Happy Halloween!
31 Ekim 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.Okumaya devam et
Osaka Ferris Wheel
30 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 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 thisOkumaya devam et
Osaka Aquarium
30 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 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 aOkumaya devam et
Crab & Octopus Signs
29 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ 🌙 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 withOkumaya devam et
Namba by Night
29 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ 🌙 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 distinctlyOkumaya devam et
October Winds Down
29 Ekim 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.Okumaya devam et
Festive Tokyo Temple
28 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 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 posingOkumaya devam et
Imperial Castle
28 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 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! WeOkumaya devam et
Fox & Chicken Shrine
26 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 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 dayOkumaya devam et
Kochi Castle
26 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 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.
InOkumaya devam et
Kochi Wandering
26 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
After catching a bus into Kochi, we were greeted by a cheery Darth Vader. As always, I snapped pics of fancy manhole covers around town.
We’ve learned that in Japan, a raised yellow line leads youOkumaya devam et
Kochi’s Romeo & Juliet
26 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
A tragic love story surrounds a bright red bridge in Kochi, Japan. As the legend goes, a monk named Junshin fell in love with a beautiful girl named Ouma.
This was in the 1800s, however, and at thatOkumaya devam et
Kagoshima
25 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
With an active volcano looming over the bay, it’s easy to see why Kagoshima’s nickname is “the Naples of the east.”
We could even see some steam coming off of Sakurajima today!
Kagoshima wasOkumaya devam et
Nagasaki Wanderings
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Our Nagasaki wanderings took us to the local arcade, a covered shopping area. As I was snapping a photo of Larry trying out some unusual seats, a group of schoolgirls approached and asked if theyOkumaya devam et
Buddhist Columbarium
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
I saw a building with a Buddhist wheel on it, so I stepped inside. Turns out it is a columbarium, where people’s ashes are stored.
The cemetery had slippers for guests to wear, so I gave them aOkumaya devam et
Buddhist Cemetery in Nagasaki
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya
We visited a pretty Buddhist cemetery in Nagasaki. Often, Asian tombstones will feature either red or white lettering.
Red lettering indicates that the headstone belongs to someone who is stillOkumaya devam et
Temples in Nagasaki
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya
After visiting Nagasaki’s Peace Park, we spent the rest of the day wandering all over the city. Along the way, we passed several Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
The Bell of Nagasaki
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
I’m not sure the full story behind this sculpture, but it’s called the Bell of Nagasaki, and is meant to symbolize a desire for peace.
Every year on August 9th at 11:02, the time of the atomicOkumaya devam et
Sculpture Park
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Nagasaki’s Peace Park features a variety of sculptures. Here are a few of my favorites.
The marble monument where I caught an accidental selfie is there to commemorate Chinese prisoners of war whoOkumaya devam et
Nagasaki Peace Park
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya
The Peace Statue is the center point of a sculpture park in Nagasaki. The artwork was placed here on the tenth anniversary of the atomic bomb blast that devastated the city in 1945.
The bronzeOkumaya devam et
Welcome to Nagasaki
24 Ekim 2023, Japonya
Beautiful day in Nagasaki! I saw some witchy brooms, cleansed my soles, and saw the cutest anti terrorism sign ever.
Oh, and good thing I left my camel at home!
Sasebo
23 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We are on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan now. Today, we explored Sasebo, a city known for its hamburgers!
Not what I expected, but it makes sense when you learn about Sasebo’s history. DueOkumaya devam et
Yuushien Garden
22 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Today we visited Yuushien Garden in Sakaiminato. I love Japanese style gardens, but this is the first one I’ve ever visited in Japan.
It did not disappoint!
Despite all the visitors, the gardenOkumaya devam et
Buddhism in the Garden
22 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
One section of Yuushien Garden featured statues where people could burn incense.
I assume it’s Buddhist due to the swastikas on the little packets they had on a shelf at the bottom of the path.Okumaya devam et
Chado: The Way of Tea
22 Ekim 2023, Japonya ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Since we just visited South Korea, we had to go through Japanese immigration again, which took a while simply because it was a face to face meeting with everyone on board our ship.
After we emergedOkumaya devam et



















































































































































































































































































Gezgin
Cute photo! Happy Halloween!
Gezgin
OMG love these!