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 exemplify Japan and its culture.
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, takes a bit of time to complete, so you’ll often see vendors cooking it up in batches, and you can see the various stages of progress going from right to left, in the above photo.
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 the citizens of Yokohama, and of joy for Pokémon fans. Pikachu Tairyou Hassei Chu officially starts on August 9 and runs until the 17th.
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.
Unique Mt. Fuji-related gifts
Follow up of yesterday’s post Mt Fuji – World Heritage site; you can see many unique Mt. Fuji related gifts in the store. The picture show decorative plates with a silver Mt Fuji. This is renowned, high quality Arita porcelain, famous throughout Japan.