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Matt, Keiko and Emi’s 2007 adventure.

At the end of January, after a relaxing period of preparation, Matt, Keiko and Emi set off on a tour of their ancestral sites. This is a stimulating account of their experience(s).


  
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emi eating takoyaki

Tired, we arrived in Kyoto.

Slept, woke

and eagerly headed out to the local shopping centre (MOMO, which means "peach") for TAKOYAKI (octopus balls).

takoyaki stall banner

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(we love takoyaki, innit)

 
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snow on leaves
It snowed (a little).
  

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Emi eating a carrot

We start getting ready for a trip to Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan.

We buy warm undergarments.

We eat vegetables .

  
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Emi with Oni maskOni wa soto

We engage in some ancient rituals.

"Fuki wa uchi,
oni wa soto."

  
childrens land3D specs And some modern ones.  

And then it's time to fly to Hokkaido, for some fun in the snow.

Let's go!
 

 

 

    

Japanorama: Matt, Keiko and Emi’s 2007 adventure