tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:40:22 +0000Exploring the prefectures of Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, and Shiga.http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))Blogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-1805998434281139056Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:04:00 +00002009-03-08T00:27:22.305+09:00Osaka CityThe Yodogawa (淀川) or Yodo River is one of the two longest rivers that runs through Osaka, and I live close to it. The Yodo river banks had been reconstructed to look like just any other river bank in Japan. But this made it more suitable for jogging, strolling, and biking. I have only gone to the banks during the fireworks displays in summer, and recently, I have bid my initial goodbye to Osakahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/86-1mi4CfLU/yodogawa-yodo-river.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))5http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/03/yodogawa-yodo-river.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-3976379071362942963Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:00 +00002009-03-05T01:19:25.753+09:00Sobrang mahilig ako sa sling bag. Kaya nung nagkaroon ako nang pagkakataong bumiyahe sa Australia, bumili akong nang isang sling bag sa SM Makati. Kahit na ito ay nagkakahalaga lamang nang mas mababa pa sa 300 Pesos, sobrang napaka-durable nito kaya ginagamit ko ito halos araw-araw. Ang mga larawang nasa ibaba ay ang mga magagandang ala-ala ko kasama ang pinakapaborito kong bag:I really love http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/mSSIC3NGYO8/litratong-pinoy-bag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))13http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/03/litratong-pinoy-bag.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-1252482939321630485Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:14:00 +00002009-02-26T01:28:47.089+09:00Osaka CastleSpringAng tagsibol ay palagi kong inaabangan dahil makikita kong muli ang kagandahan nang Sakura (Cherry Blossoms). Pero bago pa man namumulaklak ang Sakura ay nauuna ang Plum (Ume) Blossoms. Ang mga bulaklak na ito ay makikita mo sa Plum Orchard sa Osaka Castle.Spring is on the things I look forward to because I get to see Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) once again. But before the Sakura appears, we get tohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/s6BKm0jrevY/litratong-pinoy-bulaklak.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))19http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/02/litratong-pinoy-bulaklak.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-3973201684983247155Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:04:00 +00002009-02-12T02:01:37.737+09:00Universal Studios JapanOsaka CityPebrero: Sa mga theme parks tulad nang Universal Studios Japan, nakikita ang mga hugis puso sa maraming sulok nang park.(In February, something heart-shaped is almost everywhere in theme parks such as the Universal Studios Japan.)Tulad nang fountain na ito na may nakasabit na mga palamuting hugis-puso:(Like this fountain, which is adorned with heart-shaped ornaments:)O etong hugis pusong http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/M44rut0LvkI/litratong-pinoy-puso-o-hugis-puso.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))19http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/02/litratong-pinoy-puso-o-hugis-puso.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-7992597166260527283Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-02-05T01:26:25.449+09:00TraditionsFoodMalapit na ang Araw nang mga Puso kaya mabentang-mabenta dito sa Japan ngayon ang mamahaling tsokolate. Alam ba ninyo na dito, ang mga lalaki ang sinusuyo sa araw na ito? Ang pagbibigay nang isang babae nang tsokolate sa lalaki ay maaaring nangangahulugan na may gusto ang babae sa lalaki. At kung gusto din nang lalaki ang babae, "sinasagot" nang lalaki ang babae sa pagbibigay nang tsokolate sa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/Opg4srQHjBY/litratong-pinoy-tsokolate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))17http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/02/litratong-pinoy-tsokolate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-1896811945923539508Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:45:00 +00002009-01-29T02:08:20.399+09:00KyotoSpringSpring 2007 ay nagkaroon ako nang pagkakataong bisitahin ang Kyoto Botanical Garden. Duon ay makakakita ka nang iba't ibang klaseng halaman, lalo na ang Sakura (Cherry Blossoms). Makakakita ka rin nang iba't ibang klase nang tulips.Spring 2007. I had the chance of visiting Kyoto Botanical Garden. There, you could see different kinds of plants, especially the Cherry Blossoms. There are also http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/rptD3yct_V4/litratong-pinoy-lila-violet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))13http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/01/litratong-pinoy-lila-violet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6152354960040479088Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:10:00 +00002009-01-25T01:44:52.667+09:00TraditionsSa Pinas, ang kahel na prutas na ito ay nilalagay sa hapag kainan kasama ang iba pang prutas sa pagpasok nang bagong taon. Sa Japan, ito ay pinapalamutian at sinasabit sa may pintuan o sa labas nang bahay:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/afVJPHth6mE/litratong-pinoy-kahel-orange.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))10http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/01/litratong-pinoy-kahel-orange.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-5512142080986010122Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:01:00 +00002009-01-22T03:05:05.521+09:00UpdatesSo sad. This is one neglected blog. I had not realized that the last update was on September 20, 2008! I thought that I could maintain this together with my other blog, Bisdak Babbles.Anyway, gotta lighten up the mood here. I'll be joining the Litratong Pinoy. I will do my best (keeping my fingers crossed) to post an entry here every Thursday.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/Hf-ZvjGUEDs/neglected.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))1http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2009/01/neglected.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-5732757602657916674Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:01:00 +00002008-09-20T00:01:01.767+09:00Kyoto Taken at Gion in Kyoto. If you want to catch a glimpse of geishas, then you should drop by Gion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/cRUIvlS6ei0/photo-hunt-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))11http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/09/photo-hunt-road.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-4855050549445335881Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:39:00 +00002008-07-23T02:22:06.722+09:00Osaka CityThe Osaka Immigration Bureau was transferred to a new location last year. It's now a little bit far from Umeda/Osaka station.How to get there from Shin-Osaka/Osaka/Umeda station?(1) Take the subway Midosuji Line to Honmachi station.(2) Then at the Honmachi station, transfer to the Chuo Line subway.Note: You don't have to go out of the Midosuji Line station. Just follow the signs to Chuo Line.(3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/ZLpJs1_sJQQ/immigration-bureau.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))0http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/07/immigration-bureau.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-2476592707046637937Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:33:00 +00002008-07-16T14:35:17.860+09:00KyotoGion Festival in Kyoto, JapanCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/84a4px3SCQI/wordless-wednesday-15-festivals-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))5http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/07/wordless-wednesday-15-festivals-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6360000298457434417Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:37:00 +00002008-07-14T02:44:02.415+09:00RestaurantsOsaka CityTaken near Juso Hankyu stationThere are lots of restaurants under this overpass. I just took this one because of those paper lanterns - one of the reasons why I love Japanese restaurants!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/weEN9aArTSU/weekend-snapshot-5-under-overpass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))1http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/07/weekend-snapshot-5-under-overpass.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-8260479164320089741Wed, 14 May 2008 06:20:00 +00002008-05-14T15:22:39.511+09:00KyotoTemplesKyoto, JapanCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/GMnZzxTkUlI/wordless-wednesday-14-ginkakuji-silver.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))6http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-14-ginkakuji-silver.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-1960658318379252414Tue, 13 May 2008 08:55:00 +00002008-05-13T18:13:34.331+09:00ReviewsDo you want to make money with your blog? Why not sign up for Bloggerwave?I registered this blog and got approved in a few days. Even as a newbie, I easily got some paid post opportunities.The Bloggerwave dashboard is so user-friendly. As soon as you log in, you can immediately see the jobs that are available, take that job, and then start posting! The good thing is, you don't have to submit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/gn3aHpXr2P4/bloggerwave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))0http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/05/bloggerwave.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-8988190154700310833Fri, 09 May 2008 08:05:00 +00002008-05-13T17:47:47.490+09:00Osaka - OutskirtsSpringSpring is obviously strawberry season, and if you want to taste the reddest, the juiciest and the sweetest strawberries, eat them straight from the plant itself! Good thing a friend's hubby was kind enough to drive us to the Kishiwada Farm. I didn't notice any bus stop nor a train station near the farm so it would be best to go there by car equipped with a GPS Navigator.In Kishiwada farm, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/K6aOvzHba4o/strawberry-picking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))1http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/05/strawberry-picking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6594068157015533786Tue, 06 May 2008 17:41:00 +00002008-05-07T03:05:39.919+09:00Osaka - OutskirtsSpringCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/EDbYn3wuwZc/wordless-wednesday-13-kishiwada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))4http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-13-kishiwada.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-1547922122429816106Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:23:00 +00002008-04-23T15:29:43.087+09:00KyotoSpringSakuraCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQHanami (花見）- literal translation means flower watching. The Japanese love to do hanami when the Sakura trees are blooming. They just gather under Cherry blossom trees, then eat, sing, talk, and relax. This photo was taken at the Kyoto Botanical Garden. I think it's one of the best places for Hanami. As a botanical garden, you could enjoy the beauty hundredshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/aKk0TI-nxSQ/wordless-wednesday-12-hanami.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))16http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/wordless-wednesday-12-hanami.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-3446028921171818785Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:56:00 +00002008-04-21T15:13:29.963+09:00SpringSakuraOsaka CityOsaka Mint is open for Sakura viewing for only a week each year. For this year, the place is open from April 16-22. So, it's not surprising that the place was crowded on the first day. I had some difficulties in taking Sakura photos.Here are some close-up photos of Sakura: How to get to Osaka Mint:From Osaka/Umeda, the fastest way is to take the Tanimachi line in Higashi Umeda subway stationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/0T-GrWZeafg/weekend-snapshot-4-sakura-viewing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))1http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/weekend-snapshot-4-sakura-viewing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-8035528895398736898Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:05:00 +00002008-04-14T13:13:38.131+09:00SpringSakuraOsaka CityLast weekend, the Sakura trees here in Osaka were in full bloom. But the heavy rains last Monday and Tuesday washed away most of the blossoms. Soon, none of those flowers will be left and I'd have to wait for a year to see them again.The Cherry blossoms may be gone but flowers like this are in bloom everywhere:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/zB2cZ_MR6uU/weekend-snapshot-4-after-rain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))2http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/weekend-snapshot-4-after-rain.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6601138511390660852Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:09:00 +00002008-04-09T13:22:21.567+09:00CafesOsaka CityStarbucks near Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka, JapanCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQPlease check out my other Wordless Wednesday entry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/tmfTVz4V8iY/wordless-wednesday-11-favorite-cafe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))3http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/wordless-wednesday-11-favorite-cafe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-4618360211937385713Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:35:00 +00002008-04-07T17:37:31.356+09:00Osaka CastleSpringSakurahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/u31P0Kd3WFI/weekend-snapshot-3-osaka-castle-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))2http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/weekend-snapshot-3-osaka-castle-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-207659897283548291Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:43:00 +00002008-04-05T19:49:35.001+09:00Train StationsOsaka CityThis clock can be found in Osaka Japan Railway Station, Osaka Japan. I often pass by this huge clock but I've only noticed the hourglass when I took this photo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/83bciiSy-GI/photohunt-glass.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))8http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/04/photohunt-glass.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-8196363307662573496Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-03-30T23:48:25.850+09:00Osaka CityI've always been fascinated by these stone benches near the Shin-Osaka station, in front of a Starbucks cafe. They're cool to look at but they're not comfortable to sit on. It's a bit gloomy because it's been raining for days.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/RLJUZbwjx90/weekend-snapshot-2-stone-benches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))6http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/03/weekend-snapshot-2-stone-benches.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6777057885305634111Sat, 29 Mar 2008 06:57:00 +00002008-03-29T16:08:11.557+09:00Osaka CityHigh-rise buildings in Osaka Business Park, just across Osaka Castle Park. They're not as tall as skyscrapers should be and you know the reason: earthquakes. It's more than OK for me. I'm scared of taking elevators to as high as 40 stories anyway.Please check out my other entry. Thanks!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/bi-xQ_aJd9E/photohunt-high.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))2http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/03/photohunt-high.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-828387878297805674.post-6903430043151230142Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:27:00 +00002008-03-25T23:33:37.775+09:00Osaka CastleSpringCheck out the Wordless Wednesday HQPlease check out my other Wordless Wednesday entry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ExploringKansai/~3/Zpaj6iUUIBM/wordless-wednesday-10-peach-orchard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (shiera (bisdakbabbles))1http://exploringkansai.blogspot.com/2008/03/wordless-wednesday-10-peach-orchard.html