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journeys in japan

1. April 2011 Mia Jaap castle, hikiyama, karatsu, Kyushu

Trip to Karatsu and Karatsu Castle

As part of my stay in Fukuoka, I visited the town of Karatsu today. Karatsu is famous for its (rebuilt)

temples and shrines

1. April 2011 Mia Jaap cherry blossom, fukuoka, Kyushu

Fukuoka – Atago Shrine Cherry Blossom

Atago Shrine is along with Ohori Park one of Fukuoka’s most popular cherry blossom and autumn foliage spots. At 68

transportation

30. March 2011 Mia Jaap busan, ferry, fukuoka

Ferry between Busan and Fukuoka

Fukuoka is closer to Busan than to Tokyo and my plan for the school holiday was to combine a trip

gadgets & toys korea museum

27. March 2011 Mia Jaap camera, seoul

Camera Museum in Gwacheon near Seoul

I had visited Seoul Grand Park and I wanted to go to the art museum afterwards – unfortunately the shuttle bus service was interrupted. Good thing that there was a newly opened camera museum to keep me entertained.

korea music

22. March 2011 Mia Jaap concert, hongdae, seoul, street music

Street musicians in Hongdae, Seoul

Hongdae is not only full of bars, clubs and unusual coffee shops (don’t stick to Starbucks if you go there) but is also popular with street musicians.

korea

22. March 2011 Mia Jaap hongdae, seoul

A big instant film camera in Seoul

This is a big Fujifilm Instax instant film camera walking around in the Hongdae area of Seoul. I have this camera myself – bought it after I’ve seen a Korean class mate using it. It’s a cute camera and great for birthday parties.

korea

14. March 2011 Mia Jaap seoul, white day

White Day in Korea

Much to the benefit of the local economy, there is a day (March 14) where guys give their girl friend a gift. This day is called White Day and stores set up a stand outside to sell chocolate, teddy bears and other things to guys.

korea transportation

28. February 2011 Mia Jaap flower, seoul, station, train

PET flower pots at Yeongdeungpo-gu Office station

Something I saw at Yeongdeungpo-gu Office station (line 2+5) when I was waiting for the train. I always like it when people create different things out of PET bottles.

korea

30. January 2011 Mia Jaap exhibition, seoul

Dieter Rams Exhibition – Less and More

Dieter Rams is a legendary product designer for the German company Braun. His influence is visible in every iPod, iPhone or Mac. Jonathan Ives was heavily influences by Rams’ design philosophy.

korea

23. January 2011 Mia Jaap history, seoul

Amsa Prehistoric Settlement

Found via the digital information systems installed at many subway stations in Seoul, I traveled to the Amsa Prehistoric Settlement, a recreation of life in the Neolithic Era, also known as the pre-Kimchi age.

korea Parks & Gardens

22. January 2011 Mia Jaap forest, seoul

Seoul Dream Forest in Winter

Seoul is not a green city, even when compared to Tokyo which actually offers many more parks (that often serve as evacuation areas too). Seoul Dream Forest is one of the big parks of Seoul and one of the locations of popular Korean drama Iris.