Just wanted to share that my first first-author paper is now online! In the journal Stem Cells and Development, here’s my paper on “Roles of Integrins in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth on Matrigel and Vitronectin.”
To Japan: Part 2 (of 2)
Paradoxdruid and I are going to Japan for our honeymoon — specifically, we’re going to Tokyo and Kyoto for about a week each in May. Earlier we posted our list of “must-see” places in Tokyo and now we thought we’d post our list for Kyoto. We’d love recommendations from people! Part 2: Kyoto.
Temples
- Kiyomizudera Temple (Japanese Buddhist temple from 780AD!)
- Sanjusangendo (from 1266AD, 1001 human-sized statues)
- Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) (Zen temple covered in gold, rated #1 most visited place to see in Kyoto on one website)
- Kokedera (Moss Temple) (amazing moss-covered temple/gardens)
- Mount Koya (Koyasan) (over 100 temples in this small hill town! It’d be a side-trip)
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) (Zen temple, built 1482)
Shrines
- Fushimi Inari Shrine (dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice)
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (I’m most excited about this because it hosts a flea market every 25th of the month!)
Castles
- Nijo Castle (Nijojo) (founded in 1603 for shogun and successors)
- Himeji Castle/City (Considered Japan’s most beautiful castle! Would be a side-trip.)
Gardens
Museums
- Miho Museum (works from Egyptian/Roman/Asian ancient culture/art, may be a side-trip)
- Kyoto International Manga Museum (very new)
Hot Springs
Other Side-trips
- Nara (original capital of Japan, founded 710AD, has many old Buddhist temples)
- Arashiyama and Sagano (pleasant touristy district at the outskirts of Kyoto, has shops, scenic lake/river, bamboo groves, bike/rickshaw rentals, boat tours, and more)
- Osaka
Other
- Kyoto Station (I’m sure we’ll see it — apparently it’s quite futuristic.)
Please let us know if you have any recommendations/suggestions!!
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