Japan Adventure

This statue had a real sword in his hand.


This cat looked a little & sounded a LOT like Sachi . . .


This is where I came out of the temple at the end of viewing the doll exhibit. It was fabulous, but there were no cameras allowed. Jusaburo Tsujimura was the artist & he's the most famous doll-maker in Japan. The dolls were dressed in exquisite authentic costumes, made from antique silk kimono fabric with amazing detail. Here's more info: http://www.miyajimanetwork.com/miyajimanetwork_jusaburo08_EN.html


Two women praying in the temple.

I'm putting some of the healing incense smoke on my bad knee -- never hurts to cover ALL your bases!