Archive for the ‘Kyoto’ Category

In this Savage Snow episode…

• Morning Sounds of Kyoto
• 100 Yen Shop walk through
• Arashiyama Sightseeing - Exploring in beautiful Arashiyama on the west side of Kyoto.
• Togetsukyo Bridge (Arashiyama)
• Hozugawa River & Hiking Trails (Arashiyama)
• Arashiyama/Sagano Summit Observation Deck
• Topics discussed include Japan Travel Seasons
  

In episode 4 of the Savage Japan podcast, we start out with some of the sounds I wake up to each morning in Kyoto. Then while running some errands, we venture inside a 100 yen shop before deciding on a whim to take an unplanned bicycle trip to Arashiyama, Kyoto’s famous sightseeing area on the far west side of the city. Also, the best times to visit Japan are discussed during this episode.

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Living in Japan – Photo Essays connected to this episode

• Photo #19 – Japanese Bicycle Snatching Truck
• Photo #20 – Kyoto Community Playground
• Photo #21 – Keep it Movin’! (Preschool Kids in Kyoto, Japan)
• Photo #22 – Lamborghini vs. Mama’s Chariot (Mamachari)
• Photo #23 – Lamborghini Countach, Oike Dori, Kyoto, Japan
• Photo #24 – Arashiyama/Sagano Area Waterway
• Photo #25 – Train out of Saga Arashiyama Station in Kyoto
• Photo #26 – Arashiyama’s Togetsukyo Bridge, Kyoto
• Photo #27 – Relaxing Arashiyama Boat Ride in Kyoto
• Photo #28 – Arashiyama Dog in Kyoto, Japan
• Photo #29 – Arashiyama Cat Man, Kyoto
• Photo #30 – Upstream of the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama
• Photo #31 – Black-Winged Dragonflies of Arashiyama/Saga
• Photo #32 – Whitewater Boat Approaching Takeout in Arashiyama
• Photo #33 – Hozugawa River Maple Tree, Arashiyama/Sagano
• Photo #34 – Arashiyama Area Summit Observation Deck, Kyoto
• Photo #35 – Seine Fishing in Arashiyama, Kyoto
• Photo #36 – Arashiyama Raven, Kyoto
• Photo #37 – Whitewater River Boat Crane in Arashiyama
• Photo #38 – Arashiyama River Park; Kyoto, Japan
• Photo #39 – Japanese Kimono on Arashiyama Bridge
• Photo #40 – Kyoto’s Mountain Skyline from the Togetsukyo Bridge
• Photo #41 – Soprano Saxophonist by Togetsukyo Bridge, Kyoto

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Program Length: 00:33:41

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In this Savage Snow episode…

• Japanese Kyudo Archery at the Kyoto Budo Center
• Kendo (bamboo sword fighting sport)
• Short, fun & informative conversation over dinner with my Japanese house mates.

In episode 3 of the Savage Snow podcast, we start off with a walk around the Nijo Castle area before setting off for a nighttime visit to the Kyoto Budo Center. Located just around the corner from the Heian Jingu shrine, the Kyoto Budo Center is a martial arts training facility owned by the city of Kyoto. It is also the site of Butokuden, the oldest martial arts training hall in Japan. This episode wraps up with a dinner conversation at the restaurant 309 The Canteen on Sanjo Dori.

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Living in Japan – Photo Essays connected to this episode

• Photo #12 – Japanese Kyudo Archery, Kyoto Budo Center
• Photo #13 – Kyudo Makiwara Straw Target Practice
• Photo #14 – Kyudo Practitioner Kneeling at Kyoto Archery Range
• Photo #15 – Kyudo Archer Releases Arrow at Kyoto Budo Center
• Photo #16 – Kyudo Archery Students at Kyoto Budo Center
• Photo #17 – Students Cleaning & Closing Kyoto Kyudo Dojo
• Photo #18 – Kyoto, Japan, after the Typhoon

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Program Length: 00:29:30

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In this Savage Snow episode…

• Soundseeing Adventures en route from Colorado to Kyoto
• Secret Truth about visas and maximum length of stay for US tourists in Japan
• Navigating Train Decisions after landing in Japan
• Phone Options for visitors to Japan

In episode 2 of the Savage Snow podcast, we travel halfway around the world and make our way to Kyoto via the Haruka Express Train after arriving at the world’s largest airport terminal, Osaka’s Kansai International (KIX). The adventure has begun!

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Living in Japan – Photo Essays connected to this episode

• Photo #2 – Japanese Mobile Phone (Keitai Denwa) in Colorado
• Photo #3 – Japan Tourist Visas, How 90 Days Means 91 Days
• Photo #4 – Traditional Culture “Experiencing” Zone
• Photo #5 – JR Kansai International Airport Train Station (Osaka)
• Photo #6 – Haruka Express Train to Kyoto from Kansai Airport
• Photo #7 – Young Gaijin Discovers Japanese Vending Machines
• Photo #8 – Inside the Haruka Express, Osaka to Kyoto
• Photo #9 – Japanese Typhoon on the Way
• Photo #10 – Haruka Express Train Tickets
• Photo #11 – Osaka, Tokyo, Baseball, Soccer, Meiji Era, & WW2

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Program Length: 00:30:58

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In this Savage Snow episode…

• What type of content can be expected from this new adventure and travel podcast?
• Who is making the Savage Snow podcast and why?
• What’s the connection between the Savage Snow and Savage Japan podcasts?
• This episode also includes a discussion about Kyoto, Asia’s most popular travel destination.
  

This introduction will give you an idea of what to expect in the weeks and months ahead as we explore together in Colorado, Japan, and the world.

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Living in Japan – Photo Essay connected to this episode

• Photo #1 – A Brief Introduction

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Program Length: 00:14:50

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