Tsugaru Straits
The weather in Tsugaru Straits still cold & slightly snowy. Tsugaru straits extending east from the Sea Of Japan to the open ocean between the Japanese islands of Honshu & Hokkaido.The Seikan Tunnel linking Aomori and Hakodate cities runs beneath the strait. Dolphins playfully approaching and swimming alongside ships can be seen in spring.
Hakodate Station, Hokkaido
Hakodate Station is a railway station on the Hakodate main line in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan operated by the Japan Rail Hokkaido Company. There is a very nice red sculpture in front of the station and a lot of “sashimi” store nearby. The station is also very close to the Hakodate Market.
Hamarikyu Garden, Tokyo
Good morning from Hamarikyu Garden, Tokyo.It’s Spring now, The beautiful “Rape Blossoms” are at its peak!
Taiko Bridge, Dazaifu Tenmangu
Taiko Bridge in Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka is formed from three elements, the first arched bridge represents the past, the flat bridge the present, and the second arched bridge the future. It is typically a Buddhism in conception, reflecting the idea that one thought only should be held at the given time.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
The main symbol of Fushimi Inari Shrine is the red gates, here is the mini version of it. They are used as Ema – a wooden plate to write your wishes down & hang them on special racks as petitions to the Gods.