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Adventures of a London Kiwi

A London Food and Travel blog full of unique experiences.

Mount Fuji, Japan | Pinch Me Moments of Travel

March 6, 2014

A cool wind whistled over the peak of Mount Fuji. Sunlight glinted the surface of Lake Hakone on one side and dappled the surface of the Pacific Ocean beyond the grey stone building nestled at the peak of the (terrifying) cable car wires.

Mount Fuji Travel Pinch Me Moments

In front of us cloaked in Winter splendour was Mount Fuji. Her peak mostly bare of clouds we took several long moments to simply breathe in the auspicious and rare sight.

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Filed in: Asia, Japan, Travel • by londonkiwiemma •

Exploring Nara, Japan

January 23, 2014

Spending time recently reflecting on trips to the British Museum with it’s Japanese Gallery, the beautiful Netsuke and the glorious art of tea drinking, has me homesick for Japan and in particular our memories of Nara.

What to do in Nara Japan
It is a lovely historical oasis. Serenity, respect and beauty are the words that come to mind. Nara is the capital of Japan’s Nara Prefecture, in south-central Honshu. The city has significant temples and artwork dating to the 8th century, when it was Japan’s capital.

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Filed in: City Breaks, Japan, Travel • by londonkiwiemma •

What to do in Hiroshima Japan

October 3, 2013

When we were in Japan, tripping around Tokyo & Kyoto with a week-long Shinkansen pass we couldn’t waste the opportunity to visit the small but infamous Japanese town of Hiroshima. Read on for what to do in Hiroshima.
What to do in Hiroshima
Read here to discover the sad story of Sadako and her thousand Cranes.

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Filed in: Japan, Travel • by londonkiwiemma •

Kyoto Japan | Karaoke, History and Friendship

July 25, 2013

Visiting Japan has always been a dream trip for us – especially as Mr Kiwi’s best friend lives in Kyoto with his family.

What to do in Kyoto Japan

We were SO excited to book a trip there, getting to see just how much their kids have grown up.

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Filed in: Asia, Japan, Travel • by londonkiwiemma •

Kia ora, I’m Emma

Welcome to my personal food and travel blog where I share my escapades as a long term New Zealand expat living in London. I adore genuine experiences which are rich with history, and love life with a cheeky smile and a dash of luxury. Learn more about me here…

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