Author: Mr. Daps
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Another Stop in Kamakura – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
One of the great things about Japan is that there are lots of trains. Because there are lots of trains, there are also a lot of opportunities to go on adventures. One adventure that I’ve really been enjoying is taking the train to Kamakura. Really, I should say taking the train to different parts of…
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Climbing Kannonzaki – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Kannonzaki is a park that is not too far from where I’m staying in Japan. It is a beautiful park that is on the northeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula and offers gorgeous views of the ocean. It also has a lighthouse that is found on the top of the hill that the park is built…
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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A Trip to Kamakura – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
The second grand adventure of my trip to Japan was to visit Kamakura. This day trip involved train rides, walking, temples, shrines, and a beautiful day. This was a great day that was full of some really amazing cultural experiences. It also was a day that really impressed me with how kind the Japanese people…
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Arriving in Japan and Exploring Parks – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Konnichiwa! Greetings from a lovely evening in Japan! As I write this (not necessarily when publishing it) I have completed my first full day in Japan. I thought about writing a post yesterday, however, most of that day was spent on a plane so it didn’t seem like it was going to be that exciting.…
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A Lovely Afternoon Visit with Elsa and Anna
A few days ago I attended a media event at the Disneyland Resort for Plaza de la Familia and Halloween Time. I had some free time in the afternoon so I decided to head to a cooler location for a little bit. And what could be cooler than the world of Frozen meeting Anna and…
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Photoblog: Roger’s: The Musical Prepares to Say Goodbye – 1:45 PM on the Final Day of Performances
On August 31, 2023, Roger’s: The Musical had its final day of performances at the Disneyland Resort in the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure. This was a day full of energetic and heartfelt performances that were beautiful to watch. I had the pleasure of getting to watch the 1:45 PM show and then the…
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A Fun Afternoon Photographing ‘Rogers: The Musical’
Rogers: The Musical is now open at Disney California Adventure for its limited run throughout the summer. This musical, which tells the story of Steve Rogers/Captain America, is full of heart, humor, and some catchy tunes as well. On July 5, 2023, I made my way over to the Disneyland Resort to not cover this…
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Photos of Trains on National Train Day
This will come as no surprise to anyone who has read this blog or knows me. I love trains. I also love photography. Also not a surprise, I like taking photos of trains! It is something I don’t do nearly often enough but when I do, I have a blast! Seeing that it is National…
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Lights, Camera…Music! Six Decades of John Williams
One of the things I really enjoy doing while working on Daps Magic is checking out different soundtracks/scores. In general, I love that I can listen to music that I don’t get too caught up in the lyrics and can instead just simply let my imagination wander as I’m writing. Sometimes a theme will grab…