The spooky trees

We saw many of these trees in Japan. They look alright in the daylight, but imagine seeing them at night and you would get nightmares. They would look at though they are trying to get their talons in you. Spooky, eh?

An Escapade in Japan -- Part 4

March 16th 2009
Kinkakuji (The Golden Pavilion) and Nijo Castle ************************************************ My notes for 21st February consist of the following: 21-Feb-2009 1) Travel to Himeji on JR pass (8:50 Hikari shinkansen) 2) Put the luggage in the locker (600 yen) 3) Walk 10 minutes to Himeji castle, spend about 1 hour. 4) Alternatively, take the Loop Bus from Station. 5) Take the Himeji -> ... read more

Asia » Japan

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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