@ Cliff Path, Shikoku Shiny begins her journey through Shikoku!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Rory.
Shiny shook paws with Rory the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
Rory and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
Tries today: 1 Find points today: 1 Hunt total: 1
Rory
Shiny
QUEST REWARD x 5
5th Jan 2023
Shiny goes to Japan: Shikoku!
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@ Cherry Blossoms in Bud
Navy Flower Power 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.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Fred Bear.
Shiny shook paws with Fred Bear the Brown Bear. They both received one silver mole!
Fred Bear gave you 1 "Navy Flower Power Egg" FULL SIZE
@ Naruto Bridge, Shikoku “I’m going to buy that origami kit from the gift shop, Shiny,” announced Rory. “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 Shiny.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Rory.
Shiny shook paws with Rory the Corgi. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku 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.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Mollie.
Shiny shook paws with Mollie the Shih Tzu, White Fur. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Shiny?" queried Scaredy Cat. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Shiny. "Or rather, a system of three bridges, which crosses several small islands on the way." 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 Scaredy Cat.
Shiny shook paws with Scaredy Cat the Scared Black Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Lantern in Japan "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Shiny," said Choose a name, "for this experience alone?" Shiny, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed! 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 Choose a name.
Shiny shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Warrior at Sunset "According to our itinerary, we'll be visiting Mt Ishizuchi today," remarked Adept Sanitation Juggernaut. "Gosh, will we be climbing it, Shiny?" Shiny chuckled. "We'll leave you behind to do that if you wish. It's 6500 feet (1982 m) high! Now listen to the rest of it. It's one of Japan's seven sacred peaks. Named the 'Stone Hammer' because of its characteristic sharp and rocky summit, it is the highest peak in western Japan and is known not only for its beauty but also for the challenge it presents climbers." 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 Adept Sanitation Juggernaut.
Shiny 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!
@ Pink Lotus Flower "As well as the castle, there are hot springs at Matsuyama, Shiny!" announced Choose a name. "Sounds good to me!" Pink Lotus Flower Lotus flower; lnelumbo nucifera.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Shiny shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tiny Green Frogs "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, Henrietta?" queried Shiny. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" Henrietta grinned. "You mean ohayō gozaimasu! Yes, pronounced 'Ohio goz-eye-mass'!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Henrietta.
Shiny shook paws with Henrietta the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Traditional Japanese Dwelling "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, Feisty?" queried Shiny. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" Feisty 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 Feisty.
Shiny shook paws with Feisty the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Hair Ornaments "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Shiny!" "Well, Kiki, 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. Japanese Hair Ornaments "kanzashi" - hair ornaments
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Kiki.
Shiny shook paws with Kiki the Gibby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Sphere "Let's learn a bit of Japanese from our brochure, Shiny!" said Foxie. "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 Foxie.
Shiny shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Wine with Guinomi "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Shiny?" queried Hadee Nidmorth. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Shiny. "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 Hadee Nidmorth.
Shiny shook paws with Hadee Nidmorth the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea of Clouds, Japan 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.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Emerald.
Shiny shook paws with Emerald the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shikoku Mountain Range "Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this January, Shiny!" enthused Oliver. "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 Oliver. Shiny selected a glazed mochi donut for herself, popped it in her mouth and offered the box to Oliver. "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 Oliver.
Shiny shook paws with Oliver the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shimanami Highway, Ehime "Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Shiny," said Choose a name, "for this experience alone?" Shiny, admiring the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Shiny shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Tsurugi, Tokushima 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 Safeara.
Shiny shook paws with Safeara the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Road, Shikoku “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Shiny!” said Apple Jack. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Shiny.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Apple Jack.
Shiny shook paws with Apple Jack the Yellow Maned Pony. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan Sign "It says here that Shikoku is the smallest of the main islands, Shiny. The population is about four million." "There's still plenty to see and enjoy, Mousey!" 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 Mousey.
Shiny shook paws with Mousey the House Mouse. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Sake Ochoko "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 Mystery from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, Mystery!" replied Shiny. 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 Mystery.
Shiny shook paws with Mystery the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Onaruto Bridge, Naruto Strait "It says in our itinerary that Shikoku means 'four provinces' in Japanese, Shiny." "What's Japanese for 'four', then, Owen?" "It's 'shi', and 'provinces' is 'chihō'. So put together it becomes Shikoku!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Owen.
Shiny shook paws with Owen the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrine Purification Ritual “You know, I'd like to spend a whole week in this region here, Shiny!” said Azure Beauty. "It's very pleasant indeed—but you never know, the next part of the tour might be even better!" replied Shiny. 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 Azure Beauty.
Shiny shook paws with Azure Beauty the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill, Kagawa "Let's learn a bit of Japanese from our brochure, Shiny!" said Frisky. "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 Frisky.
Shiny shook paws with Frisky the Black Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Fields, Japan Shiny 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. Shiny 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 swinger.
Shiny shook paws with swinger the Brown Funky Monkey. They both received one silver mole!
swinger gave you 1 "Fox, Skating On The Pond" FULL SIZE
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