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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
... blow. It rose up with lots of water and steam. See the videos and pics. There was definitely a sulphourous smell in the air. It last about five minutues and steamed away for quite a while after.
We walked back along the shore and tried to work out what some circles made with logs were on the waterside.
There was a sculture of a shepherd playing to his sheep.
Furhter down there were trees with ...
Matsumoto city and castle
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About six thirty we headed out for dinner. The restaurant we wanted to eat at was shut so we walked down a famous street, Nakamachi, where there are many restaurants. We saw one soba joint that sais it had an English menu so we went in. On the menu was vegetable tempura and soba noodles. We ordered it and also decided to have sake warmed.
The sake came very hot and after one thimblefull Joan could feel the effect. It ...
Trek to Suwa, Nagano for Auntie's Ceremony
Come join us as we trek out to Suwa, Nagano prefecture to celebrate Auntie Chiekie's bone ceremony with the Kakehi family.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
'" I am going to retire this coming June, 2008 as I turned 90 years old on March 26th. It is time to enjoy some leisure time ...