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      <image:caption>Another cool thing in the Shibuya area is a statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog of Shibuya. In the 1920s, the Akita dog would go to Shibuya Station to wait for his owner to arrive back from his daily commute. One day, the owner, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, didn’t return, as he had suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage. The professor’s former gardener cared for the dog after his death, but Hachiko went back to the same spot every day to wait for his owner to return, for the next nine years. That is a very loyal dog.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - I wanted to be there when the cherry blossoms bloomed, but figured that the dates I picked would likely not make that something that would happen. Fortunately, though, there were a few blooming in the greater Tokyo area, so I did get to see some. This picture was taken near the Tokyo Sky Tree, but there were several throughout. Ueno Park is where the festival usually takes place, and there was plenty of preparation for the upcoming events in the two weeks after my visit.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This particular temple had several smaller buildings you could look/go into to worship. The craftsmanship with these items was remarkable, and I wish I could have taken pictures of all of them.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - If you’re familiar with Japan, you are likely aware of what is known as the Shibuya Scramble. If not, let me tell you, it’s wild. Think about an intersection where you have three lanes going in each direction, all crossing each other at that particular intersection. Now, add in pedestrians who need to get from one point to another, whether it’s crossing one set of lanes, or all of them. Think you’ve got it? Well, you might be just about there. Most of the intersections in the area are scramble crossings, so if you’re not sure you want to try to use this one, you can start out on the smaller ones.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - Higashi Hongan-Ji</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is a temple I went to on my own. When we were in the area earlier, we were walking along the sidewalk on the other side, and I happened to see a cemetery and wanted to come back and get pictures and video for a friend. When I went there, though, it was the start of the school year, and there were many children around, so I was cautious as to what I took photos of.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - Meiji Jingu Shrine</image:title>
      <image:caption>This shrine was built in honor and dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. We went there in the early morning hours, shortly after sunrise, and it was a peaceful place. We did see a few worshippers who were there to pay their respects, but it was mostly empty. That could have also been because of the rain we experienced that day, too.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - Daibutsu in Kamakura - Also known as the Great Buddha</image:title>
      <image:caption>We have a picture of my husband in front of this statue when he was stationed in Japan before we met, one of myself (now), and one from when my son was here for his study abroad in 2019, as well as this year when we stopped in to check it out. As we walked to this statue from the train station, we stopped in at a shop that had jams for sale. I bought 4 jars, including one that is yuzu flavored. Yuzu is similar to lemon, and it is absolutely delicious.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In March, I went to Japan to see my son, who moved there at the end of July 2023. We do video calls all the time, but nothing can compare to getting to actually hug him in person. He’s not really a social media person, so the pictures I share of him usually have his face obscured, including the one I’m sharing here. He caught some kind of cold on the Shinkansen (bullet train) from where he lives to Tokyo where I was meeting him, so he was wearing a mask most of the time. We affectionately call him “The Boy” when referring to him online.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Japan has a pretty healthy respect for the human body, and all the things that our bodies are used for, including sex. I’ve censored this picture I took, just in case someone might be sensitive to a naked man, but wanted to show how unbothered most of the people in Japan are with the human body.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Writer's Life - I went to Japan! - Shitaya Shrine</image:title>
      <image:caption>I stumbled upon this shrine when I was coming back from the Imperial Palace. The Torri gate made it clear there was a shrine nearby. The Torii gates are a symbol used at the entrance of most Shinto shrines. One of the things I learned is that you always go through a gate like this near the edges. The center section is meant to be used by the gods. It was a fun thing to come across as I walked back to the train station.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This temple was in the Asakusa region of Japan. Most of the places we went were not in the downtown area, and this was definitely one of them. We had to take a train quite a ways to get here, but there was a small market set up behind it where I found some souvenirs to bring home with me, including my coin purse, which was something I didn’t know I’d need.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In that same vein, this is just one of MANY sex shops in and around the greater Tokyo area. This one is in Shibuya, but they were all around. There is a seven story one in Akihabara, and even the Don Quijote stores have sections that sell anything you might need for a fun night staying in. There were bookstores that had the average manga on the first floor, but go up the stairs, and you’ll find books of another kind, as well as videos. My son, of course, discouraged me from going into any of those areas.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>These trees were called the Meoto Kuso or Husband and Wife, and are trees that have become a symbol of happy marriage and harmonious life within a family. They were planted in 1920 when Meiji Jingu was enshrined. I took a picture of the description so I’d remember, because I saw so many things, I knew I would likely forget several of them if I didn’t have a picture to remind me.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Not everyone gets a second chance. Not everyone is looking for one. Jonathan Bridge is more than a professional baseball player. He's a single dad, a widower, and a very cautious dater. He may never get over the love of his life and the rabid fans just looking for a rich husband certainly don't help. But Lucy is far from average. Lucy Fallon isn't looking for a Sugar Daddy. She's not looking for anything. Lucy just loves baseball. Growing up watching and attending every game she could, it wasn't unusual for Lucy to tour the stadium... but meeting Jonathan was completely unexpected. Can Jonathan and Lucy handle more complications? Are there questions that need answers they may not like? Their connection is undeniable but will it be a home run in the extra innings... or will they ultimately strike out? Fans of J. Sterling and Lisa Suzanne will devour this single dad sports romance. Scroll up and one click to start reading Extra Innings today!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sharing is caring, but getting her to agree takes work. Veteran outfielder Spencer Adams kept his personal and professional lives separate. He had a penchant for depravity, but never thought he’d find someone to share that with. Ariana Carington grew up as one of the boys, until she started to fill out in all the wrong places. Suddenly, instead of just hanging with the guys, she had to start fending them off. Billy Swift was a wild child, born into a family of secrets. He found his outlet on the baseball diamond, and worked hard to escape through professional sports. He goes home every now and then, but it's always on his terms. A chance meeting puts Ari on a path of discovery, and into the arms of two very capable men who promise to show her everything she never knew she wanted.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A person’s age isn’t always the best way to determine whether they have experience. At 44, Heather Quinn has never left her tiny hometown of Harrisburg, Illinois. When her adventurous, reality show-starring, travel buff of a best friend and pseudo sister dies unexpectedly, she leaves her with enough money to change everything. But it comes with strings attached: Travel to someplace new. Taking the plunge, she heads to Seattle. Noah Hammel was born to play baseball, and was drafted by his hometown team, the Seattle Cascades, right out of high school. He has his own routine, which includes going to his mom’s best friend’s restaurant on a Thursday before the game, sitting at the same table, and ordering the same meal. Except this time, the table is occupied by a beautiful woman. He asks to sit with her, and invites her to the game. Sitting at the wrong table might turn out to be the best shake up either of them could have hoped for.</image:caption>
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