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& Rick O'Shade

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Rick O'Shade has completed the quest of
"Land of the Rising Sun" !


8th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Kiso Mountains, Nagano, And Gifu, Japan
Rick O'Shade begins his journey through Honshu!
Kiso Mountains, Nagano, And Gifu, Japan
Clear starry skies and mountains covered in snow make a visually stunning picture. The Kiso mountains are located in the prefectures of Nagano and Gifu. This mountain range is also known as the Central Alps; they meet up with the Hida Mountains and the Akaishi Mountains to form a group collectively known as the Japanese Alps.
Mount Komogatake is the most prominent peek at 2,956 m. The famous summit is named in a song called “The Land of Shinano”, the official song of Nagano.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Laveme.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Laveme the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Laveme and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 283 Find points today: 68 Hunt total: 431

LavemeRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 15


8th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japanese Park in Autumn

White Daisy Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Japanese Park in Autumn
An autumnal scene at the Chubu Sangaku National Park.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to PufFy.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with PufFy the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

PufFy gave you 1 "White Daisy Egg" FULL SIZE

Tries today: 420 Find points today: 83 Hunt total: 446

PufFyRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
(edible)


8th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Thatched Roofs, Shirakawa-Go
"One of the trains in Japan floats above the tracks due to magnetism. Its speed is 340 mph (550 km/h)!" remarked Choose a name.
"Wow! That's amazing!" responded Rick O'Shade.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!

Choose a name and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 600 Find points today: 96 Hunt total: 459

Choose a nameRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 15


8th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Rice Terraces Lit at Night
The Shinano River (Shinano-gawa) is the longest and widest river in Japan at 228 miles (367 km). It flows from the Japanese Alps to the Sea of Japan.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Mr. Panda.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Mr. Panda the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!

Mr. Panda and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 663 Find points today: 103 Hunt total: 466

Mr. PandaRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


8th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Rustic Snow Houses, Shirakawa-Go
The iconic Mt Fuji, one of the most famous mountains in the world… isn’t a mountain; it’s a volcano. It looks so serene and beautiful, but it’s active and does have the potential to cause immense damage. It last erupted in 1707, when the ash reached as far as modern-day Tokyo.
Rustic Snow Houses, Shirakawa-Go
Rustic houses in the snow in Shirakawa-Go.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Faεяydaε.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Faεяydaε the Stardust Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Faεяydaε and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 838 Find points today: 118 Hunt total: 481

FaεяydaεRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 75


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japan's Alpine Treks
"Our tour guide was explaining in the hotel foyer this morning that rice cookers are more common than an oven in Japan," said Patch.
"Well, I'm very fond of rice, but that does surprise me!" responded Rick O'Shade.
Japan's Alpine Treks
The Yatsugatake mountain range was formed from volcanic eruptions over thousands of years. Legend has it that Mt. Fuji was of inferior height but the goddess of Fuji tore down Yatsugatake leaving Fuji as the higher of the two.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Patch.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Patch the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!

Patch and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 125 Find points today: 32 Hunt total: 514

PatchRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 15


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Cloudy Peaks in Honshu
" 'Japan has over 5 million vending machines that can sell almost anything, be it batteries, ramen, sake, bananas, umbrellas, flowers—you name it and the vending machines probably stock it.'," read Abby from the tour guide.
"That's incredible! We'll have to go into town and look to see what we could get!" responded Rick O'Shade.
Cloudy Peaks in Honshu
A windy, cloudy scene in the peaks at a height of 2600m in the Chubu Sangaku National Park in Nagano, Japan.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Abby.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Abby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Abby and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 162 Find points today: 37 Hunt total: 519

AbbyRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Autumnal Japanese Landscape
Also known as USJ, the Universal Studios of Japan is found in the Kansai Prefecture. It is located in Konohana-Ku, Osaka. This tourist destination is closely based from its forefather, the Universal Studios of Florida. The main attractions include the Harry Potter themed area and the anime/manga themed areas of the theme park.
Autumnal Japanese Landscape
This beautiful misty autumnal scene was photographed in the mountains of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Jasper.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Jasper the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Jasper and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 165 Find points today: 40 Hunt total: 522

JasperRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Mount Hotaka, Japan
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Rick O'Shade!” said Unigy ruefully.
"Never mind," said Rick O'Shade. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Mount Hotaka, Japan
In Japan, autumn colours start in September at high mountains in Honshu and northern island, Hokkaido. This shot was taken at the Dakezawa Valley of Mt Hotaka (3,190m).


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Unigy.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Unigy the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Unigy and you found 20 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 242 Find points today: 53 Hunt total: 535

UnigyRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 20


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japanese Alpine Valley
"It says here that fortune cookies were first made in Japan," remarked VV.
"Oh wow, I didn't know that!" responded Rick O'Shade.
Japanese Alpine Valley
This stunning view of snow-covered peaks at sunrise is from the Chubu Sangaku National Park in the Northern Japan Alps. Eighty per cent of Japan is mountainous terrain.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to VV.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with VV the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!

VV and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 295 Find points today: 58 Hunt total: 540

VVRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 75


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Origami Crane
"More film trivia here, Olivia Anna!" remarked Rick O'Shade. "Can you name a 1985 Japanese film influenced by Shakespeare's King Lear about an ageing warlord who attempts to pass his kingdom to his three sons?"
"No, I'm not familiar with it, Rick O'Shade!"
"It's called Ran, and it says here it's one of the best films ever made."
"We'll have to make a point of seeing it, then," said Olivia Anna.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Olivia Anna.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Olivia Anna the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!

Olivia Anna and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 448 Find points today: 82 Hunt total: 564

Olivia AnnaRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Serene Japanese Garden Bridge
Tofu is an English loanword from Japanese, in which it is itself a loanword from Mandarin Chinese.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Kalila.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Kalila the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Kalila and you found 15 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 512 Find points today: 90 Hunt total: 572

KalilaRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 15


9th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Samurai Statuette
"Hey, did you know there's a Disneyland on Honshu, Rick O'Shade?" queried Midnight.
"No kidding? Where is it exactly?"
"Tokyo Disneyland is a theme park located in the Kanto region. Despite its name, it is actually located in the Chiba prefecture and not Tokyo. It's very easy to get to from Tokyo."


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Midnight.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Midnight the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Midnight and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 813 Find points today: 123 Hunt total: 605

MidnightRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Sake Barrels
You may have heard of Maglev (“Magnetic Levitation”), and Japan has it covered. Planning to have a route from Tokyo to Nagoya done and dusted by 2027, there are further plans to link the city of Nagoya with Osaka by 2045.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Lady Aelfgifu.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Lady Aelfgifu the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

Lady Aelfgifu and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 2 Find points today: 2 Hunt total: 613

Lady AelfgifuRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japanese Sika Deer
Oh look ... you won a pet!


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Tammie.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Tammie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Tammie gave you 1 "Leopard Gecko (Blep)" size 7

Tries today: 137 Find points today: 33 Hunt total: 644

TammieRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
size 7


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japanese Red Viburnum
" 'Japan has over 5 million vending machines that can sell almost anything, be it batteries, ramen, sake, bananas, umbrellas, flowers—you name it and the vending machines probably stock it.'," read Zubi from the tour guide.
"That's incredible! We'll have to go into town and look to see what we could get!" responded Rick O'Shade.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Zubi.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Zubi the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Zubi and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 163 Find points today: 37 Hunt total: 648

ZubiRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 10


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Mt Azuma, Tohoku
"When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about Japan," said Jaylee. "I've realised how little I know about it."
Rick O'Shade thought about this. "Good scheme!" he said.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Jaylee.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Jaylee the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!

Jaylee and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 332 Find points today: 61 Hunt total: 672

JayleeRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Mount Iide, Tohoku
The Shinano River (Shinano-gawa) is the longest and widest river in Japan at 228 miles (367 km). It flows from the Japanese Alps to the Sea of Japan.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Trixie.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Trixie the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!

Trixie and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 460 Find points today: 78 Hunt total: 689

TrixieRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


10th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Yellow Blossoms, Tohoku
The Aoi Festival celebrated in Kyoto is one of the festivals in Japan with the most elaborate parades. The parades consist of individuals in historical costumes and makeup because they relive the glory days of Kyoto when it was still the capital city of Japan. More than 500 people are included in the parades all dressed in noble and aristocratic style clothing. At the end of the parade, offerings are given to the deities of the Kamo Shrine – an offering by the Emperor to the gods. It is one of the three most popular festivals in Japan.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to WillDroid.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with WillDroid the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!

WillDroid and you found 10 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 658 Find points today: 104 Hunt total: 715

WillDroidRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 10


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Hazy Lake, Akita, Tohoku
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Rick O'Shade!” said Lady Jane ruefully.
"Never mind," said Rick O'Shade. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Lady Jane.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Lady Jane the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!

Lady Jane and you found 75 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 12 Find points today: 7 Hunt total: 741

Lady JaneRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 75


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Mountain Flowers, Japan
"Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this winter, Rick O'Shade!" enthused DaiDai.
"Yup. Karaoke, kimonos, karate and koi. I can't wait to go shopping"
"Oh! I was thinking more of world famous architecture, history, culture and technology. Japan has given the world so much!" said DaiDai.
Rick O'Shade unwrapped a Hello Kitty chocolate for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the packet to DaiDai. "Sure! You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy."
Mountain Flowers, Japan
Snow still lingers on the mountain passes while flowers announce the start of the warmer weather.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to DaiDai.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with DaiDai the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!

DaiDai and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 86 Find points today: 22 Hunt total: 756

DaiDaiRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Forest Cascade, Tohoku
Japan suffers from violent earthquakes because the islands are located on three tectonic plates in the Pacific. Japan’s archipelago comprises 108 active volcanoes. These volcanoes are known to bring devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Azure Beauty.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Azure Beauty the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!

Azure Beauty and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 166 Find points today: 34 Hunt total: 768

Azure BeautyRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Iide Mountains, Tohoku
You may have heard of Maglev (“Magnetic Levitation”), and Japan has it covered. Planning to have a route from Tokyo to Nagoya done and dusted by 2027, there are further plans to link the city of Nagoya with Osaka by 2045.


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Hero.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Hero the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Hero and you found 5 Travel Tokens!

Tries today: 196 Find points today: 39 Hunt total: 773

HeroRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
x 5


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Night Forest, Hachimantai
“I don't know how to pronounce half of these place names, Rick O'Shade!” said Artie ruefully.
"Never mind," said Rick O'Shade. "We'll look them up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Artie.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Artie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!

Artie gave you 1 "Travel Token - Japan" size 7

Tries today: 289 Find points today: 51 Hunt total: 785

ArtieRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD
size 7


11th Jan 2023
Rick O'Shade goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Mt Mitsuishi, Tohoku
Rick O'Shade has now completed his journey through Honshu! As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!
Fox, Looking For A Hill To Sled Down
Ah! Wintertime. This Fox is ready to go out and enjoy the snow that fell during the night. I have a brand new sled; you can guess how I acquired it. I put some wax on the runners as I am told this will make it go fast, and I want to feel the wind in my fur. Are we all ready?

Look, I found a hill. It looks a tiny bit steep, but I can do this. Have I been sledding before? Well, no, this is my first time, but how hard can it be? You sit, see here, the green boards–this is where you sit. You hold onto this rope, and you push off with your feet.

Here we go. Oh my, this is quite fast. Oh! Now I am going much faster; the hill must have become steeper. Why can’t I steer this? I forgot there is a tree on the lower part of the hill. If I just put all my weight to one side, I should be able to…fall over into a pile of snow. Well, that was fun. Should I do it again?


Rick O'Shade has enjoyed his journey through Honshu, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy a journey through Japan!


While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Smoki.

Rick O'Shade shook paws with Smoki the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!

Smoki gave you 1 "Fox, Looking For A Hill To Sled Down" FULL SIZE

Tries today: 325 Find points today: 58 Hunt total: 792

SmokiRick O'ShadeQUEST REWARD