Large branch of a tree at a temple that is staked up so it won't break off.














Our latest adventure into Japanese cuisine. It is called Chanko and we cooked it at our table. In the pot is chicken, tofu, Chinese cabbage, leeks, fried tofu, and noodles. It cooked in a broth and was actually quite delicious.













Two Japanese friends we spent the day with on Oct. 12th. They took us to the temple in the background, a museum, and to the restaruant in the previous picture.