One of the most gorgeous castle (and castle grounds) I have seen from all the Japanese castles I’ve seen. 4 so far I think.
Took me 3 straight hours to go around, in, through, all over the castle (and castle ground hehe). It’s friggin’ 1 – 1.5 hours ride by special express from Osaka but it is definitely worth it.
The pictures not much but I still love it. Taken in autumn. Best season I think to be in Kansai.
One of the festival drummers. Each must have his/her movements in sync with each drum beat.
He’s a pro. Been drumming all his life.
Manong means big brother or old man. Taiko refers to the Japanese drums like the one you see in this picture.
Streams and streams of salarymen (and women) going home.
Almost everyone wears a suit in this country.
Christmas or winter here in Tokyo usually brings about lots and lots of light-ups all over the cities.
They light up almost anything. From trees, parks to bridges, mountains and bamboos. Walang stir.
