I took this picture about ten years ago when our plane was on holding pattern waiting to be landed at Tokyo Narita Airport. It was a rare occasion because the plane coming from U.S. crossing Pacific Ocean normally does not see Fujisan before landing at Narita. […]
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Fall Foliage in Japan
I visited Japan many times and always in the fall for the beautiful foliage colors. These pictures were taken in Hokkaido, Towadako, Hirazumi, Shirakawa Village, etc. in the past.

Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle is the largest as well as the most beautiful castle in Japan. It is on the list of World Heritage sites.

Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island
This is “O-Torii Gate” of Itsukushima Shinto Shrine on Miyajima Island, a World Heritage Site. It is one of the reasons I am currently taking a tour of Western Honshu, Japan.

Gokayama and Shirakawa Village (五箇山/白川鄉) Japan (6 Images)
I visited this World Heritage Site last November (2013). The fall foliage colors were just beautiful and the light snow fell on top of trees the night before was just the “icing” on the cake!