@ Cliff Path, Shikoku Tsuru 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 Cuckoo.
Tsuru shook paws with Cuckoo the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Purple Flower Power 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.
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 Cookie.
Tsuru shook paws with Cookie the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
Cookie gave you 1 "Purple Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Naruto Bridge, Shikoku “I’m going to buy that origami kit from the gift shop, Tsuru,” announced Dean Winchester. “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 Tsuru.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Dean Winchester.
Tsuru shook paws with Dean Winchester the Red Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku "A bit of trivia here, Misty!" remarked Tsuru. "Can you name the Japanese film that was remade in the USA as The Magnificent Seven?" "I don't think I can, Tsuru!" "The 1954 film, Seven Samurai, tells the tale of seven samurai who band together to protect a village from the bandits who threaten it. Each of the samurai comes from a different background, but they all find meaning in protecting those that cannot protect themselves."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Misty.
Tsuru shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves "Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Tsuru!" said Edwina. "Oh, I couldn't resist touring the shops! Anyway, what did you eat?" "We had butternut squash miso soup, sprinkled with fresh coriander and with a slice of sourdough bread on the side. It was yummy!" 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 Edwina.
Tsuru shook paws with Edwina the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Lantern in Japan "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Tsuru?" queried Moo. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Tsuru. "Or rather, a system of three bridges, which crosses several small islands on the way." 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 Moo.
Tsuru shook paws with Moo the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Warrior at Sunset "A bit of trivia here, Maggie Moo!" remarked Tsuru. "Can you name the Japanese film that was remade in the USA as The Magnificent Seven?" "I don't think I can, Tsuru!" "The 1954 film, Seven Samurai, tells the tale of seven samurai who band together to protect a village from the bandits who threaten it. Each of the samurai comes from a different background, but they all find meaning in protecting those that cannot protect themselves." 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 Maggie Moo.
Tsuru shook paws with Maggie Moo the Vanilla Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pink Lotus Flower "As well as the castle, there are hot springs at Matsuyama, Tsuru!" announced Mittens. "Sounds good to me!" Pink Lotus Flower Lotus flower; lnelumbo nucifera.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Mittens.
Tsuru shook paws with Mittens the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tiny Green Frogs "Let's learn a bit of Japanese from our brochure, Tsuru!" said Millicent. "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' ".
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Millicent.
Tsuru shook paws with Millicent the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Traditional Japanese Dwelling 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. Traditional Japanese Dwelling Traditional wooden Japanese-style house.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to matty.
Tsuru shook paws with matty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Hair Ornaments The Dutch were allowed to trade with Japan during its isolation between the 1630s and 1853. Foreign trade continued with the Netherlands for the 220 years of isolation. They were only allowed one tiny little port to live in, called Dejima, in modern-day Nagasaki. Japanese Hair Ornaments "kanzashi" - hair ornaments
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Moriarty.
Tsuru shook paws with Moriarty the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Sphere "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Tsuru!" "Well, Guaca, 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 Guaca.
Tsuru shook paws with Guaca the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Wine with Guinomi “Let's practise some Japanese phrases, Tsuru!" said Avalanche. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Arigato!” Clutching the postcard, she looked at her friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Dozo—which means ‛you're welcome!'” Tsuru looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Avalanche? If I've performed a very minor service and you've said 'Thank you', do I need to say anything back? It's not like I made you a cake or mowed your lawn. I just handed you a postcard. You said 'thank you'. Couldn't I just smile slightly or something?" Avalanche mused for some minutes. "The English language lacks the exact equivalent of dozo or similar phrases in use in Continental Europe. Still, when in Rome ...!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Avalanche.
Tsuru shook paws with Avalanche the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea of Clouds, Japan 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 Noelle.
Tsuru shook paws with Noelle the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shikoku Mountain Range "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 CatchThis18 from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, CatchThis18!" replied Tsuru.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to CatchThis18.
Tsuru shook paws with CatchThis18 the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shimanami Highway, Ehime "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 Draco from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, Draco!" replied Tsuru.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Draco.
Tsuru shook paws with Draco the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Tsurugi, Tokushima The Awa Dance Festival, Awa Odori, is held from 12 to 15 August as part of the Obon festival in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku in Japan. Awa Odori is the largest dance festival in Japan, attracting over 1.3 million tourists every year. Groups of choreographed dancers and musicians known as ren dance through the streets, typically accompanied by the shamisen lute, taiko drums and the shinobue flute. Performers wear traditional obon dance costumes, and chant and sing as they parade through the streets.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Saphira.
Tsuru shook paws with Saphira the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Road, Shikoku "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Tsuru!" "Well, Kerrigan, 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 Kerrigan.
Tsuru shook paws with Kerrigan the Irish Doll. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan Sign 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. 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 Martin.
Tsuru shook paws with Martin the Pine Marten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Sake Ochoko "A bit of trivia here, Itchy!" remarked Tsuru. "Can you name the Japanese film that was remade in the USA as The Magnificent Seven?" "I don't think I can, Tsuru!" "The 1954 film, Seven Samurai, tells the tale of seven samurai who band together to protect a village from the bandits who threaten it. Each of the samurai comes from a different background, but they all find meaning in protecting those that cannot protect themselves." 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 Itchy.
Tsuru shook paws with Itchy the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Onaruto Bridge, Naruto Strait "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, Angel?" queried Tsuru. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" Angel grinned. "You mean ohayō gozaimasu! Yes, pronounced 'Ohio goz-eye-mass'!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Angel.
Tsuru shook paws with Angel the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrine Purification Ritual 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. 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 Tester 3.
Tsuru shook paws with Tester 3 the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill, Kagawa “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Tsuru!” said Lady Thea. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Tsuru.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Lady Thea.
Tsuru shook paws with Lady Thea the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Lady Thea gave you 1 "Travel Token - Japan" size 10
@ Rice Fields, Japan Tsuru 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. Tsuru has enjoyed her journey through Shikoku, 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 Bennie.
Tsuru shook paws with Bennie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
Bennie gave you 1 "Fox, Skating On The Pond" FULL SIZE
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