Transfers

They do be walking a lot in the country. And whatever calories you expend on that walking, you replenish with good food.
Coffee

Good morning then.
Boat

Moat ride!
Piracy

Haha. There was a document that says Hideyoshi Toyotomi ordered the banning of piracy in Japan. First thing that came to mind are A-class pirated goods and torrents.
View

A view from the top.
Udon

Second tabelog find is the udon, my favorite type of noodle.
Museum

Didn’t know they dubbed themselves the Manchester of the East.
Ferris wheel

It is a nice view from up here.
Dinner

That meat was absolutely delicious.
Morning

Good morning! It’s my birthday today!
Breakfast

Today’s breakfast spot is a hit with the local elderly.
Prayers

Well it’s a good thing that this is the first place I visited today. Prayers for many things - prosperity, safe delivery for Mollie, prayers for conception for Tin, peace and happiness for all.
Impressive

That’s a good looking shrine.
Pokemon

Yay!
Lunch

This time it’s gyoza.
Art

Found a new artist
Birthday drinks

Capping the day with drinks at a local bar.
Day 5

We’re going out of the city today.
New Shinkansen Ride

Going to Himeji today!
Himeji!

Wow. Look at that view as you exit the station.
Ropeway

Up to Mount Shoshan we go.
Hike

Crazy person telling me it’s only 20 minutes to the main hall. Haha. More like you need more than 20 minutes to get to the gate of the shrine.
The Last Samurai

Can anyone please point me to Mr. Tom Cruise’s location?
Taidan

Well, this is beautiful.
More steps

Just to get to this view of the castle.