tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post3553897375313033664..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Thoughts on Our Visit to JapanRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-19992732075438378612013-07-04T14:41:09.494-08:002013-07-04T14:41:09.494-08:00"Master of cleanliness", interesting com..."Master of cleanliness", interesting comparison. The whole time I was in Japan, I never saw a single piece if litter on the street or sidewalk. In fact, I don't know if this is typical but after a tour bus of Chinese tourists left a large gift shop, many of the employees (managers included) went to the parking lot and picked up cigarette butts and other litter. When walking down the street, a businessman in front of me stopped and picked something up and dropped it in the trash before continuing on. I don't think I'd see that very often around here. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-37618930518249853182013-07-04T04:20:38.977-08:002013-07-04T04:20:38.977-08:00Interesting recap, Richard. Japan has been on my b...Interesting recap, Richard. Japan has been on my bucket list for a while now and it was nice to get a sneak preview of things to come (one fine day). <br />You found Japan very clean? I had the same impression when we visited Switzerland. I wonder who is the master of cleanliness ;-)<br /><br />Of course I am as curious as anyone else to hear about the downfalls of your visit. Please elaborate ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-66476275996845317562013-07-03T16:09:46.665-08:002013-07-03T16:09:46.665-08:00It isn't a long list but has some significant ...It isn't a long list but has some significant items.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-21668015108896034502013-07-03T11:05:21.350-08:002013-07-03T11:05:21.350-08:00Ooh yes. Disappointments soon please. Good food, r...Ooh yes. Disappointments soon please. Good food, respect for history and sensible rules are fine in their way. But disappointments? Bring it on!Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80117977969963736052013-07-03T07:58:51.493-08:002013-07-03T07:58:51.493-08:00If it was just haze it would be fine. But it's...If it was just haze it would be fine. But it's smoke from the numerous brush fires surrounding town so you get smoke no matter which direction the wind is blowing.<br /><br />I'd return to Japan in a minute. I really enjoyed the visit. It was one of those places that really intimidated me at first...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-12307229697209786212013-07-03T07:46:19.818-08:002013-07-03T07:46:19.818-08:00That last picture of Fairbanks makes me think you ...That last picture of Fairbanks makes me think you are going through the "lazy hazy days of summer."<br /><br />Thanks for the recap post on Japan. Makes me want to go there some days to look at all the beautiful gardens and architecture.<br /><br />Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-64964465208728888502013-07-03T07:43:07.393-08:002013-07-03T07:43:07.393-08:00It was very green in both Japan and Singapore and ...It was very green in both Japan and Singapore and I noticed that it was also very green on the approach into Fairbanks. The Tanana flats south of town was pretty lush, at least for now. Oregon seemed dry and parched when landing in Portland. More desert-like.<br /><br />I'm glad that you enjoyed the pictures and my random thoughts. I will definitely look for the movie as I hadn't heard of it before. <br /><br />The stone steps and walkways could be found everywhere. Even the entry into our townhouse in Kyoto was simply three rocks set into gravel. And the front door, as well as most of the interior doors, were sliding not swinging. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-69072028954599364192013-07-03T05:24:26.251-08:002013-07-03T05:24:26.251-08:00Does your view now almost seem desert-like compare...Does your view now almost seem desert-like compared to Japan? <br /><br />I really want to thank you for sharing those photos and thoughts. Japan has been a dream of mine for a long time. <br /><br />I LOVE the stone steps that you show here. So much beauty, so many ideas that I can put to use or just dream about.<br /><br />I think you and your family will enjoy this movie- The Taste of Tea. It's weird, but it all makes sense after a while. Very charming.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.com