Dragon protecting Kochi Castle. Hey C and D: Japan has castles *and* dragons.
Category: East Asia
Kochi
Now in Kochi on the island of Shikoku.
A Hike under the Sea
A hike under the sea, a buzzcutter, and a visit to TOTO
A Hike under the Sea, a Buzzcutter, and a Visit to TOTO
I grew up in an industrial town in the North of England. I love that town, and its attitude. I continue to visit it regularly. Consequently I decided to spend a while in Kokura, a town in the north of Kyushu that has been described as “half industrial park.” I dislike that description. I arrived… Continue reading A Hike under the Sea, a Buzzcutter, and a Visit to TOTO
If You See a Volcano, Climb It
He C and D: you were there. So what do you do when you see a volcano? You climb it, of course; can’t miss the fun.
Hiking Aso
Aso-san. You look around in every direction, and the caldera wall is over 10 miles away. Amazing hikes, all day.
Post Card From Kyushu
Hey C and D. Two post cards for you, mailed from the middle of a huge volcano caldera. (Aso.)
Steam Fills the Sky
Sitting in a hotel in Aso, Kyushu, set in massive caldera. Steam is filling the sky above the volcano.
Photo Op on a Train
Hey C and D Wish you could meet my new Japanese friend. He spoke a few words of English.
Train to Somewhere
Train waited while folks got off to sample tea and baked sweet potato. I then hiked the hills and forest.