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11/08
22:47
Kurodake 黒岳 is probably the tallest mountain in the the Daisetsuzan 大雪山 mountain range. Daisetsuzan is affectionally know as “The Roof of Hokkaido”.
Kurodake has a different face every season; a great place to visit all year round. Flowers in spring and summer, autumn leaves in autumn (obviously). And skiing/snowboarding in winter. An abundance of wildlife to see too, including the shy Hokkaido fox.
12
11/08
00:03
I like roads at night. For one, I find it easier to drive (at night) because there’s less glare. Photo opportunities are also bountiful; car lights are pretty.
There’s a certain quality about night shots that I can’t put my finger on. A little help? ^^.
07
11/08
23:50
There I was souvenir-shopping along International St. (国際道り) in Naha City, Okinawa. What did I spy as I looked down at this shelf? That’s an interesting little cardboard sign. What does it say? 沖縄限定コンドーム… Okinawa limited edition condomu?
07
11/08
11:11
Took this from one of my favourite comics. How painfully true. ^^.
06
11/08
19:12
Okinawa wasn’t always one of Japan’s many prefectures. In fact, it was a small independent kingdom to begin with. The Ryukyu Kingdom ruled the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa) for almost 400 years before they were annexed by Japan. Back when the Ryukyu Kingdom was still around, the King held his court at Shurijo.
Another interesting fact, the Ryukyu Kingdom had a tributary relationship with China since the 15th century. When the Satsuma clan invaded the kingdom in 1609, they were forced into maintaining a tributary relationship with Satsuma and the Tokugawa shogunate; this on top of their relationship with China. Must have been pretty hard for them. Small ocean kingdom getting bullied all the time. >< .