Made it
 

Well it was a lot more present trip this time to Japan. The plane wasn't full and the wife and I had an extra seat in our row. Plenty of room to stretch out and sleep:D

Upon arrival in Kyoto, went out to see a festival that's being held this am. Last night everyone was out in the streets dressed in there finest yukatas and drinking, eating, socializing, and looking at the neighborhood " floats" which are built by certain "family crests" that hold dieaties (sp) (gods) and offerings. All lit up with baskets and kegs of saki. (Pics to follow if they will download, they are full of detail)
Just woke up to get ready to watch the parade, I'll get back to you later.
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Well, let's try some pictures.

Shogun or samurai family armor with arrows on right.

Old Japanese man explaining his family "crest" woven into tapestry.

What a different culture. Please keep us updated on your travels; it will be like we are there too (minus the long a$$ flight and funny food) :D

Glad you made it and be safe

Have fun "Martysun":)

Hey look, they have Tawn's shoes:eek:
He could work as a Captain or mate in Japan:D
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I find this just amazing. When you flush the toilet, it fills from the back just like ours. However, they have a little spout that you can wash your hands with the water that is filling the tank. It's almost like a little sink on top of the toilet. You rinse your hands and the water runs into the tank filling it for the next flush.
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Are you sure that's not for cleaning something else?? :D

It's a great idea for a water saver. With all those people, if it saved even a few an OZ of water per flush, it would add up to millions of gallons rather quickly.

Judge Yachts hat made it to Japan.
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