So yesterday we took the shinkansen up to Niigata, to visit the Hakusan-jinja Shrine. For New Years, going to shrines is a big deal, and they are open with a Matsuri style fair going on. Yesterday was the last day to go. We got there pretty much as things were shutting down, which wasn't entirely a bad thing. I took some pictures which I will ( Read more... )

Updated: ( Japan Todo Lis 8-17-2006 )

Tickets for Japan are taken care of. now for all the little details.

me: *points to father's computer loading a website ( Read more... )