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Chichibu, Japan
This past week was Golden Week, so named for the four national holidays that fall within the week. We took the train out to Chichibu (a couple of hours west of Higashi-Kurume) to visit our friends Chris and Amanda.
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Chichibu, Japan
From left to right: Laura (Amanda's sister visiting from Canada), Marlene, and Amanda.
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Chichibu, Japan
Me and Chris. The five of us took a Sunday drive to the top of a mountain for a view of the surrounding countryside.
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Chichibu, Japan
The view from the top.
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Chichibu, Japan
Chichibu is a small town (~75,000) nestled in the mountains.
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Chichibu, Japan
A steam locomotive crossing. Sweet.
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Chichibu, Japan
Safety first.
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Chichibu, Japan
May 5th is boys day in Japan. People fly giant carp kites from flag poles to celebrate.
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Chichibu, Japan
A sidewalk shrine.
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Chichibu, Japan
Mt. Buku. The mountain is being slowly chipped away as a result of mining.
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Chichibu, Japan
A dogwood blossom - BC's provincial flower.
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Chichibu, Japan