Kyoto / Things
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Kyoto has the best alleys.
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That's where I discovered Books & Things.
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Across town is Ukishima Garden, a vegan restaurant with Daisaku Choh/Junzo Sakakura chairs!
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I had ramen and these vegetables, served on a great ceramic plate.
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Toji Temple Flea Market
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The first thing I bought was a woodblock print of the Hiroshima Peace Bridge (1952), designed by Isamu Noguchi.
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There are actually two Noguchi bridges leading to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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Speaking of parks, check out this slide in Kyoto.