@ Cliff Path, Shikoku OLDE begins his 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
OLDE shook paws with Adept Sanitation Juggernaut the Multi-Functional Robot. They both received one silver mole!
Adept Sanitation Juggernaut and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
Blue And Gold 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 Owen.
OLDE shook paws with Owen the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Naruto Bridge, Shikoku "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, OLDE! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Venus?" "Marugame, Kōchi, Matsuyama and Uwajima." "You know, I was hoping we'd see Takeshi's Castle while we were here." "I do hope that was a joke, OLDE!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Venus.
OLDE shook paws with Venus the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku “I’m going to buy that origami kit from the gift shop, OLDE,” announced Miss Mousse. “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 OLDE.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Miss Mousse.
OLDE shook paws with Miss Mousse the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves "It says here that Shikoku is the smallest of the main islands, OLDE. The population is about four million." "There's still plenty to see and enjoy, nellie!" 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 nellie.
OLDE shook paws with nellie the Graceful Elephant. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Lantern in 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. 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 Plandemic.
OLDE shook paws with Plandemic the Green Slime Virus. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Warrior at Sunset "Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, OLDE!" said Ariilina. "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!" 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 Ariilina.
OLDE shook paws with Ariilina the Fox’Maid (Ariilina) . They both received one silver mole!
@ Pink Lotus Flower "It says here that Shikoku is the smallest of the main islands, OLDE. The population is about four million." "There's still plenty to see and enjoy, chocoloco!" Pink Lotus Flower Lotus flower; lnelumbo nucifera.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to chocoloco.
OLDE shook paws with chocoloco the Chocolate Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tiny Green Frogs 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 Screech.
OLDE shook paws with Screech the Young Grey Horned Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Traditional Japanese Dwelling "Let's learn a bit of Japanese from our brochure, OLDE!" said Anhedonia ♡. "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' ". Traditional Japanese Dwelling Traditional wooden Japanese-style house.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Anhedonia ♡.
OLDE shook paws with Anhedonia ♡ the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Hair Ornaments "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, OLDE! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Viola?" "Marugame, Kōchi, Matsuyama and Uwajima." "You know, I was hoping we'd see Takeshi's Castle while we were here." "I do hope that was a joke, OLDE!" Japanese Hair Ornaments "kanzashi" - hair ornaments
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Viola.
OLDE shook paws with Viola the Midnight Violet Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Sphere “Let's practise some Japanese phrases, OLDE!" said Ginger. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Arigato!” Clutching the postcard, it looked at its friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Dozo—which means ‛you're welcome!'” OLDE looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Ginger? 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?" Ginger 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 Ginger.
OLDE shook paws with Ginger the Gingerbread Cookie Kid. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Wine with Guinomi "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, OLDE!" "Well, Crocodile Beauty, 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 Crocodile Beauty.
OLDE shook paws with Crocodile Beauty the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea of Clouds, Japan "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, OLDE! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Toby?" "Marugame, Kōchi, Matsuyama and Uwajima." "You know, I was hoping we'd see Takeshi's Castle while we were here." "I do hope that was a joke, OLDE!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Toby.
OLDE shook paws with Toby the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shikoku Mountain Range "Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this January, OLDE!" enthused Sephira. "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 Sephira. OLDE selected a glazed mochi donut for himself, popped it in his mouth and offered the box to Sephira. "Sure!" he 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 Sephira.
OLDE shook paws with Sephira the Green Happy Dragon. 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 Swish.
OLDE shook paws with Swish the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Tsurugi, Tokushima "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, OLDE! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Ms Stinkerbelle?" "Marugame, Kōchi, Matsuyama and Uwajima." "You know, I was hoping we'd see Takeshi's Castle while we were here." "I do hope that was a joke, OLDE!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Ms Stinkerbelle.
OLDE shook paws with Ms Stinkerbelle the Baby Skunk. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Road, Shikoku 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 Daisy Lee.
OLDE shook paws with Daisy Lee the Brown Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan Sign 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. 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 Frisky.
OLDE shook paws with Frisky the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Sake Ochoko 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 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 glowy.
OLDE shook paws with glowy the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Onaruto Bridge, Naruto Strait "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, OLDE," said Flicka, "for this experience alone?" OLDE, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Flicka.
OLDE shook paws with Flicka the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrine Purification Ritual "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, OLDE! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Svaha?" "Marugame, Kōchi, Matsuyama and Uwajima." "You know, I was hoping we'd see Takeshi's Castle while we were here." "I do hope that was a joke, OLDE!" 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 Svaha.
OLDE shook paws with Svaha the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill, Kagawa "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, OLDE," said swinger, "for this experience alone?" OLDE, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to swinger.
OLDE shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Fields, Japan OLDE has now completed his journey through Shikoku! As he prepares to go home, he 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. OLDE has enjoyed his 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 Batty Coda.
OLDE shook paws with Batty Coda the Baby bat. They both received one silver mole!
Batty Coda gave you 1 "Fox, Skating On The Pond" FULL SIZE
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