Monthly Archives for August 2014
The 3 wise Monkeys, Toshogu Shrine
The famous carving of the three wise monkeys is located over a doorway in the Toshugu Shrine. They were also carved by Hidari Jingoro. The monkeys show see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.The three wise monkeys are … Continue reading
Kegon Falls, Nikko
The photo above is the popular sightseeing destination of Kegon Falls in Nikko. At 97 meters high (318 ft), it is one of the three highest falls in Japan and also one of the so-called “Eight Views”, said to … Continue reading
Okonomiyaki
Japan has always had plenty of okonomiyaki restaurants, but its popularity at festival food stalls has really taken off in the last couple of years. The whole cooking process for the crepes, which include cabbage, pork, and a sweet sauce, … Continue reading
Pikachu in Yokohama
Pikachu Tairyou Hassei Chu (“An Outbreak of Pikachus”) Pokémon event going on this month in Yokohama. About 50 Pikachu that will be on hand to greet visitors to the city’s Minato Mirai bayside district. It was a moment of pride for … Continue reading
Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is Japan’s largest, best preserved castles (as it was destroyed in wars, earthquakes or fires) and was one of Japan’s first World Heritage Sites. It boasts 4.8 km of walls and has recently reopened after years of renovation.