Nagoya Castle Plaza

Nagoya Castle Plaza
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Strawberry Farms

Strawberry Farms
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Hillside strawberries for the picking. Yum.

Hot Food Machine

Hot Food Machine
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At the rest stations, this type of got meal vending machine is popular. Order at the machine, pick up done at the counters. It is very efficient.

Fujiyama

Fujiyama
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Bare branches so close. Fuji lies in the distance. Beauty everywhere.

Suntory Bikkle

Suntory Bikkle
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Yet another lactobacillus drink. This one was not recloseable :L

Looking For Guppies

Looking For Guppies
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On the bank of Shirainotake falls, looking for guppies.

Firemen Entrance Sign

Firemen Entrance Sign
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In Japan,buildings always had bright orange triangles on certain windows. This is the goods side of one of them. It turns out to be an indicator for emergency firemen entrances.

Hotel Mount Fuji Buffet

Hotel Mount Fuji Buffet
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

The dining area of the hotel. The dinner and breakfast buffets were superb.

Fujisan...

Fujisan...
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...or was it Fujiyama? Anyway, the next morning we were lucky that the sky cleared up to reveal the famous sight of Mount Fuji. It had a good snow cap too.

Night Snack

Night Snack
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Got a nighttime snack at the vending machine. Got chips and instant ramen.

More Bathroom Goodness ;)

More Bathroom Goodness ;)
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Hotel Mt. Fuji

Hotel Mt. Fuji
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Our room at the hotel Mt. Fuji. This was very spacious and comfortable. It had a direct they of Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaoka.

Waiting - Mt. Fuji

Waiting - Mt. Fuji
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Sharon and Elaine waiting for the video to start at the Mt. Fuji visitor center.

Noodle House

Noodle House
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We had fabulous shoyu and miso ramen at a noodle house after crossing the lake. The hot soup was perfect for the cold weather. This is a view into the room where we had our lunch, sitting on tatami

mats.

Lake Crossing

Lake Crossing
Originally uploaded by Tin Hoy.

Riding a ferry to cross the lake in Hakone. Chilling!

Vinegar Drink

Vinegar Drink
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Okay, the label says Black Vinegar Drink, but it is a lot more like a very sharp, yet very refreshing apple cider. This was one of my favorite finds in Japan.