Aggie Square Equestrian Society

Always read the instructions first.

jkuang — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:23:22 +0000

Biking in Tokyo

jkuang — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:39:36 +0000

The power of the bell.

K’s House Backpackers Hostel

jkuang — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:07:52 +0000

K’s House in Tokyo and Kyoto was a welcome change from the virtual homeless shelter that is Khaosan Tokyo Annex, where their free bed offer to anyone willing to do chores 5 days a week attracted a certain type of traveller. You never had to wait your turn for the shower though.

Himeji Castle

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:37:49 +0000

Himeji Castle

Built some 400 years ago, it was never attacked until American warplanes targeted the town of Himeji in WWII. Though the town was completely leveled, the castle remained relatively unscathed.

andrew and bea bea

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:42:27 +0000

What came next violated the natural order of things.

everyone loves Kosuke

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:37:51 +0000

Central Tokyo.

NBA. Taiwan YES. Japan NO.

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:31:53 +0000

Kobe v. Lebron was plastered all over the place in anticipation for a Lakers / Cavs Finals.

sometimes your watermelon comes in yellow

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:26:21 +0000

Hongye hot springs Rueisui.

Temple in the Market

jkuang — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:12:36 +0000

This old temple has since found itself in the middle of a busy Taipei street market, so there are now street venders selling food all around it, including on its steps.

Chinatown in Yokohoma

jkuang — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:35:05 +0000

The cleanest Chinatown I’ve seen, found only in Japan.

Cute panda buns.

Food super expensive (Ex. 1 bao for $4 and 12 hai gao for $12)!!

Yummy Food & Exploring Tokyo with Kosuke

jkuang — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:24:03 +0000

Pervert!!

Japanese style, round 2

Nigiri

Shibuya, the New York Square of Tokyo

Round 3, dessert

Calling it a night, heading back to hostel.

Gambling

jkuang — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:07:36 +0000

Shell: 3
Mushroom: 4
Bullet: 2
Ghost: 1 (Give it up John. I need it to complete my set!!)
Block: 1
Pipe: 5 (Andrew owns 4 of 5)

Time Wasted: 1hr+
Money Wasted: $50+ (includes other Naruto winnings)

Japan at last!!

jkuang — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:57:11 +0000

$300 JR Rail Pass

Outside Imperial Palace. Arrived 1 hr early before opening. John saw the Emperor, who was “very nice”.

Asahi Building300

Smelly clothes, smelly clothes.

jkuang — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:52:12 +0000

Last Day in Taiwan…

jkuang — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:20:14 +0000

Time to fly out to Japan. Andrew should be there within the hour. I don’t think he has our flight info. Gonna be interesting. It is JL 648 by the way.

Yummy green tea cake/cookie dessert

jkuang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Fun with green tea ice cream

jkuang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:39:09 +0000

Domo-kun!

jkuang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:35:24 +0000

John’s new wallet & my new camera pouch.

Child Labor

jkuang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:16:59 +0000

Okay, slight exaggeration. Boy in the pic is learning the trade early. Daddy was chatting with a friend nearby.

Hide-n-Seek

jkuang — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:10:55 +0000

JK, ML, and I were all patiently sitting on a bench about 5 feet away, but we were never found by the seeker.