g3org3y's JAPAN Trip - Pics/Write up +++

[bicycleshorts]

Enjoyed that, thanks for sharing!

[v15ben]

Brilliant write up and some very nice photos too.
Makes me miss living in Korea and taking travel photos with my Canon EOS as well.
Very jealous

[RobM77]

Superb photos, thanks for sharing.

[g3org3y]

Thanks all. Your positive comments and feedback make the effort in writing it worthwhile.

I will endeavour to complete the Germany Road Trip write up in the next couple of weeks. Rome will follow after that (hopefully the trip will go well).

A few years back, my friends and I did one of those charity rally trips in this:


Alan Partridge Rover

Stopped off in Laon, Thun, Locarno, Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Innsbruck, Munich, Frankfurt, the Nurburgring and Brussels. I don't think I ever did a proper write up of events (I'm sure I have some photos somewhere) - could do that at some point if anyone is interested.

[Adenauer]

Definitely

[Freakuk]

Great write up and photos, Japan is on my hit list and this makes me want to go even more! Great photos exactly the kind of shots I take and enjoy

[freakynessless]

I've never really considered going to Japan before - thats all changed now!
Cracking write up and the pictures were superb.

[Meteor Madness]

Great write-up and beautiful photography.
I wonder how you go about taking pictures of people - do you just snap away, or ask first ?

[Nigel H]

Great write up and some lovely pics. I get a feel for what it's like, and importantly how easy it is to get around. I must admit that I've never really fancied it until now, but reading you're write up it is starting to appeal.

My son is off to China on a school trip, wonder what he'll make of that....maybe if he likes it we can add Japan on our places to go list.

[tontoro]

Good read, thanks.

I think the word you're looking for for the meat dipped in egg is sukiyaki

[Lazygraduate]

Wow, that looks like a mega trip!

You really have a knack for using that camera too, very impressive

[PaulV]

Thank you for taking the time to write this.
Japan is a fantastic place and is definitely on my list.

If you are willing to give some idea of overall costs, that would be very interesting.

[g3org3y]

Many thanks for all the positive feedback. As mentioned, it is very much appreciated

Meteor Madness said:

I wonder how you go about taking pictures of people - do you just snap away, or ask first ?

Long lens and snap away. Most of my best shots have been when sitting down somewhere for a period and taking the time out to 'people watch'. You can see where people are coming from and where they are going so you can try and predict where to position yourself to get a good shot. You can't be afraid to run to get in position for the photo!

No issues in Japan taking shots, only place I've ever had issues is Morocco. However, with some of the shots I got out there it was worth it.

PaulV said:

If you are willing to give some idea of overall costs, that would be very interesting.

Off to Rome tomorrow, will look into it and update when I get back.

[pugfan]

Absolutely fantastic write up and photographs, this has made my desire to go to Japan even stronger than ever.

Some day I hope to make it happen!

[12v3pot]

Perfect timing (and great photos, too) I'm off to Japan for 4weeks in a few days.

Still doing must-see research, so if you have any other suggestions, they'd be welcome. Although I'll probably give the Kanamara Festival a miss.

[Shinobi]

Great write up, thank you very much.

[carreauchompeur]

Great stuff, very similar to my trip in 2011 and I share your thoughts of only having scratched the surface, would love to spend a few weeks wandering round...

[WTD]

Excellent writeup and excellent photos.

Made me feel very home (away from home) sick after living there for 8 years and recently moving to Singapore.

[RealSquirrels]

great photos.

did you have to try really hard to stop yourself from bowing/dipping your head every time you said thanks after you returned?

[g3org3y]

Thanks again all.

RealSquirrels said:

did you have to try really hard to stop yourself from bowing/dipping your head every time you said thanks after you returned?

I still do it (as my gf noted on our recent Rome trip). Apparently, I'm like a duck. Hmm...