Monday, June 27, 2005


Sakurajima Volcano, Kagoshima, Southern Kyushu

Hot Spring "Hells" in Beppu, Kyushu. Close to 100deg Celsius

Hiroshima from Miyajima Island

Hiroshima-jo - was some distance from the Atomic bomb blast, and was not seriously damaged.

Kumamoto-jo, Kyushu

Kumamoto-jo - A dark black castle in the centre of Kumamoto, Kyushu

Himeiji-jo - Known as the "Heron" castle due to its white colour.

Himeiji-jo - standing at the outermost gate.

Himeiji-Jo - One of the few remaining authentic castles in Japan. About 2 hrs from Kyoto/Osaka.

Wednesday, March 23, 2005


Capsule Hotel

Furosato-onsen, Sakurajima, near Kagoshima

Himeji-jo (castle)

Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

Dragon water fountain, Horyuji Temple, near Nara

Daibutsu, Big Buddha Statue, in Nara

Todaiji, Nara

Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, near Kyoto

Tokyo Subway Map and Ticket machines

Shinto Priests in prayer at Toshogu Shrine, Nikko

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo

Sunset at Imperial Palace, Tokyo