花見 Hanami
July 30, 2009 | Filed Under Spring in Japan | Leave a Comment
Cherry blossom viewing in Shofukujiyama Park, Akitsu, Higashi-Hiroshima.
山陽本線 San’yo Line
July 25, 2009 | Filed Under Transport and travel | Leave a Comment
Looking along part of the JR San’yo Line from a level crossing near Saijo Station.
鳥取砂丘 Tottori Sand Dunes
July 24, 2009 | Filed Under Nature and views, The sea | Leave a Comment
The sand dunes at Tottori.
鞆の浦 Tomo-no-Ura
July 23, 2009 | Filed Under Inland Sea, Nature and views, The sea | Leave a Comment
The fishing village of Tomo-no-Ura (in Fukuyama City), seen from Taishiden, part of Ioji Temple, a temple in the hills above the village. Quite a climb, but well worth it.
田んぼ Rice paddy
July 22, 2009 | Filed Under Plants and flowers, Summer in Japan | Leave a Comment
Growing rice in Saijo.