Hiroshima - Peace Park and Atomic Dome

Aioi Bridge (Center) and Atomic Dome (Right).  Aioi Bridge is a T-shaped bridge and was the aiming point for the atomic bomb due to its distinctive shape when viewed from the air.

Osaka at Night

Naoshima Island

We just got back from an overnight visit to Naoshima Island--a Japanese island in the inland sea just off the coast of the Okayama Prefecture. In addition to being very beautiful, there are world-class art museums that house a well-curated selection of modern art, and which are architecturally significant structures in their own right. Photos of the art in the museums isn't permitted, but we did photograph the outdoor sculpture and art installations. FYI, the yellow pumpkin is a bit of a celebrity on the island, as you will see....

By special request, more train pictures for my nephew...

Shinkansen trains, local trains and street cars! Oh my! (I'm still working on figuring out how to post videos to my blog.)