@ Kiso Mountains, Nagano, And Gifu, Japan Sophia begins her 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 Ahsoka.
Sophia shook paws with Ahsoka the Chickadee. They both received one silver mole!
Ahsoka and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1
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Sophia goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Japanese Park in Autumn
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.
Japanese Park in Autumn An autumnal scene at the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Ivory.
Sophia shook paws with Ivory the Leopard gecko. They both received one silver mole!
Ivory gave you 1 "Blue And Gold Egg" FULL SIZE
Tries today: 4 Find points today: 4 Hunt total: 4
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5th Jan 2023
Sophia goes to Japan: Honshu 1!
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@ Thatched Roofs, Shirakawa-Go "When we get back I'm going to go to the library and see if Mrs Eucalyptus can recommend a book about Japan," said Wontok. "I've realised how little I know about it." Sophia thought about this. "Good scheme!" she said.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Wontok.
Sophia shook paws with Wontok the Bashful Badger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Terraces Lit at Night 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.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Richmond.
Sophia shook paws with Richmond the Dachshund. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rustic Snow Houses, Shirakawa-Go "In Japan there is a custom to forecast the day when cherry blossoms start blooming," remarked Rainbow. "A bit like Groundhog Day?" asked Sophia. "Perhaps!" Rustic Snow Houses, Shirakawa-Go Rustic houses in the snow in Shirakawa-Go.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Rainbow.
Sophia shook paws with Rainbow the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan's Alpine Treks "Hey, did you know there's a Disneyland on Honshu, Sophia?" queried Maxwell. "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." 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 Maxwell.
Sophia shook paws with Maxwell the Garter snake. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cloudy Peaks in Honshu "More film trivia here, LILJE!" remarked Sophia. "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, Sophia!" "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 LILJE. 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 LILJE.
Sophia shook paws with LILJE the Blue Polar Bear. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Japanese Landscape "Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this winter, Sophia!" enthused Dong Dong. "Yup. Karaoke, kimonos, karate and koi. I can't wait to go shopping" "Oh! I was thinking more of world famous architecture. Japan has given the world so much!" said Dong Dong. Sophia unwrapped a Hello Kitty chocolate for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the packet to Dong Dong. "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." 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 Dong Dong.
Sophia shook paws with Dong Dong the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mount Hotaka, Japan Sophia was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My Dad used to sing this, Zoey!” she exclaimed happily. "A Wand’ring Minstrel I from The Mikado. This takes me back! It's set in Japan, you know, but it couldn't be more English if it tried." Zoey looked blank. ”Go and ask Edgar,” advised Sophia. “He’s a Gilbert & Sullivan fan.” 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 Zoey.
Sophia shook paws with Zoey the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Alpine Valley 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. 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 PokeyPig.
Sophia shook paws with PokeyPig the Cupig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Crane 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 Inukshuk.
Sophia shook paws with Inukshuk the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Serene Japanese Garden Bridge 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 Thinair.
Sophia shook paws with Thinair the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Statuette Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Japan is one of the most popular means to enjoy the April months in the country. This is the time when cherry trees bloom its finest and most beautiful blossoms. Celebrated as the Hanami festival, people wine and dine under the trees for days starting the peak of the blooms. It is said that this is the best way for families and friends to bond in the warm weather of the spring time. It is also one of the best ways to enjoy and appreciate the beauty that nature has to offer. It is a celebration of renewed life and beauty.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Heidi.
Sophia shook paws with Heidi the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sake Barrels Sophia was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My Dad used to sing this, Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly)!” she exclaimed happily. "A Wand’ring Minstrel I from The Mikado. This takes me back! It's set in Japan, you know, but it couldn't be more English if it tried." Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) looked blank. ”Go and ask Edgar,” advised Sophia. “He’s a Gilbert & Sullivan fan.”
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly).
Sophia shook paws with Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) the Playful Penguin. They both received one silver mole!
Hansi (Icky Bird Who Can't Fly) and you found 15 Travel Tokens!
@ Japanese Red Viburnum 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 Molly.
Sophia shook paws with Molly the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Azuma, Tohoku Sophia was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My Dad used to sing this, Paz!” she exclaimed happily. "A Wand’ring Minstrel I from The Mikado. This takes me back! It's set in Japan, you know, but it couldn't be more English if it tried." Paz looked blank. ”Go and ask Edgar,” advised Sophia. “He’s a Gilbert & Sullivan fan.”
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Paz.
Sophia shook paws with Paz the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mount Iide, 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 Elvis.
Sophia shook paws with Elvis the Hound Dog. They both received one silver mole!
@ Yellow Blossoms, Tohoku Europeans first arrived in Japan in 1543, bringing with them a range of new technologies and cultural practices, including the Christian religion. But in 1635, the ruling shogun closed Japan to foreigners and forbade Japanese to travel abroad, beginning a state of isolation that would last more than 200 years. In 1868, the shoguns were overthrown and emperors returned. This was a time of great change and modernisation for Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Gulliver.
Sophia shook paws with Gulliver the Fennec Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hazy Lake, Akita, Tohoku Europeans first arrived in Japan in 1543, bringing with them a range of new technologies and cultural practices, including the Christian religion. But in 1635, the ruling shogun closed Japan to foreigners and forbade Japanese to travel abroad, beginning a state of isolation that would last more than 200 years. In 1868, the shoguns were overthrown and emperors returned. This was a time of great change and modernisation for Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20.
Sophia shook paws with get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
get-a-job-bring-me-a-mouse-and-a-20 and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Mountain Flowers, Japan "Our tour guide was explaining in the hotel foyer this morning that rice cookers are more common than an oven in Japan," said Rhian. "Well, I'm very fond of rice, but that does surprise me!" responded Sophia. 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 Rhian.
Sophia shook paws with Rhian the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Forest Cascade, Tohoku "Our tour guide was explaining in the hotel foyer this morning that rice cookers are more common than an oven in Japan," said Sugie. "Well, I'm very fond of rice, but that does surprise me!" responded Sophia.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Sugie.
Sophia shook paws with Sugie the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Iide Mountains, Tohoku "One of the trains in Japan floats above the tracks due to magnetism. Its speed is 340 mph (550 km/h)!" remarked Whymsical Mysti. "Wow! That's amazing!" responded Sophia.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Whymsical Mysti.
Sophia shook paws with Whymsical Mysti the Green Rapid Dragonfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Night Forest, Hachimantai "Hey, did you know there's a Disneyland on Honshu, Sophia?" queried Davisa Joy. "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 Davisa Joy.
Sophia shook paws with Davisa Joy the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
Davisa Joy gave you 1 "Travel Token - Japan" size 7
@ Mt Mitsuishi, Tohoku Sophia has now completed her journey through Honshu! As she prepares to go home, she 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?
Sophia has enjoyed her 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 Gilder.
Sophia shook paws with Gilder the Sugar glider. They both received one silver mole!
Gilder gave you 1 "Fox, Looking For A Hill To Sled Down" FULL SIZE