Samarkand

One of our favourite restaurants in Busan is an ethnic place in Chinatown from the Silk Road. This was a new taste for us and fantastic food. And interesting designs on the dishes, too.

Fireworks in Kobe

Every summer there is a fireworks festival in Kobe that attracts many tourists... many of them couples on a romantic date... to the harbor to watch the show. It lasts for one and a half hours and can be viewed from many places in the city but the best view is at Merican Park.

Harbour Lights

Lights guiding the way into the harbor at Beppu, Japan.

Working Boats

Boats at the wharf waiting for their next job. A busy harbour on a small island.

Niigatsu-do

One of my favorite temples in Japan is in Nara not from Todaiji and the Great Buddha. This temple is usually not so busy and offers a great view over Nara as well as the opportunity to interact with the local deer in the area.

Temple Above Busan

We have been to Busan, Korea many times and love the vibe of the city. Within the city limits in the hills behind Busan is Beomosa Temple. This is a wonderful place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Seoul Time

We have been to Seoul only once together but I have been there many times. It never ceases to amaze me how Seoul can change and get better yet keep its historic beauty intact.

Street Snacks in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur has a great variety of street food due to the great varieties of culture in the town. You can see these kind of snack stalls all around the city.

Street Food in Tainan

When we are in Taiwan we like to indulge ourselves with the local food This is at the weekend night market which is bustling with activity and interesting food.

The Awaji Bridge

The Awaji Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world... or at least it was when it first opened just before the year 2000. We pass under this bridge whenever we take the Jumbo Ferry from Kobe to Shodoshima. It's magnificent.

Carp Streamers

Carp streamers show up in Japan in late April and early May. They are a declaration that there is a boy in this household.

Morning River Fish

The fish in the rivers of Malacca seemed awfully calm and eager for food or air!

Deagu Scenery

We were wandering through the on burial mounds in Daegu and just taking in all the beautiful scenery when it started to rain a bit.

Dried Squid in Hua Hin

This is a dried squid vendor on the beach in Hua Hin. This is a very popular snack in Japan that you eat with beer. I was surprised to see it in Thailand... but then again, there is a lot of seafood in Thailand.

Thai Night Market

One of the best things about Thailand is the food. It is so delicious! And there is an abundance of food at all times of the day.

A View From the Top

Centre Street in Kobe is a lively place every day of the week. This is a view looking down on Centre Street after closing time.

Modern Vices

A young monk is addicted to the modern toys of the new millenium with the approval of Buddha.

Sannomiya Train Station

The view as I set foot on the train station platform one beautiful summer evening.

Cats of Kobe

There are plenty of cats in Kobe. I see cats lining the alleyways on my way to the train in the morning. "The early cat catches the bird!" Usually I see them lounging around looking very smug.

Osaka Sky Building

Recently, I don't often go to Osaka... no reason to go there these days. But on the odd occasion when I do go, I like to head over to Sky Building. The area is changing. There is a lot going on in Osaka.

Mother Nature

This the reservoir in the mountains just a short hike from where we live. It's a beautiful place to get away from it all.

Somewhere Near Borobudur

Sometimes it is the places that you are not expecting that are the most interesting. This temple was near Borobudur Temple and was a very pleasant surprise.

Busan in Black & White

The back lanes of Busan in black & white.

Night Train Indonesia

Travelling through Indonesia takes time. It doesn't look far on the map but it was about 18 hours from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Mostly riding the train at night.

The Main Pagoda on Mt. Koya

I like going to Mt. Koya but it is about a 3 hour trip from Kobe. As it is, I must take 2 trains, a cable car and a bus to get there making it a little more troublesome than a typical trip.  But the trouble is worth it.

A New Part of Ikuta Shrine

This area was made larger and newer with a "torii" tunnel. An interesting place for tourists to photograph.

A Kobe Landmark

Port Tower is a Kobe landmark even though it is visible mostly from the water. I like its simplicity and the fact that it is still working after all these years. It is about 55 years old and has an observation deck and a rotating restaurant that continues to function. Well done Kobe.

Murtabak

We fell in love with this breakfast while we were staying in Kuala Lumpur.