Takoyaki
Takoyaki (Octopus balls) originally from Osaka has become such a popular street snack, you may find takoyaki stalls in other parts of Japan too.
Shinkansen
Japan has one of the most extensive and advanced rail systems in the world. One of the most outstanding examples of Japan’s trains is the Shinkansen which can travel at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, and extends from the south of Kyushu to the north of Honshu, with an extension under construction to connect Hokkaido to the far north. The Shinkansen is great for its frequency, timeliness, and convenience. Trains on the busiest routes run every 10-15 minutes, and they are almost always on time. Tickets are comparable to airline rates, about 13,000 Yen each way between Yokohama and Kyoto, for a two-hour journey.
Mt Nokogiri – Hyakushaku Kannon
Hyakushaku Kannon – carving of the Buddhist Goddess of mercy in Nokogiri- yama, “Sawtooth Mountain” in Chiba Pref. This statue of goddess Kannon is 30.3 meters high, sculpted with sharp lines into the vertical cliff edge. A shaku is a Japanese measurement of the average length between nodes on bamboo. There are other sculptures along the hiking trails which combined with the spectacular scenery of the Bōsō Hills and Tokyo Bay, make Mount Nokogiri a popular tourism destination.
Yokohama’s Marine Tower
What a pleasant find day today! Greeting from Yokohama’s Marine Tower Happy Friday!
Tokyo Daijingu
Tokyo Daijingu is one of the 5 major Shinto shrines in Tokyo that is devoted to worshiping the spirits of deities. This shrine is especially popular for increasing luck in finding love and having a good marriage. Here, a wide selection of good luck charms and unique fortunes can be found, such as the marriage-tying fortune, blood-type fortune, love-life fortune and flower fortune.