East China Sea29°45’14” N 130°35’27” E 31 octobre 2023, East China Sea
Back home, our neighborhood gets so many trick or treaters that we routinely hand out 40 pounds of candy.
This year, our house sitters had that pleasure.
Meanwhile, we had a sea day for Halloween.En savoir plus
JaponTenpō Zan34°39’22” N 135°25’53” E 30 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Many cities these days have great big ferris wheels along their skyline, and Osaka is no exception.
Larry and I usually walk by big city Ferris wheels, but it was such a pretty day that we gave thisEn savoir plus
JaponTenpō Zan34°39’22” N 135°25’54” E
30 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Since Osaka boasts “the world’s largest aquarium,” Larry and I decided to check it out.
Oh, but before I talk about the aquarium, I should explain the second photo: As we were about to take aEn savoir plus
JaponKamigata Ukiyoe Museum34°40’8” N 135°30’9” E
29 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ 🌙 59 °F
We saw so many crab and octopus signs in Osaka that I gave them their own post.
Note to self: If you plan to meet someone for dinner in Osaka, don’t just tell them to meet you at the place withEn savoir plus
VoyageurI just watched “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix last week which gave me an increased affinity and appreciation for these amazing creatures 💕
JaponTenpō Zan34°39’23” N 135°25’48” E 29 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
An overnight stay gave us a chance to explore Osaka by night. We took a tram to the Namba District, which is also called the Minami District.
Whatever you choose to call it, we felt a distinctlyEn savoir plus
Inland Sea33°56’37” N 134°59’53” E 29 octobre 2023, Inland Sea ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
As October winds down, it’s time for me to look back on the month. One way I do this is to read through my handwritten journal.
Yup, I keep a handwritten one in addition to this online journal.En savoir plus
JaponAsakusa Eki35°42’46” N 139°47’47” E
28 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
The atmosphere at Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple was more like a carnival than a somber religious affair. The grounds were crawling with visitors. Many women rented kimonos to wear, and could be seen posingEn savoir plus
JaponNijū Bashi35°40’47” N 139°45’20” E 28 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Aside from Senjosi Temple, the only other place we visited today was the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
We only had a few hours in Tokyo, not nearly enough time to do the city justice! WeEn savoir plus
JaponKōchijōmae-eki33°33’36” N 133°32’5” E
26 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
An old saying claims that, “Japanese are born Shinto, but die Buddhist.”
As our destination lecturer explained, the two religions easily coexist because Shintoism is concerned with day to dayEn savoir plus
JaponKochi castle33°33’41” N 133°31’53” E
26 octobre 2023, Japon ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
When I think of a castle, I envision a stone building. In Japan, however, castles were often made of wood. For this reason, many are no longer standing, having succumbed to fire and other damage.
InEn savoir plus
Voyageur
Cute photo! Happy Halloween!
Voyageur
OMG love these!