Crispy Mint M&M's

Found these while at our local O-ban celebration tonight. It looks likes they are currently being sold here in Japan and in Australia.

Thriller Fantasy Museum light show

The Thriller Fantasy Museum is a horror museum with a horror restaurant and the above music and light show. We didn't actually tour the museum, we were on a treasure hunt at the time. We just stumbled upon the light show while following our treasure map.

More about the treasure hunt tomorrow...

Yukinoura Beach

Above is Yukinoura Beach in Oseto. I had heard from many people that this is a wonderful beach. A great place to snorkel, swim, etc...

It wasn't a great place when we were there. The waves were crashing right on the beach. We went in... once, then spent the rest of the time picking sand out of everything! I have seen pictures of a beautiful and serene cove with families happily playing in the water. It must have just been bad days when we went.

At least he was happy.

Tsugane Waterfall

We liked Tsugane Waterfall in Oseto so much that we visited it twice last week and we'll likely go back this week.

It's a beautiful waterfall in a beautiful location... not far from Yukinoura Beach. The first picture is from the lower falls and the second photo is what you find when you hike up the trail.

From the parking area, it a short 300 meter hike over a dam and through this tunnel. It is a very easy hike on a paved trail. The hike up to the upper falls is a little more rustic, though there is a bathroom along the way.

Cola and Lemon Squash Kit Kat!

Lemon Squash is apparently a drink. There are two two-packs in this box. One is the cola flavor and the other the Lemon Squash. Both are white chocolate, so I won't try them. I hope I remember to re-post a taste review when my resident taste-tester gets home.

Riding the bus

I don't have the chance to ride the bus where we live now in Kyushu, but it's something that's fun to do in that thar' big city up north. I miss it.

Yes, my life is that exciting!

The Jinmuji Trail

This trail is near the Jinmuji Station on the Keikyu Line in Zushi. We were up visiting the Kanagawa area the first week in July.

I LOVE this trail! Head out of the Jinmuji Station, make a left and keep the tracks on your left as you walk to the second traffic light. Make a right at the light and follow the road past the school and past the senior center. The trail entrance is behind the senior center.

That's one big Buddha! It's hidden on the trail, but if you know where to look, it's a great find!

You can gauge the size of the Buddha if you can see that tiny jar between the Buddha's feet. It's about the size of a soda can.

Take a break while hiking for some rock climbing at Mt. Takatori. This is a very popular place to climb.

That elderly gentleman and another guy were preparing to climb.