Monday 28 April 2008

Monstertemple


Throw your babies into the lava pit on the left.

Osaka Dome, River Harbor

Note the flood gates on the right.

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Sunday 27 April 2008

Abandoned Fairground in Tennoji


Reminds me of Spirited Away. Spooky.

Friday 25 April 2008

Floodgate

3 of them on 3 rivers. There are 2 release mechanisms. A "slow one" for taifuns and a "cut the ropes one" for tsunamis.

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Tuesday 15 April 2008

Sunday 13 April 2008

Kobe Zoo, German-build House

Osaka Cityscape, View from Osaka Dome


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Thursday 10 April 2008

元気 焼き鳥, Our favorite Yakitori


The best chicken livers in town. She eats them raw but I'd rather have them grilled.

Tuesday 8 April 2008

View From My Home

Mikan Orchard


Popular with families. "Pick all you can eat" and picnic area.

View From My Bicycle

Wedding Party


Why are there little American flags on the desks?

Osaka Castle during Sakura


Concrete rebuild. Not worth going in. Looks nice on the outside though.

Kyoto

Around Nara Castle

View from Home

Bathroom


It's a Yamaha bathroom. (They don't just make pianos, motorbikes and archery equipment)

Tree and Me

Tower Of The Sun 2


Scary. One day that golden mirror will focus the sun's deadly beams on unsuspecting tourists.

I'm sure it inspired Zelda Windwaker, especially considering Nintendo's offices not being terribly far away.

Tower Of The Sun 1

Japanese Home

Osaka City Highway 2

Osaka City Highway 1

Nanba Parks

House Protest


The banners proclaim a love for sunshine and a hate for the company who will build a tall sunshade just next.