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Staged 2 Sell NY goes to Japan!

BUDDHA TEMPLE IN KAMAKURA

Hello my fellow 'rainers'! I'm in Japan for 10 days and loving the country! I am staying in Tokyo which feels a lot like Manhattan to me....well except for the language barrier!

I am learning a lot about Japanese design while here and will be filling you in on what I learn. The Japanese are a very respectful and peace-filled society. Tokyo has more than 12 million inhabitants and yet the city is immaculate! There is hardly a trash can to be found in this city because disposing of trash is a major problem. You would think that the lack of trash cans would work against a city of this size and population, but the Japanese take it in their stride and simply take their trash with them until they can find a proper way to dispose of it. There is no eating on the streets either and people talk in low tones, so the only noise that you hear is normal urban and traffic noises.

Today we traveled by train to the 'countryside' in order to visit some well-known temples. The temple that you see in the photo above is actually one that is made in the image of Buddha and you can go inside of it. I was warned that it can get a bit claustrophobic in there, so I just enjoyed the scenery from the outside!

Here are some other photos from today's visit to the various temples and small villages that we walked through en route to each (by the way, when have you ever seen a train station with planters placed between the rails?!):

Posted by Val Allocco, HSE; ASHSR - Home Staging in New York and all of Long Island on 09/01/2007 09:47 AM

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17 Comments on Staged 2 Sell NY goes to Japan!

HI, VAL- you're missed back here! Great photos- ten words.

09/01/2007 09:49 AM

by Options Realty

WOW - Wish I was there, too. Enjoy! Enjoy! (enough for all of us!) - Calie

09/01/2007 09:53 AM

by Calie Waterhouse - Chandler AZ Homes (John Hall & Assoc)

Thanks Laurie and good job with the response! (now see I could only get eight words!) Stay tuned for my next post on the 'squat pot'!

VAL

09/01/2007 09:55 AM

by Val Allocco, HSE; ASHSR - Home Staging in New York and all of Long Island (Staged 2 Sell NY Home Staging)

If I split 'em up, no comment points! Nine.

09/01/2007 09:58 AM

by Options Realty

Val, I have missed you! Glad to see you back in the RAIN! We must TALK SOOOOOOOONNNN!!!!!!!!!!

09/01/2007 10:09 AM

by Marci Toliver, Anderson, SC/ Spartanburg/Greenville SC/ Home Staging (Fresh Eye Designs)

Calie,

It is truly amazing here! If you ever get an opportunity to travel to Japan, definitely 'go for it'!

Laurie,

You are too funny! I am going to try and catch up with some blogging tonight,,,,I think that I might have one more in me before I crash tonight (it's now 12:30 am here - it's Sunday!)

Marci,

I've missed you too! We'll talk when I get back...when are you coming up to NY?

VAL

09/01/2007 10:31 AM

by Val Allocco, HSE; ASHSR - Home Staging in New York and all of Long Island (Staged 2 Sell NY Home Staging)

Val, Oh, I wish I was there! I would have never missed the Buddha Temple and the other sites are amazing as well! I'm glad you're having a wonderful time, it is so great to get away on an incredible vacation! Have fun!!

09/01/2007 10:45 AM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)

Carole,

It's now after 2 in the am here and I am tired and heading to bed....I got about half way through my 3rd blog of the day, but it's about my 'staging disaster' on Tuesday and it's a long tale, so I'll finish it tomorrow morning.

I thought about you so many times today while I was visiting the Temples because I know that you, above all others, would be in your glory here! You would love Japan! It's so 'zen'!!!

Talk to you soon! Hope all is well!

VAL

09/01/2007 12:09 PM

by Val Allocco, HSE; ASHSR - Home Staging in New York and all of Long Island (Staged 2 Sell NY Home Staging)

Hi Val - Thanks for sharing the pictures. Who would ever think to stage the railroad tracks. Maybe you can do that for the LIRR!

09/01/2007 02:53 PM

by Janice Sutton - Temecula Murrieta Home Stager - Home Staging (1st Stage Property Transformations )

Val, Glad you're enjoying your trip to this fascinating country. I can't wait to hear about your exposure to/impressions of Japanese design. They truly understand the concept of 'less is more'!! Take care and continuing having fun!

Nancy

09/01/2007 03:03 PM

by Nancy Maurer Whitehall Interiors& Home Staging (Whitehall Interiors & Home Staging LLC)

Val - wow the pictures are beautiful. Glad you had a great time, nice to have you back.

09/01/2007 04:23 PM

by Maureen Henry - Rockland Home Staging (www.rocklandhomestaging.com)

Val, I read thru your "I need help inserting pictures!" blog, and here you are, inserting beautiful pictures while in Japan! Beautiful photos, thanks for letting us see Tokyo.

09/04/2007 01:14 PM

by Sue Argue - NH Home Stager (Staged First Impressions)

Val, Have a blast for all of us. Have a wonderful time for yourself. Then get back over here. We miss you!

09/04/2007 02:11 PM

by Yvonne Root Northern Arizona Home Stager (rooms b.y. root)

HOW BEAUTIFUL. What greenery is out there. Gorgeous. I think that if you close your eyes in Manhattan you too might be confused by the language barriers, hee, hee. Have a blessed time, enjoy every mintue.

Phyllis pafumi

09/05/2007 09:20 PM

by Phyllis Pafumi-ReStyled to Sell Staging Homes NJ (ReStyled to Sell Home Staging New Jersey)

Val, thank you for sharing your pictures and thoughts about your trip. I've never been to Japan, but you certainly make it look inviting. Looking forward to more posts. Loved the planters between the railroad tracks. Betty

09/05/2007 09:42 PM

by Betty Haney (Haney Consulting)

Val - Lovely shots. I especially liked the one with the water and the very green grass.

09/17/2007 10:20 PM

by Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY (Keller Williams Realty)

Val, I just now discovered this post. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures.

01/14/2008 11:45 PM

by Griselda Tealdo-Perez, REALTOR®, e-Pro, GRI, TRC (Coldwell Banker Real Estate)

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