I have just finished a Skype call to my son in Japan. He lives in Tokyo, and called for Mother's Day. It is celebrated in Japan today as well. Last year was lovely. We were actually in Okayama - famous for it's Korakuen garden at his Mother-in-law's place ............ so the two Mum's were together on Mother's Day.
Some of conversation was about where we want to go when we visit Kyushuin September. He and our daughter-in-law will join us and we will share a rented car to travel around.
I know I want to see Nagasaki. This city has a European background and apparently this is reflected in the architecture.There is much promoting peace after having rebuilt after the atomic bomb.
This whole island has many thermal areas with hot springs a feature in many areas. Beppo with it's thermal area and monkeys bathing in steaming pools always seems very exotic !
Pottery towns are also famous so I imagine we will be wanting to visit some of these traditional potteries as we tour the island.
Kumamoto looks a lovely city. The Shakain Koya Temple, Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Jojuen Park all sound like places I will definitely be wanting to visit.
Fukuoka is of course also a city we will want to spend some time in! Already I can see some serious planning will be needed to fit it all in! As one week will be a little like Golden week and a public holiday we will need to book early.
I love Japan. There is just so much variety in the architecture and landscapes in the different islands.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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