@ Cliff Path, Shikoku Tammy begins her journey through Shikoku! Cliff Path, Shikoku One of the advantages of living on an island is the unparalleled opportunity for incredible clifftop walks, to benefit from the fresh air and exercise, to view the flora and fauna of the area and to enjoy the benefits of nature. After your trek around Shikoku's coastline, relax in an onsen (hot spring) to soothe away that ache in your muscles!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Ginger.
Tammy shook paws with Ginger the Gingerbread Cookie Kid. They both received one silver mole!
Blue And Copper Egg The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.
Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.
Cherry Blossoms in Bud The beautiful blooms of the cherry blossom are one of the surest and most celebrated signs of spring. Cherry blossoms emerge before the leaves on the trees do, and the first sign of their impending arrival are green buds on the branches of the tree.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Tammy shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut gave you 1 "Blue And Copper Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Naruto Bridge, Shikoku "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, Joker?" queried Tammy. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" Joker grinned. "You mean ohayō gozaimasu! Yes, pronounced 'Ohio goz-eye-mass'!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Joker.
Tammy shook paws with Joker the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku Entranceways of Japanese houses called genkan signal where you should take off your shoes by means of its raised floors. The lower area indicates where you should remove your shoes and the raised upper area, often in a different type of flooring, is considered indoor living space.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Tammy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves Why are melons in Japan VERY expensive? These fruit play a large part in the country’s gift-giving culture. Samurai would give tangerines or melons to their shogun as a mark of appreciation. Nowadays, fruit farmers tend to these fruits extremely carefully by hand, which adds to their attraction. Cantaloupe melons are one of the most famous varieties and can cost over $200 each. Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves Soft focus golden/orange ginkgo leaves in autumnal sunshine make a soothing picture.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to wiggles.
Tammy shook paws with wiggles the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Lantern in Japan From the 1630s to 1853, Japan exercised a strict isolationist policy known as Sakoku – or “closed country,” which is one of the most interesting facts about Japan. Stone Lantern in Japan This type of Japanese stone lantern is typically found by a pond or lake. The "fire box" beneath the crowning stone umbrella is usually hexagonal. This traditional stonemasonry dates back to the Edo period.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Honey.
Tammy shook paws with Honey the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Warrior at Sunset "It says here that the 88 Temple Pilgrimage is a famous but difficult 1000 mile (1647 km) circle around the entire island of Shikoku. Some pets choose to do the trip entirely by paw! Other pets go on the bus," read out Snipsnap from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, Snipsnap!" replied Tammy. Samurai Warrior at Sunset Stylish artwork featuring silhouette of lone samurai warrior with sword against a setting sun.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Snipsnap.
Tammy shook paws with Snipsnap the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pink Lotus Flower “I’m going to buy that origami kit from the gift shop, Tammy,” announced Volodymyr. “It will provide a lot of entertainment for the winter evenings ahead!” “I think I’ll go for the inflatable red-crowned crane! It’s just the job for when you’re splashing about in the garden pool in the summer!” responded Tammy. Pink Lotus Flower Lotus flower; lnelumbo nucifera.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Volodymyr.
Tammy shook paws with Volodymyr the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tiny Green Frogs "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Tammy?" queried Peaksy. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Tammy. "Or rather, a system of three bridges, which crosses several small islands on the way."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Peaksy.
Tammy shook paws with Peaksy the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Traditional Japanese Dwelling "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, Tassie?" queried Tammy. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" Tassie grinned. "You mean ohayō gozaimasu! Yes, pronounced 'Ohio goz-eye-mass'!" Traditional Japanese Dwelling Traditional wooden Japanese-style house.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Tassie.
Tammy shook paws with Tassie the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Hair Ornaments “I’m going to buy that origami kit from the gift shop, Tammy,” announced Midnight Majesty. “It will provide a lot of entertainment for the winter evenings ahead!” “I think I’ll go for the inflatable red-crowned crane! It’s just the job for when you’re splashing about in the garden pool in the summer!” responded Tammy. Japanese Hair Ornaments "kanzashi" - hair ornaments
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Midnight Majesty.
Tammy shook paws with Midnight Majesty the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Sphere "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Tammy!" "Well, Ari, did you know that mandarin oranges are a major product in Shikoku, and they're extra-delicious because of the amount of sunlight they get whilst growing!" responded her friend.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Ari.
Tammy shook paws with Ari the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Wine with Guinomi From the 1630s to 1853, Japan exercised a strict isolationist policy known as Sakoku – or “closed country,” which is one of the most interesting facts about Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Princess.
Tammy shook paws with Princess the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea of Clouds, Japan From the 1630s to 1853, Japan exercised a strict isolationist policy known as Sakoku – or “closed country,” which is one of the most interesting facts about Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Foxie.
Tammy shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shikoku Mountain Range "Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this January, Tammy!" enthused Wawatay. "Yup. That Japanese Food & Cultural bazaar was incredible! I bought so many souvenirs I can't close my suitcase!" "Oh! I was thinking more of its rich history, the Shoguns, Samurai, architecture and so on," said Wawatay. Tammy selected a glazed mochi donut for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the box to Wawatay. "Sure!" she said, a little indistinctly. "You know me, I love a bit of culture. As long as there's a nice gift shop at the end, I'm happy."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Wawatay.
Tammy shook paws with Wawatay the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shimanami Highway, Ehime Why are melons in Japan VERY expensive? These fruit play a large part in the country’s gift-giving culture. Samurai would give tangerines or melons to their shogun as a mark of appreciation. Nowadays, fruit farmers tend to these fruits extremely carefully by hand, which adds to their attraction. Cantaloupe melons are one of the most famous varieties and can cost over $200 each.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Jillie.
Tammy shook paws with Jillie the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Tsurugi, Tokushima "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Tammy," said Muschi, "for this experience alone?" Tammy, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Muschi.
Tammy shook paws with Muschi the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Road, Shikoku "It says here that the 88 Temple Pilgrimage is a famous but difficult 1000 mile (1647 km) circle around the entire island of Shikoku. Some pets choose to do the trip entirely by paw! Other pets go on the bus," read out Miss Tan from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, Miss Tan!" replied Tammy.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Miss Tan.
Tammy shook paws with Miss Tan the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan Sign Sudoku was introduced in Japan in the paper Monthly Nikolist in 1984 as Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru which can be translated as "the digits must be single", or as "the digits are limited to one occurrence" (In Japanese, dokushin means an "unmarried person"). The name was later abbreviated to Sudoku, taking only the first kanji of compound words to form a shorter version. "Sudoku" is a registered trademark in Japan and the puzzle is generally referred to as Number Place. Japan Sign In our January 2023 Travel Game we celebrate the amazing country of Japan, its culture, traditions and food. This symbolic sign, in the colours of the Japanese flag, evokes the vibrant nightlife of Tokyo, the Japanese capital.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to fiffy.
Tammy shook paws with fiffy the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Sake Ochoko “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Tammy!” said George. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Tammy. Japanese Sake Ochoko In Japan there are very precise traditions around eating and drinking. The ochoko pictured here is for the ceremonial drinking of cold saké, as compared to the guinomi.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to George.
Tammy shook paws with George the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Onaruto Bridge, Naruto Strait "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Tammy!" "Well, LoosaAppa, did you know that mandarin oranges are a major product in Shikoku, and they're extra-delicious because of the amount of sunlight they get whilst growing!" responded his friend.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to LoosaAppa.
Tammy shook paws with LoosaAppa the Leopard Complex Appaloosa Horse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrine Purification Ritual "Let's learn a bit of Japanese from our brochure, Tammy!" said Dean Winchester. "So to say 'yes' is 'hai'—pronounced 'hi'." "That seems simple enough! How do you say 'no'?" "That's iie—two syllables, pronounced 'ee-eh' ". Shrine Purification Ritual Chozuya have historically been vital parts of Shinto shrines across Japan, acting as a purification gateway between worshippers and the sacred area of a shrine. Purifying yourself is a very important step to take before making any prayers or offerings at a temple or shrine in Japan. Chozu (cleansing yourself) is the customary way to clean or purify yourself before making any prayers at shrines or temples in Japan. The Chozuya is the large basin with special wooden dippers that is usually located at the entrance of shrines and temples. It is customary for visitors to purify themselves here by washing their hands before stepping on sacred grounds.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Dean Winchester.
Tammy shook paws with Dean Winchester the Red Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill, Kagawa Why are melons in Japan VERY expensive? These fruit play a large part in the country’s gift-giving culture. Samurai would give tangerines or melons to their shogun as a mark of appreciation. Nowadays, fruit farmers tend to these fruits extremely carefully by hand, which adds to their attraction. Cantaloupe melons are one of the most famous varieties and can cost over $200 each.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Chewbie.
Tammy shook paws with Chewbie the Dauntless Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Fields, Japan Tammy has now completed her journey through Shikoku! As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift! Fox, Skating On The Pond Hello, all my dear friends. Glad you could join me on this crisp winter day. I brought my skates, and I see you have yours too. Skating is a popular wintertime sport. Nowadays, with indoor rinks– can you imagine such a thing–you can skate all year round. But I prefer to be outside, and this pond is large enough and smooth enough to provide a lot of fun for all to skate.
I am going to warm up a bit— always a good idea—stretch those muscles and then do some pirouettes. I have been practicing some double axels I have a problem with the second one. After we have skated for a while, how about we play some hockey? Then we can enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies at my house.
Rice Fields, Japan Nakayama rice fields, Shodoshima. Rice is a staple part of the Japanese diet, for example, in sushi, and it is felt more important in Japan to have a rice cooker than an oven. Tammy has enjoyed her journey through Shikoku, but it is time to go home now! "xxxxxx" is over now, but there will be more events in PnF soon!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Tammy shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name gave you 1 "Fox, Skating On The Pond" FULL SIZE