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I had an amazing time there - I'll post a link to pics at the end of this. I traveled from Tokyo all the way down to Beppu, saw quite a bit of the country and met lots of interesting people and made friends. The scenery is breathtaking, even when you are whizzing by on a train. The shrines are so atmospheric and everything is well kept. My favorite place was the island of Miyajima, just off the coast of Hiroshima - a very beautiful island with lots of interesting things to look at and do. The shrines of Nikko were also a highlight, the day I went it was lightly raining which only added to the scene.

Anyway I'm glad to be back - although I miss japan ;_;

I have a song brewing. I just need to nail down some stuff before I release it.

Pictures here!
(There are more than just that album - check them out!)

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12 Comments

Apr. 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM Matt2k8 says:

Wow dude, thats awesome! Glad you have a fun time :D

Apr. 12, 2009 | 12:26 PM Aeonstars says:

those pictures are so cool. how long did you go for?

Apr. 12, 2009 | 2:14 PM Shenkhar responds:

I was there for 24 days (just over 3 weeks), awesome trip.

Apr. 12, 2009 | 12:35 PM SytherD says:

Japan rules like hell. Love Japan.

Apr. 12, 2009 | 1:00 PM RubberNinja says:

Damn, nice.

I'd love to go to Japan some time.

Apr. 12, 2009 | 2:29 PM Shenkhar responds:

Plan for it! Seriously - $2500+airfare and you'd be set for 3 weeks.

Apr. 12, 2009 | 1:06 PM Catoblepas says:

GIRUGAMESH!

And gaymen!

Apr. 12, 2009 | 1:46 PM Laber says:

Nice pics dude :D If we talking about art and architecture Japan people are most creative and open on new things in whole world ^^

Apr. 12, 2009 | 2:17 PM Shenkhar says:

I also have a blog up about the whole thing - some cool stories (if you care to read them, haha)
http://david-japantour2009.blogspot.c om/

Apr. 12, 2009 | 2:31 PM GibGib says:

Nice pics man

might get a house n live there

Apr. 12, 2009 | 5:52 PM TheMexicanMuffinMan says:

Gahh, don't get suckered in by all the 'ancient preserved Japan' BS.
You should've explored more of the Tokyo city nightlife

Apr. 12, 2009 | 7:43 PM Shenkhar responds:

I disagree - sure the shrines and crap are all very tourist oriented, but the countryside was awesome... I like hiking.

Apr. 12, 2009 | 9:41 PM PeckaPrime says:

Do you speak or read japanese, cuz i hear that It's hell there if you don't know either. I would go too, but since i don't know the language, im in doubts.

Apr. 13, 2009 | 12:42 AM Shenkhar responds:

I understand a bit of spoken Japanese, but not much. There are English signs and maps everywhere so if you know just a few simple phrases it's really easy to get around. As soon as you leave Tokyo everyone is generally friendly and will help you if you need it - so knowing Japanese isn't that big of a deal.

May. 7, 2009 | 3:54 AM ViolentAJ says:

Miyajima is quite nice. You must have had a good time there since you're not Black. I'm Black. That makes us adversaries.

Jul. 31, 2009 | 10:02 PM scott56 says:

Do you have facebook? I was going to add you if you did.