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PHOTOS: Patch Editor Back From Japan & Vietnam

Patch editor Akiko Oda shares her photos from her recent trip to Japan and Vietnam.

Posted by Akiko Oda (Editor), January 29, 2013 at 05:47 pm

Hi everyone,

I am finally back from my amazing trip to Japan and Vietnam.

My boyfriend and I got to spend time with my friends and family in Japan and also explore the beautiful country of Vietnam for the first time! We can't wait to go back soon.

Fortunately, we lucked out with weather in both countries--although it was tough to adjust to the humid and 95-degree weather in Vietnam...

As promised, here are some photos from our trip.

-Akiko

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