Notes from Curtis...

Below you'll find all 26 of my notes tagged with Japan in reverse chronological order. Simply click on the post to be taken to the full article. Enjoy!

• The stairs of Yokohama

  2025-02-16

  The first day of our two week trip to Japan and Norris gets a lot of practice climbing stairs

• Mikoda Morning Market (神子田朝市)

  2025-01-14

  I take a morning stroll through Morioka, located in Northern Japan, to the morning market enjoying autumn foliage and traditional architecture along the way.

• Tokyo Underground

  2009-10-09

  A foiled attempt at going to a Daikoku car meet

• ...Others will be

  2009-08-19

  I reflect on my time studying abroad in Japan and what I will miss

• Something things will not be missed...

  2009-08-19

  I reflect on my time studying abroad in Japan and what I could leave behind

• Sleepless Nights, Sleepy Days

  2009-08-16

  Spending time relaxing and sleeping on trains as I was not able to sleep well at night

• Hotel Mac

  2009-08-16

  Trying to sleep at McDonalds in Kyoto. It must be a great idea right?

• Kyoto Sento

  2009-08-16

  Visits to two public baths in Kyoto and sharing my love for o-furo

• Racing the Sun

  2009-08-14

  I climb the eastern hills of Kyoto in an attempt to snap some good sunset photos.

• Walk to the Hills

  2009-08-12

  My first day in Kyoto spent doing reconnaissance on where to sleep and trying to find an "authentic" old Japan.

• High Speed to Kyoto

  2009-08-11

  Setting off on my first Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Kyoto

• Finally at the Beach!

  2009-08-10

  I get a little too invested in snorkeling and not wearing sunscreen.

• Fruit Stand Frenzy

  2009-08-03

  A nice break at a fruit stand along the highway during a trip to Okinawa

• On our way to Okinawa

  2009-07-29

  The beginnings of a trip to Okinawa with friends.

• City Gardens

  2009-07-23

  Wandering among the suburban gardens of greater Tokyo.

• Taiko

  2009-07-23

  Playing taiko drums for the first time with my classmates

• Ameyoko

  2009-07-20

  An outing at a shopping street in Ueno.

• Tea Ceremony

  2009-06-14

  Experiencing tea ceremony as part of my japanese culture class.

• Kabuki

  2009-06-06

  A day out in Tokyo and a wonderful play that I didn't expect to be so good

• Walk to Shinjuku

  2009-05-18

  A long walk from school to get a night view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

• Seating Fee

  2009-05-02

  During my cheap ass college years I complain about seating charges at Japanese restaurants.

• Crepes

  2009-05-02

  Sweets, I love all the sweets!

• お風呂

  2009-04-16

  An argument in favor of naked baths with strangers

• The Girl with Red High Heels

  2009-03-26

  Young me starting to deal with the melancholy of being separated from the ones I loved.

• Over the Great Ocean

  2009-03-24

  Embarking on my first trip outside of the United States and it was to study abroad in Tokyo for 5 months.

• 6 days 'til 日本!

  2009-03-17

  Getting ready to leave for Japan and making sure I have everything packed