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How to Tell You’ve Been in Japan Too Long…Part 3
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How to tell you’ve been in Japan too long… Part 2
Welcome to part two of: How to tell you’ve been Japan too long!
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How to tell you’ve been in Japan too long… Part 1
Living, working and studying abroad in a foreign country and culture different from what you were accustomed to is a challenge in itself. Which makes the moment you realise that you’ve managed to assimilate, if only slightly, into the local culture all the more satisfying.
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Kinkaku-ji
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One of the most famous spots to visit in Kyoto, Japan is located just down the street from my mansion. Kinkaku-ji 「金閣寺」, also known as the [Temple of the] Golden Pavilion, is truly an amazingly breathtaking sight to see at least once, in every season.
While I do not make a habit of making the 5-minute walk up to the temple often, seeing as how it is swarming with crowded tourists and there is an admissions fee, I do try to visit the place once every new season to take photographs for personal and business uses. Continue reading
