Author Archives: Joel

Day 6 – Machida to Osaka, the long way around

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Joel

Considering how much travelling we’ve been doing on trains, I’m finding it increasingly frustrating just how hard it is to take photos from the train. There’s so many things to consider. Reflections of the camera itself, the fingers holding the … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Fujisan Descending

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Joel

One thing that frustrates me about taking photographs is how hard it is to make them look good. We see so many spectacular or beautiful or breath-taking things, but the moment we point a camera at it, it suddenly becomes … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Fuji-san Climbing

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Joel

This is something of a surreal experience – I’m sitting in a mountain hut a bit over halfway up Mount Fuji blogging on my Kindle. I’m getting full reception for wireless – you’re never far from technology in Japan. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – The Ghibli Experience

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Joel

One thing that struck me today is just what it’s like moving around in a city that houses as many people as all of Australia. Rush hour trains are full to bursting, the roads are thick with cars, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Machida JoelCam

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Joel

I’m trying to avoid repeating too many of the things James has said. Or talking too long, for that matter. I’ll probably fail at both, though. In my mind, half of this blog is for letting our devoted readers (there’s … Continue reading →

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