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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Farmer Sachan – More Planting Fun

Posted on March 27, 2009 by ウォーカー幸子

planting on the balconySachan and granddaddy get into the swing of spring. Join them on the balcony for an afternoon of planting. Continue reading

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Miyajima

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Brian

Miyagima otorii Here is another travel themed tale. This tale is more about the ryokan…the first one we ever stayed at…than the island and its many attractions. A return trip to take in the rest of the island is still high on our To Do list. The island of Miyajima is considered to be one of the three most beautiful places in Japan. (I haven’t been to the other two, but Miyajima easily makes my list of one.) You have likely never heard of Miyajima, but you have probably seen its most famous sight: The floating otorii. Continue reading

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-Hiroshima-

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Brian

Japan is a beautiful and striking country to live in and travel through. If you are planning a trip to Japan, it is mandatory that you include Hiroshima on your itinerary. Aside from the haunting image of seeing the “A-bomb” Dome, there is the beautiful Peace Park and the Hiroshima Peace Museum which does a marvelous job of laying out the message of peace and horrors of war. Today’s tale is from our visit to Hiroshima in May of 2005. Continue reading

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Exploring Kansai IV – Himeji-jo

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Brian

Himeji is home to Japan’s most famous castle, Himeji-jo, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Himeji-jo is also known as the “White Heron Castle” because its white washed walls rise and stand out, making it easily seen for kilometers.

Just a reminder that you can forward this email to friends who might also enjoying visiting the new site. Just click on the Email button at the bottom. Continue reading

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Exploring Kansai III – Nara

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Brian

Tell any Japanese citizen that you just went to Nara, and they will respond, “Oh, I Love Nara.” Today’s tale is another travel log that takes you through Nara Koen. Come along as we feed the deer; crawl through lucky holes in the world’s largest wooden structure: Todaji’s Daibutsu den; see a statue of Ashora that dates from the 734 A.D.; and steal a moment of tranquility in Isui-en garden.

I have a new gallery program I am trying out at the end of this post. I would love to get some feed back on this new program and if, you my loyal and regular reader, prefer it over the slide show program I have been using; you can put your thoughts in a comment. And please do yourself a favor and visit the link to see an amazing 360 degree view of Isui-en garden…you will not be disappointed! Continue reading

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