@ Cliff Path, Shikoku Pneuma begins its 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 Ughly.
Pneuma shook paws with Ughly the Purple Fish. They both received one silver mole!
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 Sweetie.
Pneuma shook paws with Sweetie the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Naruto Bridge, Shikoku "Hey, we're going to see a castle today, Pneuma! It's one of Shikoku's four original castles." "Wow! What are they called, Foxie?" "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, Pneuma!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Foxie.
Pneuma shook paws with Foxie the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku "According to our itinerary, we'll be visiting Mt Ishizuchi today," remarked RUFINE. "Gosh, will we be climbing it, Pneuma?" Pneuma 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."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to RUFINE.
Pneuma shook paws with RUFINE the Reindeer - Sleigh Trainee. They both received one silver mole!
@ Autumnal Ginkgo Leaves 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. 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 Snickerdoodle.
Pneuma shook paws with Snickerdoodle the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Stone Lantern in Japan "Japan—the perfect choice for our travels this January, Pneuma!" enthused Max. "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 Max. Pneuma selected a glazed mochi donut for itself, popped it in its mouth and offered the box to Max. "Sure!" it 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." 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 Max.
Pneuma shook paws with Max the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ Samurai Warrior at Sunset "That was the most delicious orange juice I've ever tasted at breakfast this morning, Pneuma!" "Well, Zoe, 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. 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 Zoe.
Pneuma shook paws with Zoe the Midnight Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pink Lotus Flower "As well as the castle, there are hot springs at Matsuyama, Pneuma!" announced Enterbeauty a name for this pet. "Sounds good to me!" Pink Lotus Flower Lotus flower; lnelumbo nucifera.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Pneuma shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 10 Travel Tokens!
@ Tiny Green Frogs From the 1630s to 1853, Japan exercised a strict isolationist policy known as Sakoku – or “closed country,” which is one of the most interesting facts about Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to lady ciganko.
Pneuma shook paws with lady ciganko the Yellow Lovable Labrador. They both received one silver mole!
@ Traditional Japanese Dwelling 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. Traditional Japanese Dwelling Traditional wooden Japanese-style house.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Frank.
Pneuma shook paws with Frank the Gibby. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Hair Ornaments "Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Pneuma!" said Anhedonia ♡. "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!" Japanese Hair Ornaments "kanzashi" - hair ornaments
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Anhedonia ♡.
Pneuma shook paws with Anhedonia ♡ the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Sphere 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 Feisty.
Pneuma shook paws with Feisty the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Wine with Guinomi “Let's practise some Japanese phrases, Pneuma!" said Bahama. "Tell you what, hand me that postcard, will you? Arigato!” Clutching the postcard, she looked at her friend expectantly. “That's your cue to say Dozo—which means ‛you're welcome!'” Pneuma looked puzzled. "Why do I have to say anything at all, Bahama? 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?" Bahama 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 Bahama.
Pneuma shook paws with Bahama the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sea of Clouds, 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.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Tigger.
Pneuma shook paws with Tigger the Tiger. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shikoku Mountain Range "According to our itinerary, we'll be visiting Mt Ishizuchi today," remarked Eevee. "Gosh, will we be climbing it, Pneuma?" Pneuma 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."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Eevee.
Pneuma shook paws with Eevee the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shimanami Highway, Ehime 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 Silky.
Pneuma shook paws with Silky the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mt Tsurugi, Tokushima From the 1630s to 1853, Japan exercised a strict isolationist policy known as Sakoku – or “closed country,” which is one of the most interesting facts about Japan.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Slushie.
Pneuma shook paws with Slushie the Blushing Koala. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mountain Road, Shikoku 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 Tiana.
Pneuma shook paws with Tiana the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japan Sign "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Pneuma?" queried Maybelle. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Pneuma. "Or rather, a system of three bridges, which crosses several small islands on the way." 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 Maybelle.
Pneuma shook paws with Maybelle the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. 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 ceefa from the brochure. "I know how I'd do it, ceefa!" replied Pneuma. 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 ceefa.
Pneuma shook paws with ceefa the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Onaruto Bridge, Naruto Strait "Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Pneuma!" said Allie Kat. "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!"
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Allie Kat.
Pneuma shook paws with Allie Kat the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Shrine Purification Ritual "Remind me how to say 'good morning' to a Japanese pet, jimkitty?" queried Pneuma. "I know one of the US states comes into it!" jimkitty grinned. "You mean ohayō gozaimasu! Yes, pronounced 'Ohio goz-eye-mass'!" 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 jimkitty.
Pneuma shook paws with jimkitty the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Windmill, Kagawa "How are we getting across to Shikoku, Pneuma?" queried DILLIGAS. "Do we have to go by boat?" "No, it's fine, there's a bridge from Honshu," responded Pneuma. "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 DILLIGAS.
Pneuma shook paws with DILLIGAS the Green Happy Dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Rice Fields, Japan Pneuma has now completed its journey through Shikoku! As it prepares to go home, it 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. Pneuma has enjoyed its 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 Fresco de la Reye.
Pneuma shook paws with Fresco de la Reye the Kiwi. They both received one silver mole!
Fresco de la Reye gave you 1 "Fox, Skating On The Pond" FULL SIZE
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