Today my first of several great jobs was to sweep the small street in front of Entoku-in in the Todai-ji temple complex. It was a sunny morning and I loved it. But I really had to hurry (spoiler alert: I still was told off for being to slow). Maybe I shouldn't have taken these undercover … Continue reading Day 4 – Sweeping the temple streets of Kyoto
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Day 1- 3 – Sakura paradise in Kyoto
I arrived in Kyoto - finally and just in time for the sakura, the Japan's famous cherry blossoms. They are everywhere; in temples and shrines, lining busy main streets, next to rivers and especially near schools. Everything in Japan starts in April - the new fiscal year, school, university, and jobs for university graduates. So … Continue reading Day 1- 3 – Sakura paradise in Kyoto
Getting ready for Kyoto
The time has come – only a few more weeks until my Japanese adventure begins! I will probably fly to Kyoto on March 31st. I have found a flight on the awesome natural language flight search engine adioso.com. I would like to recommend this site to everyone who thinks on the right side of the brain. … Continue reading Getting ready for Kyoto
90 Days in Kyoto 