Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle (Himeji City, Japan)
The present form of Himeji Castle was constructed in 1609 (Keicho 14th yr), and it has retained its original beauty for more than 400 years.

Steam Locomotive Kimaroki

Steam Locomotive Kimaroki (Nayoro City, Hokkaido, Japan)
The Kimaroki steam locomotive snow plow train. It is exhibited in Nayoro Park.

Niji-no-Matsubara

Niji-no-Matsubara, Saga prefecture, Japan.
Niji-no-Matsubara, stretching along the Karatsu Bay coastline, is designated as a national scenic beauty spot and is considered one of the three greatest pine forests of Japan.

Tsumago-juku

Tsumago-juku is a typical Japanese old town.
It is located in Nagiso, Kiso district, Nagano prefecture.

Dai-san chuoh market

Dai-san chuoh market.
City of Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, Japan.

Hatsumode

I went to Shinano shrine for Hatsumode.
`Hatsumodo' refers to the New Year's visit to a Shinto shrine or a Buddhist temple.