tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post6169559293231669542..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Akita - text fixed.Jenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-80463607417584502652016-12-14T09:14:02.015+00:002016-12-14T09:14:02.015+00:00Hello, again, Jenny! It was really a good idea to ...Hello, again, Jenny! It was really a good idea to visit Akita first in your long travelling Japan as colored leaves come from higher altitude and latitude. This post shows how fantastic Akita was. As a Japanese I can easily imagine a narrow winding, zigzag road with cliff at one side in the mountainous countryside. I like open-air bath when it is attached to the room of the inn, but public open-air bath is no-no to me even I find security. The dog is cute. I like his free and comfortable life style and uniqueness. <br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-53463546726628607762016-12-12T04:33:06.505+00:002016-12-12T04:33:06.505+00:00All the pictures I've ever seen of Japan are s...All the pictures I've ever seen of Japan are so beautiful, and these are no exception. I'd love to visit one day. <br /><br />That dog looks so soft and fluffy.sprinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081967372702276914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75425369406073891852016-12-10T12:45:53.918+00:002016-12-10T12:45:53.918+00:00Interesting story, Jenny, I've not learn much...Interesting story, Jenny, I've not learn much about Japanese traditions and was surprised especially the bathing in pools. The autumnal leaves are very pretty and I recollected our autumn, looking at the snow outside. The breed Akita is popular here and our neighbors have one dog with a little puppy. Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-68619001149131607722016-12-10T05:25:20.559+00:002016-12-10T05:25:20.559+00:00Beautiful pictures of a beautiful area. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful area. Scriptor Senexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-2685060613650535692016-12-10T05:21:41.983+00:002016-12-10T05:21:41.983+00:00Very pretty. I love rural places with old building...Very pretty. I love rural places with old buildings. The spectacular fall foliage is a pleasing bonus! By the way, where you say to connect with The Chubby Chatterbox does not seem to provide a link.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-3581341425488611652016-12-09T21:43:29.067+00:002016-12-09T21:43:29.067+00:00Oh my gosh. I love those pictures. And that the pl...Oh my gosh. I love those pictures. And that the place spoke to you. That's how I feel about certain places as well. Very cool. The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-76335213054944356612016-12-09T19:21:54.175+00:002016-12-09T19:21:54.175+00:00You did well to capture the colours! Looks a love...You did well to capture the colours! Looks a lovely place to wander around. Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62661453985633532412016-12-09T00:03:48.099+00:002016-12-09T00:03:48.099+00:00Jenny, this is so beautiful. And you picked the be...Jenny, this is so beautiful. And you picked the best time of year to be there. The color is magnificent. I can see why this place captured your heart.<br /><br />Your experience at the onsen reminded me of visiting on somewhere in the Shiga prefecture. One thing I noticed (given that none of the women were in clothes) was the amount of keloids, apparently visual reminders of the atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Talk about being the outsider! I don't think anyone spoke a word of English and I was definitely the minority! And that's a very good experience to have.<br /><br />Seeing the Akita dog reminded me of some old US trivia that may or may not mean anything to you. Years ago when OJ Simpson's wife and friend were murdered, there was great mention made of her dog -- an Akita. (I can hear you saying, "Who's he?!" Ouch. Age and distance!)<br /><br />A wonderful post. I loved each and every photo.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-46960008180248507512016-12-08T17:08:47.995+00:002016-12-08T17:08:47.995+00:00What a good article. You certainly have a flair f...What a good article. You certainly have a flair for description and observation.<br />I agree with one of your commenteers, Becca, it does remind me strangely of Scotland, and funnily enough, some parts of New Zealand. <br />I also have to agree with another comment: Naked in Public? Never.Twisted Scottish Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825025524038296192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-10648715781381227562016-12-08T15:37:47.623+00:002016-12-08T15:37:47.623+00:00Fantastic sights. Those autumn colours are to die ...Fantastic sights. Those autumn colours are to die for. :-) Thanks.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-17782701242383468892016-12-07T15:58:45.403+00:002016-12-07T15:58:45.403+00:00It looks wonderful. You have to be bold to photogr...It looks wonderful. You have to be bold to photogrpah people in the nude, that’s for sure. We have nudIst beaches and villages here and it’s very difficult to not look as though the people are the subjects when all you want is the view!Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-37696346646201157152016-12-07T13:26:33.376+00:002016-12-07T13:26:33.376+00:00What an amazing place it must have been to visit. ...What an amazing place it must have been to visit. I have enjoyed outdoor natural pools here in No CA and can only imagine the experience in Japan. Enjoyed the scenery and understand about privacy of others.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-69116217597340516932016-12-07T12:29:17.498+00:002016-12-07T12:29:17.498+00:00Wonderful autumnal colours and scenery - welcome t...Wonderful autumnal colours and scenery - welcome to look at right now, while a dense fog makes it feel as if I am sitting in a building wrapped in cotton wool.<br />In my favourite computer game, the people (Sims) can have pets, dogs and cats. One of the dog breeds available to them is the Akita - now I know where they come from!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-53953770501427321062016-12-07T12:13:55.539+00:002016-12-07T12:13:55.539+00:00I am sorry about the colour scheme, Valerie. I hav...I am sorry about the colour scheme, Valerie. I have such problems with Blogger and it won't allow me to alter the colours on my page. I am just grateful it has come out readable at all! When I first posted, it came out yellow on white which was impossible.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-30259990135885007832016-12-07T10:01:51.327+00:002016-12-07T10:01:51.327+00:00Akita looks stunning, Jenny. And, having read you...Akita looks stunning, Jenny. And, having read your account, I can quite understand how it might have spoken to you. Something timeless about it. Look forward to hearing about the Namahage!Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-18935321503243340542016-12-07T09:58:57.190+00:002016-12-07T09:58:57.190+00:00I enjoyed looking at your pictures, especially the...I enjoyed looking at your pictures, especially the dog! I had trouble reading the yellow text though, Everything blurred because of the colour scheme which obviously didn't suit my eyes. I just hope it clears up soon.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-34303351244938721202016-12-07T09:05:58.871+00:002016-12-07T09:05:58.871+00:00You have seen some really lovely and unusual parts...You have seen some really lovely and unusual parts of Japan, Jenny. The Autumn leaves are just gorgeous, touched with sunlight. The olde world pools would be an interesting and relaxing experience in those surroundings, but of course, one would not wish for intrusive photographers...Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-78717460931486709602016-12-07T07:09:32.311+00:002016-12-07T07:09:32.311+00:00Thanks for teaching me more about Japan...the colo...Thanks for teaching me more about Japan...the colors and scenery are compelling. A friend had an Akita that saved her life. They are very loyal to their owners.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75328131202536961382016-12-07T06:10:03.402+00:002016-12-07T06:10:03.402+00:00Beautiful...and it's easy to see why you would...Beautiful...and it's easy to see why you would want to visit the area.<br /><br />I think visiting areas away from the cities and normal touristy spots is really worthy. That's when you see the "real" parts of a country.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-50377922301082854172016-12-07T01:13:13.890+00:002016-12-07T01:13:13.890+00:00It looks like a perfect place for a relaxing vacat...It looks like a perfect place for a relaxing vacation - ideal to recuperate from the daily stresses of life!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-81585958314168577472016-12-07T00:21:43.218+00:002016-12-07T00:21:43.218+00:00This is exactly where I would most want to visit i...This is exactly where I would most want to visit in Japan. Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-13267490236956657852016-12-06T21:55:35.154+00:002016-12-06T21:55:35.154+00:00The colours of those leaves are stunning. It actua...The colours of those leaves are stunning. It actually reminds me, strangely, of Scotland. I love the idea of the bathing pools but I'd never be able to go in without a swimming costume. Would love to walk the trails though.Becca McCallumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339982441409936532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-37764454576281225992016-12-06T20:36:54.147+00:002016-12-06T20:36:54.147+00:00Thank you for showing a Japan I never knew existed...Thank you for showing a Japan I never knew existed. Its beautiful there. Did you call to the dog in Japanese? <br />Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-20430042786057907252016-12-06T20:03:11.915+00:002016-12-06T20:03:11.915+00:00The colours of the autumn leaves in your pics are ...The colours of the autumn leaves in your pics are amazing. The autumn leaves in Northern Ireland have been wonderful too. You were right not to take photos of people without their permission. They might have been quite annoyed. Tourists can be rather insensitive about other people's privacy. I love the Akita dog. It looks very contented sprawled on the tiles!nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-66130186157924402602016-12-06T19:54:30.870+00:002016-12-06T19:54:30.870+00:00Now that is my kind of vacation! I liked to visit...Now that is my kind of vacation! I liked to visit quiet places with not so many tourists...or used to when I could travel...even if I never went outside of the United States and Canada. ;) So lovely!!! Akitas have such thick fur! Very loyal watchdogs. (Used to work in pet shops.) Great post.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.com