*A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS*
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Visited Dotonburi, Osaka in November 2023, a famous tourist destination.
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This year, we've visited Taipei, Taiwan twice: in June and December 2023. A nice place to visit and Taiwanese local people were nice too.
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On our first day in Taiwan, we went to Jiufen in day time, and in the evening on the next day. It was crowded, too.
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Visited Jiufen (九份) an old town in Taiwan which became popular because of the Japanese animated movie, Spirited Away. A very nostalgic town.
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Day 1 in Hongkong. Visited in January 2024.
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Visited Hongkong. It was a short visit though.
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Visited Busan, South Korea in September 2023.
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At Bukchon Hanok Village
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At Kwang Jang Market
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At Nandaemun Market ↓
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Visited Seoul, South Korea in May 2023.
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom!... Feeling so great walking under these beautiful flowers.
The Philosopher's Path in Kyoto, Japan.
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Night view of Yokkaichi Harbor, Mie Prefecture.
We stopped by here on the way to Nagoya.
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The wedded rocks or commonly called "Meoto iwa" in Ise City.
Had to wait for several hours until dawn.
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Sunrise!!! Early morning at Ise Jingu (221019)
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Visited Sun Sun shopping village of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture.
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Enjoyed the fascinating highlands in Nagano Prefecture. We took a lift to the summit of Mount Kurumayama. What a breathtaking views of highlands!..