Petting the Bull

This cow statue sits in the Kitano Tenmengu Shrine in Kyoto. I have no idea why there is a cow there but some shrines have cow statues. It is good luck to scratch the cow.

A Temple in Tatsuno

One of my hobbies is taking photos of the different styles of roof tiles. Temples, shrines and castles are an interesting source for new styles. This was when we were exploring the town of Tatsuno which is famous for its soy sauce.

Outdoor Art

This statue is just outside the main doors of the Hyogo Prefectural Art Museum.

Hunterwassen in Osaka

On one of the man made islands in Osaka Bay is an island dedicated to garbage. This island has some of the most spectacular modern buildings in Japan designed by Austrian architect, Hunterwassen. Colorful, beautiful and a lot of subtle curves.

Climbing the Stairs

Temples and shrines always seem to be located high on a hill. This small temple in Mino was no exception and it was not exceptional.

Himeji Sake Bar

There is a bar in Himeji station that has all the different kinds of sake made in Hyogo prefecture. It is a great place to visit if you have some time to kill before catching the train to your next destination.

Outside Junkudo

There is  a place outside Junkdo book store on the 3rd floor that has a makeshift tunnel made with 2x4's and some benches for people to sit and relax. Interesting structure.