Japan Mar/Apr 2006

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Views of the Japanese alps from Matsumoto castle.
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For ceremonial use
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In our room in the fujioto. For dinner we were served invisible fish, tiny crabs, eaten whole, bees, and pupae yum, and crystalized kumquats dreamy. As well as gohei mochi, a type of rice cake on a stick in a sweet soya sauce.
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Beautiful Fujioto
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Tsumago historic village. as much of modern life is hidden from the road to retain the historic atmosphere.
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Walking the Nakasendo pathway, from Magome back to Tsumago. The old road that linked Tokyo and Kyoto.
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Temples and shrines in Takayama a city nestled in the Japan Alps.
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A childrens shrine surrounded by confectionery.
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