Friday morning. Explored park and temples in Narita (town) between a flight from Sapporo and an 11-hour flight to MSP.
Category: Living
True Escape
Tomorrow, Friday, back home. Haven’t had a conversation with a Westerner since Hawaii 24 days ago. Only Korean and Japanese. True escape.
Post Cards From Hokkaido
C, D. Post cards from Hakodate (Hokkaido). When you get these, you will have cards from all Japan’s main islands.
Tokyo Hiking Trails
Trailhead: Seibu-Chichibu Train StationApril 4, 2013I stayed at a hotel two blocks from the station and walked directly to trails.Cherry blossoms, rice paddiesThere were several shrinesTrailhead: Mitake Train StationApril 5, 2013I put my backpack in a locker, and set foot from the station.Great views, had it not been hazy.People were whitewater kayaking
Tokyo Hiking Trails
Posted Tokyo Hiking Trails (pix).
Japanese Breakfasts
Will miss Japanese breakfasts. Today included: miso, smoked fish, fried squid (local), scrambled eggs, veggies, French fries, salad, rice.
Post Cards From Honshu
Hi D, Hi C. Post cards for you from Seibu-Chichibu, just west of Tokyo on the island of Honshu, Japan.
Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Pilgrim on his way. The Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”) is an 88-temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete journey is about 750 miles. It is particularly appealing to me the pilgrimage goes in a circle: when you reach temple 88 you are just a few miles from temple 1, but your mind…… Continue reading Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Postcards from Kochi
Hey C and: Cards from Kochi (Shikoku island). Am I putting them in the correct slot?
Nephews in a Sushi Bar
C and D: Did you know sushi was invented here in Japan? You guys were experts in that Minneapolis sushi bar.