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If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632273637936/ YouTube video(s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SX0hgZUBdY (full video), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEmruNj6PWE (45 seconds by the Ashino-ko) Having returned from Kyoto mid-week nearing the end of November, Hakone had to be the obvious destination in the weekend – this was my 8th time! There were two expectations: hot … Continue reading
If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632269781909/ YouTube video(s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gRaFN7Xibs (Shinkansen ride — long), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cO19-LFiok (Shinkansen ride — short), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0F33frV9iY (Kyoto trip — very short), and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWRcMIll_BE (Kyoto trip — long). Kyoto (京都) is, undoubtedly, the seat of Japanese culture. It is also a very beautiful city to visit, … Continue reading
If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632269485177/ YouTube video(s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDCe11eHGWs Mia had just been there few days ago with her company for a local voluntary environmental clean-up operation. A lot of the places along the river banks in Tokyo are littered with garbage, hence the need for clean-up. I … Continue reading
If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632273596892/ YouTube video(s) None! Since I arrived in Japan, I found an English chat Meetup group in Nerima-ku. Organised by Yumi (and I am an assistant organiser!), it is a relaxed Meetup group where people go to have casual chat in English. We … Continue reading
If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632269652867/ YouTube video(s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQj0nj_mEeU Modern DSLR cameras are able to capture videos, many at the 1920×1080 full HD resolution. That makes these handy alternatives to more dedicated video cameras. I, for one, would not like to carry a DSLR and also a professional … Continue reading
If you just want to see the photographs and/or videos… Flickr set(s) http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_basu/sets/72157632269675423/ YouTube video(s) None! Few train stations to the west of bustling Shinjuku lies Inokashira Park – a calm and relaxing area with lots of trees and a lake inside. Quite close to it is also Mitaka – the home of Studio Ghibli. … Continue reading
Frames in time… 