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What’s around the next corner? / たまたま通りかかった街周り

January 16, 2019 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, family, ikimasho, japan, justin egli, photography, story, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing

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Our dual stay with Hotel Ethnography, Kyoto / 京都のホテルエスノグラフィで泊まった経験

January 8, 2019 by joostay

Exploring the city via two ambient properties

Categories: Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: boutique, design, hotels, ikimasho, interior design, japan, justin egli, Kyoto, Luxury Travel, travel, travel writer, travel writing, unique

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Getting cute at Kawai-jinja, Kyoto / 河合神社で美を願う

January 6, 2019 by joostay

The Kyoto shrine that’s attractive in more ways than one

Categories: Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: design, ikimasho, japan, justin egli, Kyoto, photography, shinto, shrine, temple, travel blogging, travel writer

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Looking Back & Moving Forward: IKIMASHO! 2019

January 4, 2019 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: 2019, asia, blogging, japan, justin egli, New Year, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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Eating our way through Kyoto / 京都での食べ巡り

December 27, 2018 by joostay

48 hours. Hundreds of flavours. A foodie adventure through the ancient capital.

Categories: Luxury Travel, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: asia, blogger, blogging, christmas, design, food, japan, japanese food, justin egli, photography, travel, travel writer

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As Christmas approaches / クリスマスを楽しみにしています

December 16, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blog, blogger, christmas, design, interior design, japan, japanese, justin egli, lifestyle, New Year, travel, travel writer

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Hunting for Autumn / 紅葉狩り

December 3, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, colour, design, japan, justin egli, nature, photography, quiet, tokyo, travel, Travel blogger, travel writer, Zen

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Ramen: Bigiya, Gakugei-daigaku (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

November 27, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blogging, design, food, japan, justin egli, lifestyle, photography, ramen, tokyo, travel, travel blogging, travel writing

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The Joining of Worlds / 二つの世界が出会った時

November 18, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: autumn, colour, design, fall, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, south east asia, tokyo, travel writing, Zen

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Escape from the City: Day Tripping to Jogashima

November 11, 2018 by joostay

The rugged coastline of the Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: asia, design, fall, ikimasho, japan, kanagawa, nature, photography, Seascapes, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing, winter

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One life, one encounter / 一期一会

October 29, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, japan, justin egli, life, lifestyle, photography, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

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Tonkatsu Heaven. Dinner at Tonki, Meguro.

October 24, 2018 by joostay

If you’re only gonna serve one thing – you better do it well. IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, food, japan, justin egli, photography, tokyo, Travel blogger, travel writing

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 3: Among Nature

October 15, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: blog, blogging, design, food, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, road trip, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing

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A walk around: Hakuraku, Kanagawa

October 8, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: aesthetic, asia, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, planning, street, tokyo, travel writer, urban, Urban Design

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 2: An Unexpected Party

September 30, 2018 by joostay

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Adventures in Aomori / Part 1: Heading North

September 25, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: aomori, asia, blog, blogger, blogging, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing

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IKIMASHO Luxury Stays: Hoi An River Town Hotel, Vietnam.

September 13, 2018 by joostay

A perfect base for exploring Hoi An’s Old Town – and the local villages beyond.

Categories: Luxury Travel, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: asia, boutique, Hoi An, justin egli, luxury, photography, se asia, Travel blogger, travel blogging, travel writer, travel writing, video, vietnam

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IKIMASHO Luxury Stays: Xuan Spa at Park Hyatt Saigon, Vietnam

September 13, 2018 by joostay

On Cloud Nine in District 1. My first ever massage experience.

Categories: Luxury Travel, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: 5 star, asia, ho chi minh city, hyatt, ikimasho, justin egli, luxury, Park Hyatt, photography, Saigon, se asia, travel, travel blogging, travel writer, vietnam, Zen

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IKIMASHO Luxury Stays: Melia Danang, Vietnam

September 11, 2018 by joostay

Two days of gloriously doing nothing by the East Vietnam Sea / 南シナ海での贅沢な二日間

Categories: Luxury Travel, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: asia, blog, blogger, blogging, Danang, justin egli, luxury, Luxury Travel, photography, resort, se asia, travel blogging, travel writer, travel writing, travelling, video, vietnam

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As the rains fall / ざあざあ. . . ざあざあ. . .

September 10, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blog, japan, justin egli, photography, Reflection, tokyo, travel writer

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IKIMASHO Luxury Stays: Park Hyatt Saigon, Vietnam

September 2, 2018 by joostay

Pure colonial elegance in bustling Ho Chi Minh City | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Luxury Travel, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: 5 star, asia, blogging, design, food, ho chi minh city, hotels, interior design, justin egli, lifestyle, luxury, photography, Saigon, se asia, space, travel, travel writer, travel writing, vietnam

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Chewed and Spat Out by District 4, Ho Chi Minh City

August 30, 2018 by joostay

Exploring Saigon’s Doan Van Bo Alleyways – once notorious for their criminal gangs and mafia personnel.

Categories: Bizarre/Unique, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: asia, design, justin egli, photography, Saigon, se asia, street, travel, travel writer, travel writing, urban, vietnam, Vietnamese

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: Quintessence (3 Michelin stars)

August 24, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Luxury Travel • Tags: design, food, japan, japanese, luxury, Michelin, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing

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Hello from Vietnam / ベトナムで過す夏休み

August 19, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: asia, photography, se asia, summer, travel, vietnam

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A uniquely Japanese Friday / 日本独特な金曜日

August 5, 2018 by joostay

Getting more than we bargained for on a simple Friday night | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, culinary, design, festival, food, japan, japanese, justin egli, summer, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

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Ramen: Mitsufuji, Midorigaoka (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

August 1, 2018 by joostay

Michelin rated ramen in a quiet area of central Tokyo | IKIMASHO!

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, food, foodporn, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, ramen, tokyo, Travel blogger, travel writer

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Monkeying around in Sarushima /猿島でサルごっこ

July 26, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, asian, blogging, Boats, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, sea, summer, sun, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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What is visiting Tokyo really like?

July 16, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, design, festivals, food, japan, japanese, justin egli, summer, sun, tokyo, travel, travel tips, travel writer

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A Summer Saturday at Ikuta Ryokuchi Park / 生田緑地で夏を楽しむ

July 8, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, design, japan, japanese, nature, photography, summer, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

A walk around: Mizonokuchi, Kawasaki

June 26, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, kawasaki, photography, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing

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My connection with Japan

June 17, 2018 by joostay

Originally posted on IKIMASHO!:
Nature vs Nurture. My father has a lot to answer for. Written January 2015 This ruffian here is my father. You can almost see the catapult hanging out of his back pocket. Growing up, we both looked very similar – but over the years our personalities have also merged, with me subconsciously adopting a lot of his traits. As a young man my dad travelled a lot. He was shipped off to live in Switzerland when…

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Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Backyard / 等々力渓谷東京の庭

June 11, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, setagaya, Todoroki Valley, tokyo, travel writer

It’s been a while, Asakusa / 久しぶりに浅草を冒険

June 5, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, colour, design, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel writing

IKIMASHO! 2018

June 1, 2018 by joostay

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A walk around: Monzen Nakacho, Tokyo

May 22, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, old, photography, street, tokyo, travel, travel writer, urban

Sunday Morning / 日曜日の朝

May 13, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, japan, japanese, photography, tokyo

Karasumori Inari Shrine Grand Festival 2018

May 6, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Traditional Festivals & Matsuris • Tags: asia, blog, design, festivals, japan, japanese, justin egli, matsuri, photography, summer, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, travelling, Zen

Sayonara Sakura. A Spring Trip to Enoshima. さよなら桜

April 28, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, ikimasho, japan, peace, photography, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

Oiran Dochu Procession 2018, Yoshiwara, Tokyo

April 15, 2018 by joostay

A return to the red-light district of the old Edo era | IKIMASHO! | Daily life in Tokyo, Japan

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Traditional Festivals & Matsuris • Tags: asia, design, festival, japan, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writing

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Purification Of Fire: Japan’s Daruma Kuyo / 日本でのだるま供養

April 7, 2018 by joostay

A ceremonial burning performed once a year by monks in Tokyo.

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Categories: Bizarre/Unique, Daily Life in Tokyo, Traditional Festivals & Matsuris • Tags: asia, festival, japan, japanese, justin egli, matsuri, Obscure, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing

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My Secret Place / 私の秘密の場所

April 1, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, blog, design, escape, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, quiet, tokyo, travel writer, travel writing, Zen

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo

March 30, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Luxury Travel • Tags: architecture, asia, design, five star, food, food photography, Food Writing, hotel, Hotel Review, interior design, japan, japanese, justin egli, luxury, photography, se asia, tokyo, travel

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A walk around: Sugamo, Tokyo

March 19, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, old tokyo, photography, Shitamachi, street, street photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer, urban, Urban Development

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Delusions of Grandeur

March 12, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, daily life, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, street photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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Welcoming Spring at Sankeien Garden, Yokohama / 横浜の三溪園で春を迎える

March 6, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: beauty, city, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, lifestyle, nature, photography, temple, tokyo, travel writer, urban, yokohama, Zen

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The Colourful Chigosan of Takahatafudo, Tokyo / 高幡不動尊 金剛寺の稚児

February 26, 2018 by joostay

30 pictures from the annual Chigosan Gyoretsu parade – divine children who play an important role at this temple on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Traditional Festivals & Matsuris • Tags: asia, festival, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer, travel writing

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Temples, Trains & Trees: Station Hopping on the Oimachi Line

February 21, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, design, interior design, japan, japanese, justin egli, local life, Oimachi Line, photography, temples, tokyo, trains, travel, travel writer

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Fine Dining in Tokyo: yakumo saryo

February 17, 2018 by joostay

Entering a world of blissful simplicity…

Categories: Luxury Travel • Tags: architecture, asia, Dining, fine dining, food, interior design, japan, japanese, justin egli, luxury, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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A walk around: Shoin Jinja-mae, Tokyo

February 8, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, colour, design, japan, japanese, justin egli, neighbourhood, photography, rural, tokyo, travel, travel writer, urban

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The Wooden Train / 木製の電車

February 6, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blog, daily life, design, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, short story, tokyo, travel, writing

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As the snow fell / 雪が降った時

January 25, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, blog, design, ikimasho, japan, japanese, lighting, photography, snow, tokyo, travel, travel writing, winter

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Winter Sun in Shinjuku Gyoen / 新宿御苑での冬の太陽

January 21, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, Clothes, design, fashion, ikimasho, japan, japanese, Kimono, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writing

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Kitsch Coffee vibes at Seven, Sangenjaya

January 20, 2018 by joostay

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: architecture, asia, cafe, coffee, Coffee shop, Colours, food, interior design, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, Sangenjaya, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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All About My Croquette, Shoin Jinja-mae

January 14, 2018 by joostay

A fun little restaurant in a cute little neighbourhood.

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Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: area guide, asia, blog, design, food, foodie, ikimasho, japan, japanese, japanese food, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel writer, writing

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Titanic Belfast: Northern Ireland

January 10, 2018 by joostay

From Belfast to the world: Visiting Europe’s leading tourist attraction

Categories: Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: belfast, design, northern ireland, photography, Titanic, travel writing

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Christmas in Northern Ireland

January 9, 2018 by joostay

Right now I’m back in Tokyo after spending two full weeks visiting home in Northern Ireland. As well as being able to enjoy quality time with my family and friends, I was reminded of just how untouched and beautiful some parts of my country really is. There’s a simplistic beauty about our villages and coastlines, and I’m happy I could spend Christmas there with the people I love. ☘️ ❤ Follow IKIMASHO! on Facebook ❤

Categories: Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: bangor, design, food, ireland, irish, justin egli, northern ireland, photography, Scenery, travel, travel writer

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JPN > NI

December 24, 2017 by joostay

From Japan to Northern Ireland for Christmas

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo, Travel: Outside Japan • Tags: japan, japanese, northern ireland, photography, travel

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The Sounds of the Streets / 沈黙の響き

December 21, 2017 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: art, blog, design, environment, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, life, photography, photos, travel, travel writing, writing

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As Winter Approaches / 冬の始まり

December 14, 2017 by joostay

Daily life in Tokyo, Japan.

Categories: Daily Life in Tokyo • Tags: asia, design, food, ikimasho, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, tokyo, travel, travel writer

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Oyster Shucking in the Oshika Peninsula / 牡鹿半島でのカキ殻剥き

December 7, 2017 by joostay

Working with nature – and against it. Local life in coastal Japan.

Categories: Travel: Inside Japan • Tags: asia, blog, coastal, food, japan, japanese, justin egli, photography, rural, sea, travel, Travel blogger, travel writer

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