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welcome to Tokyo. now go board an overnight bus to Kyoto.
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Kyoto cab. car interior was immaculate.
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Kyoto, Sunday morning. 8am
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first impression: every garden is stunning.
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too early to check into hotel and nothing was open, so we wandered the streets.
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still wandering.
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and waited for something to open.
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too early for ramen.
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where is everyone?
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finally, an open coffee shop.
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we hit the subway, where servicemen dress like prisoners.
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but, first, snacks. lots of flavors to choose from.
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the sky in Japan
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found the farmers/flea market at the temple. score.
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religion vs. consumerism. we know how this day went.
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boiled, beautiful food (Oden)
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japanese pancakes (Okonomiyaki)
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constructing the octopus balls (takiyaki balls)
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into my mouth, please.
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cucumbers on a stick
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he didn't have to offer twice.
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his dried food was incredible. i bought a pound immediately.
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dried fish and seaweed, too.
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this is when i start muttering to myself: don't fall on the table.
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the My First Goldfish station.
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garden center
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jackpot. took home a bunch of these. bok choy for years.
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cashier calculates my purchase on a wooden abacus. like a boss.
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good selection
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started to get hot.