More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

The full and proper name of the kaikyo Messe is the Yamaguchi International Trade and Cultural center. It's located in Shimonoseki as pa...

This is in Tenjin, Fukuoka, but it could be any Japanese city. More typical Japanese landscapes....

Got round to finishing another mask, a second version of the Akaoni, or Red Ogre. The earlier version of the red demon mask can be seen her...

Yatogi Shrine, sometimes pronounced Yatsugi, is a delightful shrine located on the Yamanobenomichi a little south of Isonokami in Tenri. Th...

One of the things that attracts me to Iwami kagura is the sheer dedication and professionalism of the dancers, though in fact there are no p...

Nothing much exciting this post, just some views of my backyard! Actually we don't have a backyard, our house backs directly on to the m...

This small wayside shrine is located just of the Yamanobenomichi a little south of Isonokami Shrine in Tenri. I believe it is a Hakusan Shr...

The 360 degree views from the tower are well worth the 600 yen entrance fee. To the NE the Kanmon bridge connecting Honshu with Kyushu To th...

Kaikyo Yume Tower, 153 metres in height, is located in the port of Shimonoseki as part of a complex including convention and exhibition area...

Today, May 5th, is Children's Day in Japan. In Kawado, the village across the river, it is also the day of the year's most important...