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Arti July 01, 2012
There was a time (almost 3 months back, when the Expedia results weren’t out), when a question to name your favorite travel destination was put forth in the IndiBlogger Expedia forum and there seemed to exist some sort of a craze for the destination - Japan...

Expedia Japan craze
 A cut-paste from the forum

Then I dint understand why? But today, I do...

Beautiful... Japan

...Very simply put, it’s beautiful.

There was a time, when a place like Japan existed only in my dreams and I saw it through the blogs of my Japanese blogger friends...

My dream - Japan
An excerpt from the post -
'Celebrating 2 years of Togetherness...' - published 29th November 2011.

And today, Japan for me is a reality...

Me with my Japanese Blogger friends

...and I’ve managed to see it ‘WITH’ my wonderful Japanese blogger friends.

There was a time, when I was all nervous about my first international trip and all I looked for was a soothing word, a simple wish for strength and support...

Wish me luck for Japan
Sharing joys and asking for your blessings..
An excerpt from the post - 'My Yatra Diary Goes International' - published 31st May 2012.

And today, I feel so lucky and fortunate to have got so many...... and now that I'm back, all I have got is a special...

THANK YOU!

Thank You, friends for all your good luck wishes and heartfelt blessings... I am back from Japan and the trip was amazingly fantastic, I was truly overwhelmed by seeing all your warm wishes and that actually divided my nervousness to a great extent. When the gratitude is deeper, it becomes all the more difficult to express it in sentiments and even more, if words don’t flow naturally for you and that is exactly what is happening with me right now...

I am highly grateful to all of you for your love, affection, encouragements and motivations and thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart. I feel really blessed and secure to be amongst you in this blogosphere. My sincere heartfelt Thanks to YOU! :)
 
Get Ready to travel! 

I trust you and your blogs to be doing great! Seems like such a long time since I penned down something here. I have been badly missing writing my own entries as much as reading yours... My already rusted writing is getting a bit more rustier with each passing day and I realize that before it vanishes out completely, I need to do something about it.

So, while I try to get my pen rolling on my blog as well as yours, what you can do is pack your bags and get ready, because we will be embarking on our virtual Japan yatra very soon! See you there!
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Posted by Arti

Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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62 Comments

  1. My Unfinished LifeJuly 1, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Am so glad u had a wonderful trip...and im eager to read about your japan travel tales!1

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  2. Santosh BsJuly 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    cool... eagerly awaiting Japan to unfold for us :) and for the goodies too :P

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  3. Rakesh KumarJuly 1, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    It's really great to read the post of Japan returned Arti, now a celebrity.

    Heartily congratulations.
    Very much eager to go with you on
    a virtual Japan Yatra.

    Find some time to visit
    my blog.I too wrote the post
    after two months being on US
    tour.

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  4. Akshay Kumar GJuly 1, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Yay! Arti is back. Was eagerly waiting for you to comeback from your Japan Yatra and write about the same. Hope you had a fantastic trip. Waiting for your Japan Yatra posts. :)

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  5. Sylvia KJuly 2, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    What a wonderful trip and such terrific captures, Arti! I'm really happy for you! Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Sylvia

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  6. BarbJuly 2, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Arti, I' ve already heard that you had a fabulous visit from some of our mutual blogging friends who loved meeting you in Japan! Can't wait to see the photos. Welcome back!

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  7. chitraJuly 2, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Wow...Well done..shall wait for the virtual trip..

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  8. Rahul BhatiaJuly 2, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Arti, with your lovely blog it is great to know you conquered great heights and hope you continue to enlighten us with your travel stories:) Japan is a truly beautiful country and on my wish list of travel too:)

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  9. Samaresh BiswalJuly 2, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    wellcome back nice post . waiting for more pic & trip info from japan

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  10. RajeshJuly 2, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Looking forward to see more images from this trip.

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  11. magiceyeJuly 2, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Great to see you back!

    Now we look forward to your Japanese escapade!

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  12. AmitAagJuly 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Hey welcome back Arti...missed you all those days in anticipation of a lovely Japan through your lens and pen:) Will read the post again to enjoy fully and then post my comment...this is just a welcome note:)

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  13. C SureshJuly 2, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Waiting for that Arti! And your writing was always good and has not gone rusty:)

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  14. BGTJuly 2, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Totally ready for the virtual Japan trip Arti.. Lets bring it on :)

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  15. RenuJuly 2, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    waiting for that as I havent seen Japan ..

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  16. Anuradha ShankarJuly 2, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    welcome back, Arti!!! waiting to read all about Japan!!

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  17. Jayashree SrivatsanJuly 2, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Get Set Go! Welcome Bk :) Hope you had an awesome trip!

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  18. Vinesh BalanJuly 2, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Looking forward to more details on the trip!

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  19. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Welcome back, I too recently returned from a trip :)

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  20. RIZALENIOJuly 2, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Honestly, I cried after reading this entry. I'm so happy for you, Arti. I remember the first time I read your posts, I'm moved by your words. You're gifted to touch our lives through your own travel and writing. You deserve everything that's happening right now.

    I know you will go to many places. All the best for you, my dear friend.

    Speak with your heart always. You inspire us.

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  21. rainfield61July 2, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I can still feel your excitement.

    Your heart is beating fast.

    A wonderfull trip you must have.

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  22. PanchaliJuly 2, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Good to have you back, Arti. So, now I know where you were...:))
    Good to know that you had a whale of a time..
    Write some more about the place and people especially about the bloggers you met there!

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  23. Abhishek BhardwajJuly 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Japan is such a beautiful and peaceful country with amazing people.
    You must have had a great time.
    I am so waiting for your posts.
    Best Wishes :)

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  24. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Welcome back.:D I'm glad to hear that you like Japan.

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  25. Felicity Grace TerryJuly 2, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Glad your dream becoming a reality. Pleased to have you back with us though.

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  26. TeamgsquareJuly 2, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Wow , it will be really exciting to read about your experiences .

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  27. ArnieJuly 2, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Welcome back Arti, waiting eagerly for your Japan travel stories

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  28. BikramJuly 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I am on my marks , al lready waiting for the GO.. so lets get set gooooo :)

    congrats once again and ready to hear about your experiences ..
    Welcome back ..

    Bikram's

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  29. stardustJuly 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Hi, Arti! One month has passed since we parted and there is such a distance between you and me now, however, there is the fact that we shared the time that will last forever. I look forward to seeing Japan through your eyes. See you on Japan Yatra.

    Yoko

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  30. Saru SinghalJuly 2, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Welcome back and looking forward to the post!

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  31. SatyaJuly 2, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    glad to know you are back...eagerly looking forward to the japan yatra...

    Satya

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  32. Puru@ShadowsGaloreJuly 2, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Aww .. I was going to nudge you to start telling about your overseas trip to us, and here it is ! :-)

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  33. D.NambiarJuly 3, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Welcome back, Arti. I look forward to reading all about it.

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  34. AnuJuly 3, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Welcome back Arti. Glad to see that you had a great time. Will look forward for the amazing travelogues and pictures from you!

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  35. rupam sarmaJuly 3, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    @Arti Good morning. Welcome back. Great to read you post. Thanks a lot for photographs. Hope you soon post more from Japan Yatra.Take care.Have a nice day.

    Best Regards
    Rupam

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  36. AshwiniJuly 3, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Yes yes I'm ready to pack my bags!!! It feels so nice to read your post after a loooong time... welcome back :-)

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  37. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    So, we will have international merry-go-rounds with you. Great!!

    eagerly waiting to see the world on your blog. All the best for your international travelogue :)

    Cheers!!

    Indigenou

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  38. P.N. SubramanianJuly 3, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I too was out and could not realize that you are not there. Now we can benefit from your travel tales relating to the land of the rising Sun. Congrats.

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  39. Solo BackpackerJuly 3, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Welcome back Arti..Waiting for your Japan Yatra Diary.

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  40. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Nice post on your Japan trip!! Looking forward to reading more of your posts!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Oh - lucky you! Japan looks so lovely. It's on my wish list to visit.

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  42. cosmosJuly 3, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Arti,
    It's the best part of blogging; to see a blog friend in person! You and we Nara bloggers had a priceless time to share.
    Looking forward to seeing your trip report of Japan with other blog friends in the world.
    Take good care of yourself!
    Cosmos

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  43. snowwhiteJuly 3, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Arti,
    Our blogs brought you and us, Nara Bloggers. It was such a wonderful moment! The world is a huge as well as small.
    Through you, we recognized again how close India and Japan have been since ancient times.
    I cannot wait for your Japan Yatra!!!
    keiko

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  44. The Chair SpeaksJuly 4, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Looking eagerly forward to your Japan travel tales and pictures! :)

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  45. Murtaza Ali KhanJuly 4, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful post! Congratulations on achieving a great feat. I eagerly look forward to your Japanese escapades :-)

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  46. Ranita SinhaJuly 4, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Arti..i came to ur blog through Indiblogger..liked ur blog very much..and looking forward to view Japan through ur words..

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  47. Ghumakkar PunitJuly 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    M so late to this post....now waiting eagerly for the trip log :)

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  48. R Niranjan DasJuly 4, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Nice to know that you had a wonderful trip to Japan. Waitng for the detailed post.

    www.rajniranjandas.blogspot.com

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  49. A Homemaker's UtopiaJuly 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Welcome back Arti..:-)Glad to know you have a wonderful trip..:-)

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  50. SimranJuly 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Happy happy so happyyyyy to have my Arti Dear back :D
    Welcome Back!!!

    Glad you had a great fun trip!
    :)
    And why not..a dream came true! :)
    May all your wishes comes true my dear! Lots of Love ..take care:)

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  51. betchaiJuly 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    wow, glad for you, and good to see you back, excited as well to learn more of your japan trip.

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  52. T F CarthickJuly 5, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    Welcome back, Arti. Look forward to your posts on your Japanese adventures.

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  53. AnonymousJuly 5, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Welcome back, Arti! Good to see you on your blog again. Will wait to read about your adventures in Japan with bated breath.

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  54. sarahJuly 5, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Hi Arti,
    It's a short time we spent with you in Nara but we enjoyed a lot. It's a good chance to know about India through you.
    Next, I am looking forward to your Japan Yatra!
    Have nice days!

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  55. ashokJuly 5, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Japan Is high on my travel destination as an Architect! I missed it once...hopefully I will soon...Waiting to see more info from you!

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  56. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 6, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Fantastic Arti~ Good for you for taking this big step; I can't wait to read about it, whenever you're rested up and ready! And it's lovely that you met up with blogging friends -- what a wonderful world we live in!

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  57. Bob BushellJuly 6, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful building, and a good photo as well.

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  58. NehaJuly 6, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Welcome back Arti and you must have had a time of your life at Japan. Can't wait to read all about it :)

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  59. UnknownJuly 7, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Do travelers meet some day somewhere? Is it my superstition? I find your blog very interesting. Though I don't travel much these days, but loaf around a lot in this concrete jungle - Mumbai.
    Best
    Remi

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  60. Cole @ Four JandalsJuly 10, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Would love to visit Japan! Will just live through your blog instead :)

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  61. raJuly 12, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    hey Arti,

    glad to know that you are back .. am ready for the virtual trip to japan on your blog now :-)

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  62. zephyrJuly 20, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely, Arti. It is always a pleasure to come here, since
    I see your shy smiling face when I read the words on your blog. :)

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