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Shirakawa day 14; Drinking sake under the stars
... dan ook in functie van de rijstproductie (waaruit sake gebrouwen wordt).
Na een 2 uurtjes op de snelweg bus te zitten komen we aan bij de busparking voor het dorp. Ik had al eens gelezen dat sinds het dorp op de UNESCO lijst gezet was er ieder jaar steeds meer toeristen zouden komen en ik ben hier dan ook lang niet alleen. Een 10tal andere bussen zijn bezig met groepen toeristen op of af te laden. Het zal dan ook tot de ...
Fukushima / Tohoku Summer
August 10 - 14 2012, Cycling holiday: Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Tohoku, Japan
Day 1: arrived in Aizu Wakamatsu: Tsuruga Castle, Mt.Iimori, Byakkotai hill, Sazaedo Pagoda
Day 2: Cycled up into the mountains to Ouichijuku
Day 3: Rented ...
Returning Home
We had a wonderful time, indeed we have memories for a lifetime. Still, I was happy to be heading home. I missed Mr. Frank and my puppy!
I would love to come back to Japan, perhaps in the fall to see the color. I felt I had only a wild, frenetic taste of Tokyo. I loved, loved, loved Kyoto and would have enjoyed having a third day. Hiroshima was both beautiful and ...
The Ryokan -- A Traditional Japanese Inn
... only speaking host showed us to our room. Luckily, Brent was with us. Even he didn't understand everything that was said. I later realized this ryokan was strictly geared to Japanese guests. There were no other westerners on the property.
We settled in and had a small snack in the room. A beautiful round lacquer box was presented which contained the makings for tea. Everything is beautifully presented!
Three yukatas -- ...
Shopping in Aizu City
... ware store. Beautiful stuff! Aizu is known for its lacquer, and I could smell the resin coming from the back room. Oh yes, we found an interesting antique store. Susan bought a beautiful obi. Wish I had seen it first!
For dinner Brent prepared a beef nabe (hot pot) on the low living room table. The meat, tofu, carrots, Chinese cabbage, and two kinds of mushrooms were cooked in a soy sauce broth ...