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Episode 4 – Arashiyama, Kyoto’s West Side
In this Savage Japan 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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Hey Dan,
Just wanted to say ありがとう for keeping me entertained during my drive home from work and sometimes while I mow my lawn. Your podcast is awesome and I love listening to your adventures. Kyoto sounds beautiful. Keep up the good work!
Ben
Ben,
Thank you for commenting and letting me know someone is out there! It’s very encouraging to hear from people and find out there are others besides myself listening to these little recordings.
To be honest, this early in the podcast, I’ve received so few contacts from people, it’s hard to gauge if more than 1 or 2 people are listening.
I “really” appreciate your kind words and taking the time to write.
Dan
“Now that sounds like a pigeon…”
That’s a pretty classic way to start an episode. Well done sir!
This was quite an entertaining episode. I particularly enjoyed the segment about the 100 yen shop.
As one who has moved around Japan several times over the past three years, I have quite a few fond memories walking the aisles of those stores. It seems as though every time I come to a transition point in my life, I end up doing quite a bit of shopping at the 100 yen shops and they’ve certainly been a life saver on many occasions.
Keep up the good work Dan!
I’m still relying on the 100 Yen Shops. Always something handy to be found there. I just bought some more towels and wash clothes. The towels may not be as big and thick as the ones I use back in the states, but they get the job done and they only cost 100 yen!
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