<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:18:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@delian/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese capsule hotel and onsen possibly haunted haha.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a little daunting walking down the corridors of pod-like sleeping capsules. It felt eery and there was a sense of quiet I was not expecting. There didn't seem to be any other humans around but I]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japanese-capsule-hotel-and-onsen-possibly-haunted-haha</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japanese-capsule-hotel-and-onsen-possibly-haunted-haha</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:47:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChSoqfsgNqeAnntLyLnQRhaD3zm4soyQPmv75MaDYkdfoPhF7E3nGLipjMDP47qFbTh1AXV6xompcLfst?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanohashidate, Kyoto Japan spring motorbike tour in the snow!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Yamaha motorcycle club went on the years first full tour expecting a beautiful spring ride..It was not the case! The ride from Osaka was pleasant and the highway was fast and smooth, however the weather]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/amanohashidate-kyoto-japan-spring-motorbike-tour-in-the-snow</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/amanohashidate-kyoto-japan-spring-motorbike-tour-in-the-snow</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 01:06:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K5yFk2RBzUcVTcvxo8beR8yc8Lgb7NdS56YCrm7ZjeZGgnzbXAVQ4c4EMKQxjFQb7ucZk6VFYXWXpuLRo7a6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osaka Steem meetup party March 26th]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a great dinner party, followed by drinks at a music bar! I have to admit I am not really sure how to use Steem all that well yet, but that is part of the reason Yoshiko, Shogo, and Kayoko came down]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/meetup/@delian/osaka-steem-meetup-party-march-26th</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/meetup/@delian/osaka-steem-meetup-party-march-26th</guid><category><![CDATA[meetup]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs77jcJbY1EcjK7Vr9ov12mM2rV2Rpht7xUwnsSvJAiVYoQqSNj1bG6TP1RY5njyzSxJNdpbLP3J2EgKsiUjgaQeryu8pE4W?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Random Japan pictures while touring on the motorbike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, just a mash up of a few funny, interesting oddities while out riding this past weekend! I had to stop and get a pic of this guys car. I am sure back home it would just be asking for a pullover,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/random-japan-pictures-while-touring-on-the-motorbike</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/random-japan-pictures-while-touring-on-the-motorbike</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:12:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTGwZUKor1M3uHkdCLbRyHLAnF3AH6VS4M1JFS8BamBUS5KyUZ1XEtfuP4GYEFAcyPSz61UipZ9go7Z74L5FSyc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off roading with a street bike in mountainous Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding season is still a few weeks off but I wanted to run my tires down before getting my spring tire change. 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We pulled into a parking lot filled with Japanese raccoons, ( Tanuki ) statues ranging in size]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan-newbie/@delian/tanuki-japanese-raccon-village-in-kyoto-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan-newbie/@delian/tanuki-japanese-raccon-village-in-kyoto-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[japan-newbie]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:59:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787ga5s6mR73cGS5RQ2eHP8cEbD3JTnrQizizYrTrCZGPuNaRQiqZewHhS65a86n8A2FY8hfnEwbEWdyG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mino monkeys, temples and waterfall in Hyogo Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mino waterfalls is a famous and easily accessible nature spot near central Osaka. Any level of fitness should be enough to get to the falls! The first sign I saw was this warning about feeding the monkeys.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/mino-monkeys-temples-and-waterfall-in-hyogo-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/mino-monkeys-temples-and-waterfall-in-hyogo-japan</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 01:52:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb4ARrxQxCjX4jizub4U5CAK3WwB89rEN1j67nbQ8wScSFjrGvosHaNZDwuDTUxTj8VxxLjM4xERSmfygNZiFf2AgCGGJQQMW5h5zmtZC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Japan it's off the beaten path where the most delicious food lies. Behold the Awaji burger!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever craved a burger so badly, you cancelled your entire days plans just to have one? I did! From this photo, you can probably see why I needed to eat one immediately. In fact, I ordered two burgers]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/in-japan-it-s-off-the-beaten-path-where-the-most-delicious-food-lies-behold-the-awaji-burger</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/in-japan-it-s-off-the-beaten-path-where-the-most-delicious-food-lies-behold-the-awaji-burger</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:38:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787ga1LkofruECyYNbmLa15ZjW6ij8jToekuJodgezW4h8gyqZvKX7FJLbmSfbqMkgWqKUMEaEsigvEra?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese anti-theft paintballs for store robberies]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been noticing these bright colored balls in convenience stores just behind the counter recently. After some research I discovered they are designed to throw at a would be robber to cover them in]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japanese-anti-theft-paintballs-for-store-robberies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japanese-anti-theft-paintballs-for-store-robberies</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:10:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/GTCx6Xsvc3wXcZmhThw7DJhJbiznVGmsouckZSZ6miaEDWWKAVen?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's take on ashtrays from the dollar store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Had a good laugh seeing these. I don't think we could get away with that in North America but it's all in good humor over here? Japanese still love to smoke but it is changing over to the vape culture]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japan-s-take-on-ashtrays-from-the-dollar-store</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/japan-s-take-on-ashtrays-from-the-dollar-store</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:07:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Pufd3b1W2k6xMGE5XXoqnBPzXQRc1cXpsNRrWRRRw7FXdzFewrVM4DFL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast in McDonald's Japan at a McCafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sorry this tray menu was post Mcmuffin breakfast so is a little worse for wear! Top left is roast beef burger from ?, next to it is beef katsu from Osaka and along the bottom is lemon basil dip for nuggets]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fast-food/@delian/breakfast-in-mcdonald-s-japan-at-a-mccafe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fast-food/@delian/breakfast-in-mcdonald-s-japan-at-a-mccafe</guid><category><![CDATA[fast-food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 03:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNSpZLSMmjZp1oHDUkVi2sLRYhk1KNpGb1ZQYw7k?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pure refreshment find in the hot humid summer! Sprite limited Cranberry.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi guys, how is your summer going? I spent the day at a hot humid beach in Wakayama Japan. If there is something I love about this country it's the special local and seasonal drinks, snacks etc that go]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/summer/@delian/pure-refreshment-find-in-the-hot-humid-summer-sprite-limited-cranberry</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/summer/@delian/pure-refreshment-find-in-the-hot-humid-summer-sprite-limited-cranberry</guid><category><![CDATA[summer]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 06:17:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Pufd3b1W2k6xMGE5XXoqnBPzXQRc1W4jawSdWMh1SAnmAyoatAnkp3Q2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steemit GIVEAWAY: Japanese Snacks and Goodies! I'll pay the shipping too!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm giving away free snacks and goodies from Japan -- it will cost you nothing but a comment! That's right, just let me know why you'd like to try these snacks, and I will pick a few winners to receive]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/steemit-user-giveaway-japanese-goody-bags</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/steemit-user-giveaway-japanese-goody-bags</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:29:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HuuaCwcKuiEkhSgyU8BnWZacdBTc2tsjEBAUKPfEmfodSZ4QJCXxdyxrMkVxYDSehta?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steemit Prize Giveaway Coming Later Today -- Stay tuned!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was an accidental post, but maybe a good opportunity to prime my followers! I will be giving away food and snacks from Japan. All shipping paid for by me. I will show the prizes in a YouTube video.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/steemit-users-giveaway-grab-bags-from-japan-filled-with-goodies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/steemit-users-giveaway-grab-bags-from-japan-filled-with-goodies</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Stop Smoking! Japan's answer to traditional tobacco.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you saw my first Steemit post, I covered Iqos which is Marlboro Japan's take on smokeless tobacco in Japan. I used that to quit smoking over a year ago. I know I should just stop altogether but this]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/vape/@delian/let-s-stop-smoking-japan-s-answer-to-traditional-tobacco</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/vape/@delian/let-s-stop-smoking-japan-s-answer-to-traditional-tobacco</guid><category><![CDATA[vape]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 07:30:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8hHVpauQQYxe2wxEkHX7U7rSE9PGjPybcBcFb7BQVshjz3Q45ZpaDkXpu7c?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch in Japan is inexpensive, amazing, and delicious.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu! Beef and Pork Shyabu Shyabu. This is the dinner menu but I went at lunch and had a lunch special. The cost was 1000 yen or about 9 U.S. Dollars. The value was fantastic and I have been coming]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/lunch-in-japan-is-inexpensive-amazing-and-delicious</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/lunch-in-japan-is-inexpensive-amazing-and-delicious</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6C2W1azD1rBs9fo1aCWeLJJu16JouEHr3Hy84cfKSVvVL1xvnpzsL6S?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer room In Japanese train station]]></title><description><![CDATA[( Hi guys, just wanted to get some feedback on these prayer rooms I found popping up around train stations in Osaka. Japan is particularly non-religious despite the majority of citizens being Buddhist,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/prayer-room-in-japanese-train-station</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/japan/@delian/prayer-room-in-japanese-train-station</guid><category><![CDATA[japan]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 01:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVevRknEynaNvsjg7Ew8Mo54Wwsb5VfG1AYFbeyyTTj4YEAgMtt9ii64HS7CTW6fzJEwvw2MQju9ek3Y?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese train station sign,  read into it as you will!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hopefully you're mind wasn't in the gutter! Lots of pretty funny and interesting signage in and around stations in Japan and I will start to post them as I find them. Send me yours if you live in another]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/train/@delian/japanese-train-station-sign-read-into-it-as-you-will</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/train/@delian/japanese-train-station-sign-read-into-it-as-you-will</guid><category><![CDATA[train]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[delian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:41:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K5yphoV6dTbo6vHv5GyXFxpF8pePHRfNmnTEWiL2q7hKRtGunKBaLGGWwymF3t5FDFCczCZsgNAefQsWSuiN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaping in Japan: My Favorite Marlboro Kit For Smoke-Free Tobacco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I would like to show you Iqos, a smoke free tobacco alternative available in Japan. 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