Cutest Neko

I am just so cute. Keep going and you will see why...

Cutest Neko

A little itch...

Cutest Neko

A little roll...

Cutest Neko

Now I play...

Cutest Neko

Okay, so I am bored.... ( :

People's Prayers

Michael also had a wish but he did not hang it up...

Miko near Kingaoku

I was lucky to meet two Miko (Geisha in training) near Kingaoku

Traditional Japanese Tofu Lunch

I tried out one of those traditional Japanese tofu lunch and it was delicious!

Back Ally of Kyoto

I wish I were here during the cherry blossom time...

Stone Lion

Faithfully guarding the entrance to a off the beaten path shrine

Night Time in Kyoto

A shot of the Kyoto night life

Preserving Their Faith

Volunteers turn out in large numbers to assist the temple in its annual clean up

Sachiko

Sachiko and I shared a Kodak moment in Kyoto. Sachiko is a bio-chem (or nutrition, I couldn't really tell) major in Kansei University.

Ayumi

Ayumi has just gotten a job at a audit firm. She and Sachiko are good friends.

Two Young Ladies in Kimono...

Aren't they so lovely?

Sachiko Getting Married...

Don't worry, she is just trying on the traditional Japanese wedding dress. ( :

Traditional Japanese Dresses

Do we look Japanese or what?

A Friend from Home

I met Sharon the same place I met Ayumi and Sachiko - at the Kyoto English Walking Tour. She is an amazing lady who has travelled the world some 30 years earlier. Sharon, I hope your trip home is a safe and pleasant one. ( :

Kiyomizu Temple

This is where the famous love stones are - The legend has it that if you can reach one rock from another with your eyes closed, your true love will show up in the next two years. Sachiko just helped me completed my walk between the two love stones. Oh true love, where are you??

7-5-3 Celebration

In Japan, age 7, 5 and 3 are considered the danger years for boys and girls. Therefore, they dress up to go to shrines and pray for blessing. Is she soooo kawai??