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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Japan… Dec 11^th, 2023 at 10:24pm . A preview for Vic and Agnes…2024 travels https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSNVu3Now/
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #1 - Dec 11^th, 2023 at 10:51pm Where Cities (and their Citizens) run wild and Nature is controlled like many islands. Madagascar. Where their Cities are controlled and Nature runs wild as one. Britain/Eire. Where both run wild and are both controlled as well. A binary system in a dance of cultural display.
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Agnes.. Senior Member Offline Porco Rosso Posts: 457 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #2 - Dec 30^th, 2023 at 8:44pm Sophia wrote on Dec 11^th, 2023 at 10:24pm: . A preview for Vic and Agnes…2024 travels https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSNVu3Now/ Thank you Sophia- some beautiful scenery in that clip!!! 3 2 1--------------
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Reply #3 - Jan 1^st, 2024 at 10:23am

Agnes.. wrote on Dec 30^th, 2023 at 8:44pm:

Sophia wrote on Dec 11^th, 2023 at 10:24pm:

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A preview for Vic and Agnes…2024 travels

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSNVu3Now/

Thank you Sophia- some beautiful scenery in that clip!!!

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I knew you would like that!
I feel like going there now!
Once I find our passports somewhere in this messy house!
I put them away before lockdown knowing we couldn’t travel overseas for a couple years and then when it did open up for travel… I’ve had to be double/triple jabbed so I still didn’t bother about passports.
Now I have no idea where I put them from 2020 Roll Eyes

Oh I finally worked out what your countdown meant! Grin

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Agnes.. Senior Member Offline Porco Rosso Posts: 457 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #4 - Jan 1^st, 2024 at 12:45pm but hey- it did not happen ( omg ) !!!! Japan is so beautiful I'm going again as soon as I can!! Might see you there one day. 3 2 1 ......................
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Aussie Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 39227 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #5 - Jan 1^st, 2024 at 4:40pm Agnes.. wrote on Jan 1^st, 2024 at 12:45pm: but hey- it did not happen ( omg ) !!!! Japan is so beautiful I'm going again as soon as I can!! Might see you there one day. 3 2 1 ...................... How about some pics from the time you were there before, Agnes? 3.........2...........1............never gonna happen.
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #6 - Jan 1^st, 2024 at 4:52pm Aussie throws in a leg-spinner. Aussie, your post belongs in Sports Board, not here.
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #7 - Jan 2^nd, 2024 at 6:01pm Poor Japan! 7.6 magnitude… not a good start for their year… https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-earthquake-tsunami-warning-quake-ishikawa-p...
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Reply #8 - Jan 2^nd, 2024 at 9:59pm

Sophia wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2024 at 6:01pm:

Poor Japan! 7.6 magnitude… not a good start for their year…

https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-earthquake-tsunami-warning-quake-ishikawa-p...

I could not get that link to work for me- they have been predicting a big earthquake for some time now , this year they say- the Japanese pple are somewhat used to the earthquakes- but any quake would scare me I'm afraid, I have never experienced one in Australia....but going there for a couple of weeks I should be pretty safe I'm thinking- hopefully- we are pretty safe from that kind of thing.

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Reply #9 - Jan 6^th, 2024 at 4:30pm

Agnes.. wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2024 at 9:59pm:

Sophia wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2024 at 6:01pm:

Poor Japan! 7.6 magnitude… not a good start for their year…

https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-earthquake-tsunami-warning-quake-ishikawa-p...

I could not get that link to work for me- they have been predicting a big earthquake for some time now , this year they say- the Japanese pple are somewhat used to the earthquakes- but any quake would scare me I'm afraid, I have never experienced one in Australia....but going there for a couple of weeks I should be pretty safe I'm thinking- hopefully- we are pretty safe from that kind of thing.

What month/s are you going?

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Reply #10 - Mar 13^th, 2024 at 5:24pm

Well, flights, hotels and train tickets for Japan have been booked! We are staying at the Prince Hotel in Shintakanawa for 6 days prior to boarding the Diamond Princess on Sept 4. I just had a squizz at the hotel menu. 100 Yen is around A$1 so a bag of peanuts is $14!

In the end, Qantas gave the best bang for the buck. $1k each - one way - with exit seats, plenty of luggage and a straight through flight.
Next thing is to look at things to do and how to get there!

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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #11 - Mar 13^th, 2024 at 5:43pm Don't forget to call them 'Nihonese' or 'Nipponese' - anything but 'Japanese'. They'll like you more for it.
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #12 - Mar 13^th, 2024 at 6:46pm Hey we're going to Japan end of year
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #13 - Apr 21^st, 2024 at 10:39pm Interesting stuff about Japan…. https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSF71AwEa/
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Reply #14 - Jul 28^th, 2024 at 10:20pm

And I’ve just discovered Japan has the oldest hotel in the world, (Guinness book of records)
It’s over 1,300 years old.
Such a peaceful environment, I will have it in my bucket list to stay there, and putting this up for some that mentioned going to Japan this year.

https://travel.rakuten.com/contents/usa/en-us/guide/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan/

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Reply #15 - Jul 29^th, 2024 at 12:40am

Sophia wrote on Jul 28^th, 2024 at 10:20pm:

And I’ve just discovered Japan has the oldest hotel in the world, (Guinness book of records)
It’s over 1,300 years old.
Such a peaceful environment, I will have it in my bucket list to stay there, and putting this up for some that mentioned going to Japan this year.

https://travel.rakuten.com/contents/usa/en-us/guide/nishiyama-onsen-keiunkan/

Is fascinating- I'd be almost afraid to stay there- too old!

But anyway , my son has changed his mind and doesn't plan on going to Japan this year- I'm thinking I might go by myself but I'm not sure at this stage.

I will let you know.

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Reply #16 - Jul 29^th, 2024 at 1:26pm

Hi Agnes, long time no see. That’s a shame if you don’t get to Japan with family member. Maybe you could ask a dear friend to accompany you to Japan if you don’t wish to go alone.
As for that oldest hotel… I bet it’s been refurbished and renewed where required.
Depending where it is and pricing… I would go there.
I want to boast about things like….
I’ve been to the oldest hotel in the world.
I’ve been to a Michelin star restaurant in Paris. (looking it up currently… prices are that I might just have snails in garlic sauce and a coffee only)

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Agnes.. Senior Member Offline Porco Rosso Posts: 457 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #17 - Sep 7^th, 2024 at 10:11pm My boy is very cranky with me so I doubt I will go with him at this stage- but who knows there are a few months to go yet-
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Reply #18 - Sep 8^th, 2024 at 9:42pm

Agnes.. wrote on Sep 7^th, 2024 at 10:11pm:

My boy is very cranky with me so I doubt I will go with him at this stage- but who knows there are a few months to go yet-

If you get an opportunity to go … and you don’t, you could regret it.
Fleeting grumpy emotions with kids are just that… fleeting…
In fact they get worse as they get older, almost as grumpy as us old parent folk! Grin

Anyway, don’t let it stop a wonderful trip and adventure.

I’m about to go soon, this last week had been stressful with more paperwork, and taking out stuff to make suitcases lighter. Last thing I want to do is have heavy luggage.
Mine is 15.5 kgs (yay) and hubby’s is 17.5 kgs. So we have plenty space for stuff we might buy.

First stop is Dubai, and it was 43 degrees there today!! Oh gosh! Shocked

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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #19 - Nov 26^th, 2024 at 1:02pm I'm going to Japan in 2 weeks. BANZAI
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #20 - Nov 28^th, 2024 at 11:10am Gordon wrote on Nov 26^th, 2024 at 1:02pm: I'm going to Japan in 2 weeks. BANZAI Nice! I want updates and maybe if possible… photos
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #21 - Nov 29^th, 2024 at 10:03am Just don't mention the war
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #22 - Nov 29^th, 2024 at 7:09pm Sophia wrote on Nov 28^th, 2024 at 11:10am: Gordon wrote on Nov 26^th, 2024 at 1:02pm: I'm going to Japan in 2 weeks. BANZAI Nice! I want updates and maybe if possible… photos Will do.. I've never been before!
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #23 - Nov 29^th, 2024 at 7:09pm Jasin wrote on Nov 29^th, 2024 at 10:03am: Just don't mention the war tora tora tora!
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #24 - Dec 9^th, 2024 at 10:51am
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #25 - Dec 9^th, 2024 at 3:18pm Gordon wrote on Dec 9^th, 2024 at 10:51am: https://i.ibb.co/BPWpsTB/20241209-093115-copy-3503x2159.jpg https://i.ibb.co/ZBK7d3d/Screenshot-20241209-024019-Chrome-copy-1080x1095.jpg Is that fast? Obviously must be! I bet it is.
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #26 - Dec 9^th, 2024 at 10:27pm share photos online without signing up
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #27 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 8:26am Wow! Looks amazing. Such good weather, and a clean looking colourful city. It’s in my must visit wish list! Thanks for update Gordon! Enjoy
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #28 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 2:58pm I've never seen tuna this color
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #29 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 6:04pm Gordon wrote on Dec 10^th, 2024 at 2:58pm: I've never seen tuna this color Most unusual. What did it taste like?
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #30 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 12:07am Sophia wrote on Dec 10^th, 2024 at 6:04pm: Gordon wrote on Dec 10^th, 2024 at 2:58pm: I've never seen tuna this color Most unusual. What did it taste like? Best ever, by a long long way.
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #31 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 12:08am And the main reason we came to Japan, a 18th/graduation present for daughter
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Reply #32 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 1:06pm

Gordon wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 12:08am:

And the main reason we came to Japan, a 18th/graduation present for daughter

https://i.ibb.co/Fg4zKKP/20241210-184208-copy-1008x756.jpg
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You’re the best dad!

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Reply #33 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 2:20pm

Sophia wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 1:06pm:

Gordon wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 12:08am:

And the main reason we came to Japan, a 18th/graduation present for daughter

https://i.ibb.co/Fg4zKKP/20241210-184208-copy-1008x756.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/SBLcs6d/20241210-184713-copy-756x1008.jpg
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You’re the best dad!

Thanks, it was all worth it for this one moment.
He did 2 encodes, coming out for the 3rd and final and my daughter is whispering.....waltz in e minor waltz in e minor (one of her HSC pieces) and he played it! and she cried the whole way thru !!

Typing this standing in a 90 min queue for a ride at Disney Land

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Reply #34 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 2:35pm

Gordon wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 2:20pm:

Sophia wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 1:06pm:

Gordon wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 12:08am:

And the main reason we came to Japan, a 18th/graduation present for daughter

https://i.ibb.co/Fg4zKKP/20241210-184208-copy-1008x756.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/SBLcs6d/20241210-184713-copy-756x1008.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ZLtW7db/20241210-183650-copy-1008x756.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/pZM5BHQ/20241210-183707-copy-1008x756.jpg

You’re the best dad!

Thanks, it was all worth it for this one moment.
He did 2 encodes, coming out for the 3rd and final and my daughter is whispering.....waltz in e minor waltz in e minor (one of her HSC pieces) and he played it! and she cried the whole way thru !!

Typing this standing in a 90 min queue for a ride at Disney Land

OMG what an adventure!
I’ve been to Disneyland in California! It’s was awesome mad!
Do they have a tomorrow land in Japan’s Disneyland?
Also when in CA we got “fast passes” for rides so we didn’t have to get in longer line up.
Enjoy!

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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #35 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 3:55pm Will Gordon nip on down to a sushi bar?
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #36 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 4:13pm Jasin wrote on Dec 11^th, 2024 at 3:55pm: Will Gordon nip on down to a sushi bar? The sushi at a Japanese 7-11 ia better than average restaurant sushi in Australia
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #37 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 3:30pm Getting to see the top is pretty rare
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #38 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 4:34pm Awesome 👍
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #39 - Dec 15^th, 2024 at 3:56pm
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 8981	Re: Japan… Reply #40 - Dec 16^th, 2024 at 8:17am Gordon wrote on Dec 15^th, 2024 at 3:56pm: https://i.ibb.co/KGTncqP/Screenshot-20241215-130907-Gps-Speedometer-copy-1067x11... Is that a bullet train or a vehicle of some sort?
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 52775 Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #41 - Dec 16^th, 2024 at 5:38pm Bullet train. Gordon is on the shot glasses.
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #42 - Dec 17^th, 2024 at 9:28pm Sophia wrote on Dec 16^th, 2024 at 8:17am: Gordon wrote on Dec 15^th, 2024 at 3:56pm: https://i.ibb.co/KGTncqP/Screenshot-20241215-130907-Gps-Speedometer-copy-1067x11... Is that a bullet train or a vehicle of some sort? Yup, I was on one one of the basic trains in Kyoto today amd clocked it at 150ks. Australia is retarded
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21133 Gordon Gender:	Re: Japan… Reply #43 - Dec 17^th, 2024 at 9:28pm
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