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 Seagull 885 train The sonic Seagull 885 Series waits at the station. It is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Its speed is 81 mph/130 km/h. It has air brakes with regenerative braking. The track width is 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm).
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Casper.
Pearl shook paws with Casper the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, Japan Pearl and DAISY were entranced on reaching this Japanese viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side! Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma, Japan One of the most famous hot springs resorts in Japan, with a large volume of high-quality hot spring water. Well known for many centuries as a place to soak in the natural mineral-rich hot spring waters. Dr. Erwin von Baelz, a German doctor, who worked for the Imperial family recommended the hot springs for their health benefits.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to DAISY.
Pearl shook paws with DAISY the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Scenic Mount Hanao Sushi was born in ancient times and is almost the national dish of Japan. It is served with vinegared rice and fish. Scenic Mount Hanao Which way to go? Which delightful scenic route is the best to take from this handy signpost? Mount Hanao is on Japan's Honshu island.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Tallulah.
Pearl shook paws with Tallulah the Red Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Osaka Castle in Autumn "Now, Pearl, let's learn two very important phrases. Japanese pets are extremely polite, you know. To say 'please' is 'O-negai shimasu'. Again, you don't pronounce the 'u' at the end, so it's 'oh-neg-eye shimass'. They practised saying 'please'. "Okay, what about 'thank you', Wisp?" "That's arigato. It says here that you put the same stress on each syllable, so it's ah-ree-gat-oh."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Wisp.
Pearl shook paws with Wisp the Wisp. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mount Fuji Under cloud Tsukemono pickles have been eaten in Japan since prehistoric times. They can be made with vegetables like radish eggplants and plum, they are bright and healthy. Mount Fuji Under cloud This must be one of the most photographed mountains in the world, captured in all sorts of moods from sunlit, moonlit, at sunrise, dusk and sunset. Here we have a pensive Mount Fuji with its summit shrouded in cloud.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kobe Waterfront at Night Japan is the only country in the world with a reigning emperor. Emperors have no real power, but they are still respected as a symbol of the country’s traditions and unity. Kobe Waterfront at Night the sea is close to high mountains; there are many hills in Kobe is sandwiched between the mountains of Rokko, which tower over the back of the city, and the sea, at the front of the city. You can enjoy mountains, sea, and the city at the same time!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Toby.
Pearl shook paws with Toby the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kobe Skyline at Sunset Pearl and Autumn Fall were entranced on reaching this Japanese viewpoint and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Autumn Fall.
Pearl shook paws with Autumn Fall the Screech Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sunset, Hiroshima "Now, Pearl, let's learn two very important phrases. Japanese pets are extremely polite, you know. To say 'please' is 'O-negai shimasu'. Again, you don't pronounce the 'u' at the end, so it's 'oh-neg-eye shimass'. They practised saying 'please'. "Okay, what about 'thank you', Enterbeauty a name for this pet?" "That's arigato. It says here that you put the same stress on each syllable, so it's ah-ree-gat-oh."
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Pearl 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 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Castle, Hiroshima Matsumoto Castle, the oldest castle in Japan, is situated in Nagano Prefecture. Castle, Hiroshima This is a replica of the original castle. The style of the outside structure of the new castle is true to the original, but the inside is of contemporary style. The keep at the top has a balcony running outside, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding area.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Misty.
Pearl shook paws with Misty the Ragdoll Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Origami Cranes, Hiroshima "A bit of trivia here, Gymson!" remarked Pearl, reading from their tour brochure. "Can you name a famous Japanese animation film where a young girl is transformed into an old woman by a witch, then befriends a wizard and travels with him in an effort to break the spell?" "No, I don't know that one, Pearl!" "It's a 2004 film Howl's Moving Castle." Origami Cranes, Hiroshima Japanese legend has it that if you fold one thousand orizuru (paper cranes) you will be granted a wish.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Gymson.
Pearl shook paws with Gymson the Short Haired Guinea Pig. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tokyo at Sunset Japan is the only country in the world with a reigning emperor. Emperors have no real power, but they are still respected as a symbol of the country’s traditions and unity. Tokyo at Sunset Prominent in this image is the Rainbow Bridge on the right. Its name in Japanese is T?ky? K? Renrakuky?. Construction was completed in 1993. The towers supporting the bridge are white and lamps are placed on the wires supporting the bridge, illuminated in red, white and green every night using solar energy obtained during the day.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Sushi.
Pearl shook paws with Sushi the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
@ Pretty in Pink Kimonos Today, Japan has the third largest economy in the world. The country’s high-tech industry makes some of the most popular electronic products and vehicles in the world. Pretty in Pink Kimonos A kimono is a T-shaped article of Japanese clothing. The word kimono comes from the Japanese verb to wear ki and "thing" mono. Kimono fabric was traditionally woven on a portable loom, 14 inches (35½ cm) wide and made into a bolt about 37 feet l(11.3 m) long. These bolts of cloth were then cut into lengths to sew the kimono. The sash worn like a type of wide cloth belt is known as the obi. There are many different styles of obi, and the knots or bows they are tied in have many variations. Kimono fabric can be made from silk, wool, cotton and nowadays from polyester. Chirimen silk is a fabric woven in Japan, made from silk but with ridges,
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Priya.
Pearl shook paws with Priya the Posh Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Lantern Oh look ... you won a pet! Japanese Lantern For cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens. The Japanese Lantern is named after the shape of the protective calyx around the inner red berries, which fades from its initial bright orange colour as autumn progresses to a fragile mesh, as shown here. It is ideal for planting in flower borders and beds. It is also ideal for flower arranging; cut stems for drying as the calyces begin to colour.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Cashmere.
Pearl shook paws with Cashmere the Brown Rustic Rabbit. They both received one silver mole!
Cashmere gave you 1 "Standing Blue Shelled Turtle" size 7
@ Seeing Neon "Now, Pearl, let's learn two very important phrases. Japanese pets are extremely polite, you know. To say 'please' is 'O-negai shimasu'. Again, you don't pronounce the 'u' at the end, so it's 'oh-neg-eye shimass'. They practised saying 'please'. "Okay, what about 'thank you', Ari?" "That's arigato. It says here that you put the same stress on each syllable, so it's ah-ree-gat-oh." Seeing Neon There's something for everyone in Tokyo's vibrant nightlife scene! Opportunities abound for late-night shopping while the huge variety of clubs will make anyone want to stay up until the dawn!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Ari.
Pearl shook paws with Ari the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Snow Macaque Soba is a noodle dish made from buckwheat flour. It is served both hot and cold and is a healthy dish that is very popular in Japan. Snow Macaque A Japanese macaque and baby at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, Chubu, Honshu. This is the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to T.C..
Pearl shook paws with T.C. the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ Okinawa Glass Ceiling "Now, Pearl, let's learn two very important phrases. Japanese pets are extremely polite, you know. To say 'please' is 'O-negai shimasu'. Again, you don't pronounce the 'u' at the end, so it's 'oh-neg-eye shimass'. They practised saying 'please'. "Okay, what about 'thank you', Choose a name?" "That's arigato. It says here that you put the same stress on each syllable, so it's ah-ree-gat-oh." Okinawa Glass Ceiling Imagine having this beautiful stained glass ceiling with its multiple panels gloriously lit by the sun streaming through it!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Choose a name.
Pearl shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fan from Japan Today, Japan has the third largest economy in the world. The country’s high-tech industry makes some of the most popular electronic products and vehicles in the world. Fan from Japan Quite often traditional handmade Japanese fans are sold with a stand in order that you may display your fan as an interior design piece in your office or home. Whereas in the West ladies will often purchase a hat for a formal events such as a wedding, in Japan this is a great opportunity to show off a stunning outfit-matching fan!
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Paz.
Pearl shook paws with Paz the Dragon of Peace. They both received one silver mole!
@ Osaka Cityscape Tsukemono pickles have been eaten in Japan since prehistoric times. They can be made with vegetables like radish eggplants and plum, they are bright and healthy. Osaka Cityscape Osaka (meaning 'large hill') is the third largest city in Japan by population, and is a major financial centre. It is home to the headquarters of multinational electronics corporations. Osaka is twinned with Chicago, San Francisco, Melbourne and Toronto, amongst other cities.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to LoyaLloyd.
Pearl shook paws with LoyaLloyd the Black Great Dane. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Alpine Beauty The Sea of Japan also supports seaweed industries. Seaweed is a part of many Japanese and Korean dishes, especially sushi. It is also utilised in cosmetics production, manufacturing plant fertilisers and artificial adhesives and chemicals. Japanese Alpine Beauty Thalictrum intermedium is an alpine perennial endemic to Japan, specifically to the alpine marshes of the Hokkaido and Kyushu regions. It flowers during July and August. It is related to the buttercup.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Venus.
Pearl shook paws with Venus the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto sweetheart flicked through the phrasebook. “The tour guide at the door of the museum this morning said Dozo! as she ushered us all in. She said it meant ‛After you'. It's one of those terms that mean a number of things: ‛You're welcome', ‛Don't mention it', ‛Not at all', ‛After you!'. So, if I reached for your bottle of orange juice you'd say, “Dozo!—meaning ‛Help yourself!' ” “No, I wouldn't. I'd jolly well tell you to get your paws off it,” grumbled Pearl. “It's very confusing--one word covering half a dozen situations.” “Would you rather have to learn half a dozen different phrases, like you'd have in English, to cover each one?” Pearl considered it. “You have a point there, sweetheart!” she said. Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto A Shogun retirement villa, replaced several times over the years. This building is from 1955. The top two floors are entirely covered in gold leaf. It was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by the Shogun's grandson on the other side of the city a few decades later
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to sweetheart.
Pearl shook paws with sweetheart the Rare Spix Macaw. They both received one silver mole!
@ Mount Fuji in Mist In Japan there are more than 130 voice acting schools and 60% of the world’s animation films and TV shows are made in Japan. Mount Fuji in Mist What can one say about Mount Fuji? It is known in Japan as Fuji-san (the "san" is a respectful honorific). It is of course Japan's highest mountain, at 12,389 feet (3776m) and is an active volcano! It is one of Japan's three sacred mountains.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Anhedonia ♡.
Pearl shook paws with Anhedonia ♡ the Silver Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Kyoto Style “If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for an acrylic painting," Mr X said, offering Pearl a Morinaga Azuki sweet red bean milk caramel from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself. “That sounds like a good plan, Mr X!" said Pearl. "Very relaxing, and your painting will be a great souvenir of our Japanese tour!" Kyoto Style This über-chic window, consisting of a stylised heart shape with bars made to look like bamboo, graces a dwelling in Kyoto. Is it art nouveau? Art deco? Perhaps a blend of the two! Kyoto is known as the cultural capital of Japan, and with this as an example, that is small wonder.
While jaunting in Japan, you stopped to bow honorably to Mr X.
Pearl shook paws with Mr X the Snow Leopard. They both received one silver mole!
@ Japanese Shrine Fans Pearl has now completed her journey through Honshu! As she prepares to go home, she receives a wonderful gift! Deer, Loves To Skate Oh boy! My friends Fox and Bear have joined me at the frozen pond—on this glorious winter day. I love to skate, and I am so happy when the pond freezes over. I spend most winter days here on the pond, and Bear has asked me to help him with some ice-skating lessons.
I have my new yellow skates—as bright as the sun—and my grandmother knitted me a yellow scarf.
I love the feeling of pushing through the air, and when you feel the time is right, you leap and twirl and land gracefully. Why don’t you and your pets join us on the ice? I can help you so you can enjoy the wonderful wintertime sport of skating.
Japanese Shrine Fans The fan, or sensu was believed in antiquity to contain good spirits, and so miniature fans are often displayed at shrines to ward off evil. Pearl 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 Jeff Jeffrey Jefferson.
Pearl shook paws with Jeff Jeffrey Jefferson the Gingerbread Cookie Kid. They both received one silver mole!
Jeff Jeffrey Jefferson gave you 1 "Deer, Loves To Skate" FULL SIZE