Apple picking In Yaita

Apple picking and apple products are a big event in the Tochigi in autumn. There are many small orchards where you can go and pick your own apples. I counted around 20 orchards in the Yaita region alone. The season begins around mid-September with a couple of varieties, but by mid-October there are a huge… Read More Apple picking In Yaita

October 31, 2015June 3, 2017 louoz55Leave a comment

Fire festival In Otawara

This local Buddhist festival is held at a nearby shrine in October. Complete with fire walkers. Actually a large number of the people watching also walked the fire.. maybe next year 🙂 On my (translated) maps it is called either Henshoin or Naritasan and I have no idea which is correct, maybe both. The Kanji… Read More Fire festival In Otawara

October 25, 2015June 3, 2017 louoz55Leave a comment

Just Life in Japan

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Month: October 2015

Apple picking In Yaita

Fire festival In Otawara