Castle Closer Up

Castle Closer Up
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Looks familiar? It is similar to the view as was shown on the popular samurai tv series Abarenbo Shogun.

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

The famous Himeji Castle. It is one of Japan's most famous and visited castles. We went diem the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. There were many people there on the grounds outside the castle

walls having picnics and enjoying the clear day.

Egg Omu

Egg Omu
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Drink: Lact Aqua

Drink: Lact Aqua
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Seems like all I did in Japan was to try out new drinks...at least that is what I have on my phone. Anyway, this drink was one of those slightly tart lactobacillus drinks that are usually found in

small foil-capped bottles here.

Ping Pong TV Series

Ping Pong TV Series
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

I came across a boxed set for a Chinese drama about ping pong in the foreign imports section of a Japanese video store. I am a big fan of the Japanese movie of the same name. Wonder if they are

related.

Qoo: the apple drink

Qoo: the apple drink
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

I had Qoo orange drink before. Here's a Qoo branded apple drink that I found in Japan.

Toilet Plus

Toilet Plus
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

This is a bidet toilet and sink combo found at the Dogo Onsen hotel. It puts into practice the concept of reuse. Brilliant!

Ice Cream Cone

Ice Cream Cone
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Yummy, creamy, soft-serve-like ice cream...in a cone...from the convenience store! This made a delightfully good evening snack.

Awa Kanko Hotel

Awa Kanko Hotel
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Our hotel room for the night on Tokushima island.

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Look! It is the longest suspension bridge in the world. This is a view from a scenic rest stop as we travelled along the roads and bridges connecting the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. We

eventually did in over the Akashi Kaikyo bridge to get back to Kyushu.

Yet Another Drink

Yet Another Drink
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Dinner On Our Own

Dinner On Our Own
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Still in Kyoto, Sharon and I had dinner at a small eatery in a shopping arcade that we got to via subway. It was a rainy night so the hearty meal hit the spot. The pictured food was only about 1400

yen.

McJapan

McJapan
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Ebi (shrimp) fry nuggets and Ebi patty burger. It must have been a new or limited item as there were huge ads for these items at that time.