No-Name Japan 2001 Trip

Last updated Dec. 28, 2001

The Big Japan Trip
Some of the staff took a trip to Japan at the end of October, and here are the pictures for you to gawk at. Ever wondered if you'll really see sailor-suited students running around in Japan? Wonder if little school kids really wear those bright yellow hats? Curious just what Japan looks like? You can find all that out here!

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Statue inside Toudaiji Temple.	Scale model of Toudaiji Temple.	Another statue inside Toudaiji Temple.	Another nearby temple.
All the temples seem to be at the end of long stairways.	It's NOT the temple from Love Hina.	Special purifying water for temple visitors.	A cutlery/sword/knife shop in Nara.
A temple ceremony for the little girl.	A traditional wedding!	More temples.	And even more temples.
Waiting for the Osaka river tour.	Where's the boat?	There it is.	They have boat attendants on board.
Another tour uses a paddle boat.	Better view of the paddle boat.	The ceiling can lower so the boat can pass low bridges.	That airplane is actually the sign for a love hotel.
Osaka Dome. There's some kind of concert today.	LOTS of people are waiting for the concert.	One of the moats around Osaka Castle.	Our other native friend/guide, Hideya-san, and Andy.
There's the castle!	It's a longer walk than it first looked.	Some kind of festival going on in front of the castle.	Closer view of Osaka Castle. The shogun probably didn't build that elevator.