Views of and at the what remains of Kanazawa Castle that was built during the Edo Samurai Period by the ruling Maeda Clan who were the warlords who ruled Kanazawa and its environs then known as the Kaga Domain. (The some 25 acre Kenroku-en Garden was once the Outer Garden of the Castle which is located next to it.)
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Return to Kanazawa's Kenroku-en Garden with its iconic Kotoji-toro Stone Lantern
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It has been suggested that the original design of the Kotoji Stone Lantern with its one leg higher was patterned after the bridges used to hold the strings on the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto.
It is also noteworthy that Kanazawa has gifted to its Sister Cities, including Buffalo, New York, replicas of the Kotoji Stone Lantern. In addition the world famous Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon also has a replica.
First, take a look at the shape of the bridges on a Koto as to the resemblance. Added photos display how the Stone Lantern is embodied as a symbol of Kanazawa from its manhole covers to its confectionary:
A travel tip for those who may be contemplating rail travel in Japan. While the long heralded Japan Rail Pass has lost some of its appeal due to increased pricing, there still remains the Hokuriku Arch Pass for close to half the price that will also allow 7 days of unlimited travel that can get one from Tokyo to Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto and return. The only catch is that traveling between those cities one must add an additional few hours of time on the Shinkansen by routing through Kanazawa.
As an added bonus in addition to including Kanazawa as a tourist destination, the just extended in March Shinkansen (bullet train) route from Kanazawa toward Osaka/Nara/Kyoto opens up another exciting place to visit, the dinosaur excavation sites and dinosaur museum in Fukui, Japan.
Pictured below are the comparative passes, the allowable routing for the Hokuriku Arch Pass, a poster promoting the just extended Shinkansen route, and dinosaur exhibits at the Fukui Shinkansen train station as seen from the Shinkansen:
@JWP said: I would like to see another GAS WAR in my area
We had several Sinclair stations in town when I was growing up. All gone
by the time I started driving. Mostly Mobil and Chevron and Gulf. One of
the abandoned Sinclair's became a fried chicken and pizza carry out. I'd
love to get in a DeLorean and pick up a couple of those pizza pies.
@1northcoin said:
A travel tip for those who may be contemplating rail travel in Japan. While the long heralded Japan Rail Pass has lost some of its appeal due to increased pricing, there still remains the Hokuriku Arch Pass for close to half the price that will also allow 7 days of unlimited travel that can get one from Tokyo to Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto and return. The only catch is that traveling between those cities one must add an additional few hours of time on the Shinkansen by routing through Kanazawa.
As an added bonus in addition to including Kanazawa as a tourist destination, the just extended in March Shinkansen (bullet train) route from Kanazawa toward Osaka/Nara/Kyoto opens up another exciting place to visit, the dinosaur excavation sites and dinosaur museum in Fukui, Japan.
Pictured below are the comparative passes, the allowable routing for the Hokuriku Arch Pass, a poster promoting the just extended Shinkansen route, and dinosaur exhibits at the Fukui Shinkansen train station as seen from the Shinkansen:
FWIW, the yen hit a recent low (in value) when it climbed to 155 yen to the dollar. Divide the posted price on the pictured rail pass tickets by 155 to see the deal. I should add the Hokuriku Rail Pass has increased 5,000 yen but the Japan Rail Pass remains at 50,000 yen for a week of unlimited travel.
Be sporting my PCGS merch today! You can always tell who the collectors are they’ll do a double take on the logo and then look into your eyes as if he were a long lost cousin
@sparky64 said:
Happy Friday from Happy Valley.
US Olympic wrestling trials.
Sweet, wish I was there. Will be watching tonight and tomorrow on TV. Went to the Big Ten championships this year in College Park, MD and it was a blast.
My daughter represented Pennsylvania as a Cherry Blossom Princess this year in Washington DC. She had a great week participating in a variety of events culminating in the parade.
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My daughter represented Pennsylvania as a Cherry Blossom Princess this year in Washington DC. She had a great week participating in a variety of events culminating in the parade.
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Added views taken last month and in 2019 at Kanazawa's Kenroku-en Garden, recognized as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan:
Views of and at the what remains of Kanazawa Castle that was built during the Edo Samurai Period by the ruling Maeda Clan who were the warlords who ruled Kanazawa and its environs then known as the Kaga Domain. (The some 25 acre Kenroku-en Garden was once the Outer Garden of the Castle which is located next to it.)
Photos from April of 2019 and March of 2024:
Two Weeks Ago:
April of 2019:
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You can get that sticker on a USB slab if you use his service
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It has been suggested that the original design of the Kotoji Stone Lantern with its one leg higher was patterned after the bridges used to hold the strings on the traditional Japanese instrument, the Koto.
It is also noteworthy that Kanazawa has gifted to its Sister Cities, including Buffalo, New York, replicas of the Kotoji Stone Lantern. In addition the world famous Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon also has a replica.
First, take a look at the shape of the bridges on a Koto as to the resemblance. Added photos display how the Stone Lantern is embodied as a symbol of Kanazawa from its manhole covers to its confectionary:
A travel tip for those who may be contemplating rail travel in Japan. While the long heralded Japan Rail Pass has lost some of its appeal due to increased pricing, there still remains the Hokuriku Arch Pass for close to half the price that will also allow 7 days of unlimited travel that can get one from Tokyo to Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto and return. The only catch is that traveling between those cities one must add an additional few hours of time on the Shinkansen by routing through Kanazawa.
As an added bonus in addition to including Kanazawa as a tourist destination, the just extended in March Shinkansen (bullet train) route from Kanazawa toward Osaka/Nara/Kyoto opens up another exciting place to visit, the dinosaur excavation sites and dinosaur museum in Fukui, Japan.
Pictured below are the comparative passes, the allowable routing for the Hokuriku Arch Pass, a poster promoting the just extended Shinkansen route, and dinosaur exhibits at the Fukui Shinkansen train station as seen from the Shinkansen:
I would like to see another GAS WAR in my area
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This bird is scary looking
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We had several Sinclair stations in town when I was growing up. All gone
by the time I started driving. Mostly Mobil and Chevron and Gulf. One of
the abandoned Sinclair's became a fried chicken and pizza carry out. I'd
love to get in a DeLorean and pick up a couple of those pizza pies.
A fried bologna sandwich and RC cola would sound good about now.
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It is the S&H Green Stamps that caught my eye. I think I still have partially filled book somewhere.
FWIW, the yen hit a recent low (in value) when it climbed to 155 yen to the dollar. Divide the posted price on the pictured rail pass tickets by 155 to see the deal. I should add the Hokuriku Rail Pass has increased 5,000 yen but the Japan Rail Pass remains at 50,000 yen for a week of unlimited travel.
Nope - I will take the other way
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Be sporting my PCGS merch today! You can always tell who the collectors are they’ll do a double take on the logo and then look into your eyes as if he were a long lost cousin
Hard for me to look at that picture because of my vertigo.
Notice that they are all tied together. I'm guessing this is a corporate team building exercise.
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Happy Friday from Happy Valley.
US Olympic wrestling trials.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Sweet, wish I was there. Will be watching tonight and tomorrow on TV. Went to the Big Ten championships this year in College Park, MD and it was a blast.
My daughter represented Pennsylvania as a Cherry Blossom Princess this year in Washington DC. She had a great week participating in a variety of events culminating in the parade.
Which young lady is your daughter?
In the middle, looking over her shoulder.
You both are correct.
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