Friends, as you read this I am likely somewhere over the ocean, heading for Japan:
As in years past (2018-2020, 2024 and 2025) I will be in Japan for our annual International Seminar, about 1.5 weeks of training with the Headmaster of our style.
As usual, I am quite looking forward to the experience (and, as it turns out, this is how I seem to spend at least 50% of my annual vacation allocation). It is good to see everyone, and nothing beats training directly in the presence of one's headmaster and with some of the most advanced students of the school.
Equally exciting for me is that, for the first time in a while, I actually get a day that is truly a vacation day that I can go see something.
(Asakusa Temple)
(Tokyo at Dawn)
(Yasukuni Shrine)
(Soba!)
(Oishi Kuranosuke, Leader of the 47 Ronin - Sengakuji)
(Graves of the 47 Ronin - Sengakuji)
As in years past, I have pre-programmed a series of posts in my absence - and, as in years past, I beg your understanding if responses are delayed.
I am excited. This has become one of the highlights of my year.
Safe travels TB and have some fun also. Looking forward to your replays of this adventure.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nylon12! An early morning rise to our first leg of the trip, a short flight to the larger departure airport.
DeleteSounds like an excellent way to spend your vacation! I'm already looking forward to your reports about your trip.
ReplyDeleteMe too Leigh! Hoping to have an eventful time in all the right ways!
DeleteI have flown through Japan's airports a number of times but have never set foot outside the doors. It is my wish to do that at some point while I'm on this side of the horizon. Until then, I will eagerly live vicariously through your posts again.
ReplyDeleteEd, I sincerely hope you get the opportunity to go someday. Until then, I am glad to sacrifice on your behalf.
DeleteI love it already, your pictures are postcards. Bon voyage.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anon! I shall endeavour to take more post card worthy pictures.
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