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Japan stop over
On our way to America we had an 11 hour stop over in Japan. The boys and I thought we'd get a visa for the day and go for a look around Japan. The speed train took us directly to the city from Narito airport which was roughly an hour away. The train ride was a bit expensive setting us back about $100 AUS each but very much worth the experience, not many people can say they have experienced sushi in ...
The oldest castle in Japan
We've spent one night in Matsumoto, at a nice little hostel that gave us bikes for free! So we explored Matsumoto, which is not very big and very "bike-friendly", and visited Matsumoto Castle. It is the oldest castle in Japan and one of the four National Treasures of Japan. It is definitely impressive! We went up to the sixth floor on very steep staircases, with a nice Japanese tour ...
Suwa lake and geyser
... fruits covered with bags. On closer inspection, these turned out to be quince.
We decided to try and find the disappearing waterfall so drove aroung the edge. Near the barrage we spotted in the water a metal structure with lights. Suddenly it came on and a fountain arose.
On the way back we ignored the satnav which is obsessed with directing us onto toll routes. We made our way on A roads which ...
Matsumoto city and castle
... an appetiser which was tofu with onion and what Joan suspected was fishflakes so we waited until the main dish came to ask the cook. We asked and he said it was fish. He then pointed out that the noodles were in fish soup too. We explained we were veggie. It was a bit embarrassing. We said we would pay but couldn't eat the food. He came back and asked us to pay half price which was kind. It was a real shame as the food looked ...
Trek to Suwa, Nagano for Auntie's Ceremony
... free to do as I want to....and enjoy what's left of my future life."
Aunt Chiekie's memories, "My Life as an American Nissei in Tokyo, Japan
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