From Tottori I said goodbye to Kayo’s family and headed to Himeji. I wanted to see Himeji Castle, said to be one of the most beautiful castles in Japan and one of its national treasures. From there I went south to Fukuoka in Kyushu. In Fukuoka I did another homestway, this time with my old boss from Okinawa. He was back at his hometown for the summer and invited me to stay with him and his family. He took me to some of the famous places including Dazaifu Tenmangu another of Japan’s great and famous shrines. He and his wife (and daughter) also shared with me some of the special foods in Fukuoka including mentaiko, and Hakta ramen. My old boss, in a way, became my new friend.

Me at Himeji Castle!

At the teahouse in Koukoen Gardens near Himeji castle.

My old boss (on the left) with me his father and daugher.

At the giant Fukuoka museum.

Me at Dazaifu Tenmangu!

Eating ramen. The daugher is 1.5 years old and already learning English from me

All the pictures are at the Full Photo Gallery