my home country

Nagoya castle in Aichi. Accessible facility. Elevator helps wheelchair and old age guests.

Matsumoto castle in Nagano is often said three of the best Japanese castles. It remains more than 400 years. We can see the real old ages. It made by woods. Inside castle is not accessible for wheelchair. Impossible to renew. Enjoy surroundings and garden.  

Izumo shrine in Shimane. Japanese old emperor shrine.
Good accessible tourist place. You should try to get a  Japanese fortune slip.

Japan is famous for hot-springs " Onsen ".  Kusatsu Onsen is a historical hot-spring cure.
Very hot water coming from the earth naturally. We call hot water river " hell's riverside ".
Old story says, when we die, the judge chose heaven or hell on " hell's riverside ".
A huge Onsen pool on the end of the river. Good for health. Naked is a rule in Japan.

Japanese food is so nice.
Left : typical Japanese guest house dinner.   Right: Japanese BBQ with beer.

A whole live fresh squid lunch in Yobuko, Kyusyu.
First dish " sashimi ".  Second dish " boiled squid dumpling ".  Third dish " flied legs, rice, soup, and desert ".

Okinawa is southern tropical islands. Many islands keep their traditional lives. Taketomi island has a special culture and festival. Each house does not have a key gate. All the island people are like a family. Lions " Seasar " on ceiling protect house and family.  

A bull touring is famous for tourist. The time of island is so slow. Local people pray their gods. Many shrine exist in town. I found a small stature on the corner.  

Ishigaki island of Okinawa is the best sea in Japan. It is famous for diver to watch Manta ray. Kabira Bay is so clean that many coral is alive. We can enjoy the great sea easily by grass boats.

Iriomote island of Okinawa is subtropical zone. The great jungle tour boats are bit accessible. Staff helped me. Boats went to river through mangrove forests. After 30 minutes ride, 2 hours trekking by foot. I cannot walk, so I did not go a deep forest, but my family went there and took some photo.

Old capital Kyoto is the most popular destination for tourist. Many temple and nice garden.