...? And there it would come, with such warm smiles and such loving kindheartedness that it instantly struck a chord in our heart – right from day one . So here are some moments w…
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Vending machine
Technological Marvels: Japanese Automation and Innovation
Lavatory Seat Buttons Talk of automation, innovation, technological advancement and originality and this is what you will get... IF you are in Japan, Exclusive, ONLY in Japan . I am not saying anything more, trusting the buttons and the graphics to do the rest of the talking for me. The lavatory seat side handle in Japan Vending Machines When you a…
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- Arti
- Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com
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