Mini Izakaya, Osaka Japan

Customers enjoy a few drinks at a local Izakaya, Osaka Japan

Osaka Castle skyline

Osaka castle sits among the clouds of purple hues.

Classic Japanese coffee shop #2

Here is another example of a classic Japanese Coffee shop from the 80’s period or before. This one has some interesting architectural design. These shops are pre-Starbucks invasion and are a nice break from the same chain store scenery. Also, the service is usually even better.

Cherry blossom viewing Osaka style

A train passes overhead of people enjoying cherry blossom parties , Osaka Japan

Inari Shrine, Kyoto Japan

A fox deity stands watch at Inari shrine Kyoto Japan

Railway Lines

A train leaves Kyoto station as the sun begins to set.

Winter days, Lake Biwa Japan

Walking on a cold brisk winter day in the north Lake Biwa area. For those of us that travel and love photography, a bag becomes like a faithful partner as the miles pile on.

Steam rises from the hot springs resort town of Beppu.

Beppu is situated between the sea and the mountains, and is famous for its onsen (hot springs). It has eight major geothermal hot spots, sometimes referred to as the "eight hells of Beppu"