{"id":3600,"date":"2001-01-29T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2001-01-29T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sch1auh0s7.site.nfoservers.com\/wp_lew1slau\/?p=3600"},"modified":"2022-04-25T16:54:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T16:54:19","slug":"3600","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewislau.com\/index.php\/2001\/01\/29\/3600\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyoto, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Towards the end of January I had the chance to visit Japan with my brother Philip. It was a holiday simply to get away from all the worries in the past few months, as well as a chance to see each other after two years apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The passing of our mother made me want to weave a better web amongst us brothers, Philip, Kevin, and I, simply because the original bond, my mother, isn\u2019t here anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am sure mom would want us to stick together, through good and bad times as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this trip, Philip and I travelled through Kyoto, Osaka, Shusenji (in Izu), and Tokyo. These are the pictures that describe our fun times during this two-week trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3604\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3604\"\/><figcaption>Kiyomizu-dera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image068.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3601\"\/><figcaption>All jokes aside (no one complained about the temple at any point &#8211; it&#8217;s all just my own rant) &#8211; the structure itself was a work of beauty &#8211; Hiro tells me that they did not use ONE nail for this entire temple built on a mountain &#8211; wow &#8211; now\u00a0<em>that<\/em>\u00a0is what you call architectural wonder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3602\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image069.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3602\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3606\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image071.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3606\"\/><figcaption>This temple is also famous for relationships. Here we have the matchmaking god with his bunny (don&#8217;t ask me why he chose a bunny over any other animal&#8230;)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3603\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image073.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3603\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3605\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image074.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3605\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3607\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image076.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3607\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3608\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image077.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3608\"\/><figcaption>Another view of this amazing structure built entirely on the LEGO concept<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3609\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image078.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3609\"\/><figcaption>First picture of me and Philip in two years<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3610\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image081.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3610\"\/><figcaption>Everyone playing the Japanese tourist game (taking pictures)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3611\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image083.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3611\"\/><figcaption>as Hiro stares at someone&#8217;s behind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3612\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image086.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3612\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3617\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3617\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3615\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image090.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3615\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3616\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image092.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3616\"\/><figcaption>This is where the name Clear-Water came from. People stop here from hundreds of miles away just to drink this water to &#8220;purify&#8221; themselves&#8230;<br><br>JUST TAKE A SHOWER&#8230; that&#8217;s what I&#8217;d say.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3618\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image097.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3618\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3619\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3619\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3620\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image102.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3620\"\/><figcaption>Walking away from the temple, we discovered this store making awesome-tasting pastries&#8230; all made by this special dessert-making machine.<br><br>Can I find this on ebay&#8230;?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3622\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image104.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3622\"\/><figcaption>Hironori Kanasaki, looking for true love. Until then, he has Aglippa, his dog, to keep him company. Interested in meeting Aglippa? Feel free to email him<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3621\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3621\"\/><figcaption>For some reason the interior of this store intrigued me &#8211; I always liked wooden interior with high ceilings&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3624\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image108.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3624\"\/><figcaption><br>Perfect example for how narrow the streets are in Japan &#8211; this is actually a TWO LANE street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3623\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3623\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3625\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image112.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3625\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally stopped for lunch &#8211; walked into a small store around the temple and trying to figure out the menu&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3626\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image115.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3626\"\/><figcaption>This restaurant serves Okonomi-yaki, or Japanese-style pancakes, cooked and warmed on our hot-plate table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3630\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image117.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3630\"\/><figcaption>Ingredients include flour, noodles, egg, vegetables, and various seafood. While we were eating, another friend who I met in Minnesota joined us&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3629\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image119.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3629\"\/><figcaption>Chieko Masuda, who works at Northwest Airlines and occasionally swings by Minneapolis &#8211; Nice to see you again Chieko!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3628\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3628\"\/><figcaption>Chilly Kyoto&#8230; I guess Philip forgot those days when he visited me in Minneapolis two years ago, hehe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3627\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image121.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3627\"\/><figcaption>Another temple with a huge statue of Kanon-Sama, the Goddess of Compassion.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3631\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image122.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3631\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3632\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3632\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3634\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image127.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3634\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"3633\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image128.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3633\"\/><figcaption>Hiro, Chieko and Philip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image131.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3635\"\/><figcaption>Toured another temple before heading back to the hotel &#8211; this one is called Yasaka Shrine \u516b\u5742\u795e\u793e, worshipping the gods of performance arts&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image132.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3639\"\/><figcaption>Notice something strange about this picture? The evidence of the evil infiltration of Western Civilization&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Towards the end of January I had the chance to visit Japan with my brother Philip. It was a holiday simply to get away from all the worries in the past few months, as well as a chance to see each other after two years apart. 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