Marvelling at the marbling.

On the way to lunch today in Ishibashicho, Kyoto, we walked through shopping arcades. After lunch we had a little free time to browse the shops.
Many of our meals have included Waghu beef. WaghuLæs mere
On the way to lunch today in Ishibashicho, Kyoto, we walked through shopping arcades. After lunch we had a little free time to browse the shops.
Many of our meals have included Waghu beef. WaghuLæs mere
It turns out that last night's commuter train ride was good practice for this morning. This was another time where our main suitcases would go on ahead and we would just have one hand luggage eachLæs mere
Kenrokuen is one of Japan's 'Three Great Gardens'. It dates back to the early 17th century and is known for its stunning beauty in all seasons.
It was previously the outer garden of Kanazawa Castle,Læs mere
On the way out of Kenrokuen we had an ice cream cone with gold leaf and hoped it wouldn't spoil lunch. Lunch was again traditional Japanese - lovely!
Nomura Samurai House is the only samuraiLæs mere
Next stop, the Kutani Pottery where they produce handmade porcelain. It has been a family pottery for many generations.
Every piece is totally hand made, takes four months to produce and it isLæs mere
Travelled by coach today to Takayama. On the way we stopped in Inami.
Inami, in Toyama Prefecture, is well-known for its skilled wood carvers and sculptors.
There are 120 wood carving workshopsLæs mere
With only 30% of the land available for living and agriculture, none of it goes to waste.
It seems that all available space is very efficiently used for rice paddies or growing vegetables.
Shirakawa-go (Shirakawa Village) is a Japanese mountain settlement in what was once considered a wild and unexplored region. Because of the area’s natural environment, with high mountains and heavyLæs mere
The Miyagawa morning market happens every morning. There are many stalls along the riverside with shops on the other side of the narrow street.
The stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, local craftLæs mere
Bev LeeWhat a quirky and interesting post ..."good job"!