My Golden Week - Japan - Part I

[Furono]

Every year we usually go to a few places around Japan on this Japanese Holliday season called Golden Week. We went to Oita first which is known for Takasakiyama (Monkey filled mountain) , Onsens (Much volcanic activity and lots of hot springs baths and food) , and Harmony Land (Hello Kitty Amusement Park).

We also went to an island that gets connected to the mainland when the tide goes out. When that happens thousands of people go hunting for Kai shell fish.

Last we went to Aichi Farm. We had a Japanese style BBQ there which is different from the American style.

Here is part one of our Oyasumi:

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When the tide goes out many people hunt for kai.
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Digging for Kai
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Takasakiyama Monkey Park
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Keila got to milk a cow for the first time.
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[NeilL]

Very nice, thank you!

These are places I don't know about, and I'm looking forward to seeing more from around Japan, especially the natural/geological attractions such as Onsens.

Neil

[vaio2006]

Sweet Photos!
I'll be back in Tokyo in a few days...
but yeah, Golden Week is the worst time to go anywhere!

Its like the Yamanote Line during rush hour everywhere you go!