Here I am wearing the kimono given to me by Yoshiko Misaki. I met the woman only once at a cooking class, but the Japanese are very cordial and give gifts frequently. This was a pretty large gift, and I was very shocked to receive it, since kimonos aren't exactly cheap.
I couldn't resist snapping a photo of this cute little girl in her kimono.
Here I am with a young lady in kimono and geta sandals.
Giant sand coin in Kanonji.
The most famous temple in Tokushima.
People throw thousands of coins into the temple to pay homage. They do this in hopes of reaping blessings for the new year.
Jason dipping into the "holy water." :)
Shorenji Kenpo tower in Tadotsu.
At Zentsuji temple to ring in the new year.
Tako (octopus) anyone?