Jamin's Trip to Japan

At the beginning of November, Jamin was able to travel with his Dad to Japan. Usually the family doesn't go on big trips like this because of the expense, and the time away from the boys' schooling, but we made an exception with this trip. Even though Mom and Jesse missed them terribly, Jamin and his Dad had a great trip! Even with the cold, rainy weather and getting sick.

This picture directly below is a school report that Jamin did on Japan a couple of weeks before he went on his trip.

Tokyo Airport

Bus Terminal in Okinawa




While in Nago, Japan, Jamin got to visit a really cool aquarium, with awesome sea life.

Sand snakes

This museum claims to have the world's largest glass for an aquarium.

Manta Ray

Exit of the Aquarium

Shoes are to be taken off at the front of the door (inside) of most Japanese homes/hotels, etc.

One of the 'tiny' hotel rooms that the guys slept in.

Japanese guitars in the market


The special lining in the tile is for all the blind....braille on the road.

Market in Okinawa

A common car found in Japan



Dried pig head anyone?



This is for real.....and no, Jamin didn't partake...

Jamin's first traditional Japanese meal....rice, squid ink'd soup, sushi and veggies....yum! I don't think he ate much of this either.

Japanese/Chinese castle in Okinawa

Entrance to the castle

Emperor's Throne (not for the current emperor)

Diagram of the castle courtyard

Exit of the castle

Flowers in Japan

Jamin is a coffee drinker, and enjoyed this at the airport.

Jamin has grown out of the Pokemon era, but got a kick out of this Pokemon plane in Japan.

Most restrooms in hotels and sometimes residences have heated toilet seats, along with nice little sprayers called bidets.

They even have 7 Eleven convenient stores...

Tower of Peace in Miyazaki

Jamin is our insect guy....and took a picture of this praying mantis while in Japan.

Indonesian pottery brought to Japan

Indonesian graveyard in Japan

Mrs. Fumi and friends....Jamin's 1st Japanese tea party

Bible study in Bro. Udonishi's house

Jamin looking out over Kagoshima

Kumomoto Castle in Kumomoto

Train station, about to leave and take a ferry across the channel to Shimonozaki.

Not to ride, just to look at....

Old fire truck in Japan

Bro. Udo, Jamin, Mrs. Korewa and friend in Shimonozaki

Shinto temple (worship of the sun god)

Jamin is not a big seafood guy, but out of desperation and hunger,

he found a new favorite....fried prawn.

Isn't Mr. Prawn adorable? He is dead...don't worry. He can't really see you :)

Kyoto Airport control tower

Jamin with friends of Bro. Udo

Tallest pagoda in the world, in Kyoto, Japan

Small castle in Kyoto

Two bells at the Kyoto castle

The trees were just beginning to turn.....it was wet and cold this day.

And of course, what trip is not complete without looking at cars! Jamin got to visit the Toyota Museum...and took about 30 pics. I narrowed down to a few....your welcome!

Public bus in Japan

Family in the terminal, in native clothing (suits and kimono dresses)

This was not a normal mode of transportation. The guys just happen to see this motorcycle and side car, and snapped a shot.

Nightlife in Yokohama

Looking above the city while at the top of the Sky Garden.

Jamin's "Home Sweet Home".....he ate here at least once a day.

Mrs. Fujii and friends....bible study

On the way to the airport to head for Cebu.

Tower in Tokyo

Actual Tokyo Tower

Coming soon in a different post.....Japan videos!