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A blog about Tokyo, traveling and yes, penguins

29. November 2008 Mia Jaap autumn, illumination, rikugien

Rikugien Light-up Event

Yoyogi Park was great but the most spectacular sites are located at the “Light up” events. Some parks in Japan are doing this during the autumn leaves season and are open until 9 PM or later.

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26. November 2008 Mia Jaap autumn, yoyogi

They say that the best seasons to visit Japan are spring and fall. Last year I arrived in time for the last days of the cherry blossoms and only had little time to photograph the leaves in autumn (Momiji). This year I’ve got more time and so I went to Yoyogi Park today.

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23. November 2008 Mia Jaap harajuku, JLPT

Returning to study roots

The rest of the study meet-ups will be held in Harajuku at the Omotesando Starbucks. I asked for this switch

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9. November 2008 Mia Jaap harajuku

Harajuku Evening

Although I felt a little ill, I took a short walk today. My “walk” led me to Harajuku, a part

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2. November 2008 Mia Jaap apple, nakano-ku

Accidental festivals & Apple workshops

Another Sunday, another JLPT study meet-up in Shibuya. Afterwards, organiser Wye-Khe had to go to the Apple Store in order to ask about the iPhone’s power adapter (which can recharge all USB devices, it’s currently being exchanged).