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.

As I was walking I saw this rascal chilling in the haystacks.

We had a nabe party! I got to meet great people, ate great local food, drank great locla beers and the atmosepher was so comfortable at Guesthouse Moraimon. Its my friend Guesthouse in Arida, Wakayama. Super nice guest house!

Mita mochimaki

I got to help out again this year. We had a great time making mochi (rice cakes) for the mochi maki festival.

In shimizu little Mountian crabs( Yama-gani) come out on rainy days