Persimmons grow everywhere in Shimizu. This is a photo of Hoshigaki (sun dried persimmons). Hoshigaki can take a month or more to dry but it makes the persimmons very rich and sweet.

Alot of people came to town. The Shimizu taiko team performed for the opening ceremony.  It was cold so the towns people provided us with hot coffee and tea. I also had homemade wild boar miso soup. So good!

come check out the view

The solar power lights will be on from December 2, 2017-February 4, 2018

This flower made my morning!

These mikans are grown on the side of a mountin and they are so good.

Arida mikans are the best!

On the way up to Shimizu we stoped by this bridge to check out the beautiful scenery.

Aragijima rice terrace

Third cafe is great for the whole family to relax and get some lunch.

They also have a wide variety of kids books for sale!

Picking mikan and enjoying the veiw from up here.