Archive | Shimonoseki: Samurai Duels and Fugu Fish

During June and July, hydrangea (アジサイ in Japanese) bloom all over Japan.

These are the three last pictures from my Shimonoseki day trip.

A little known fact about Shimonoseki is that it is the fugu, also know as the pufferfish, capital of the world.

While exploring the side-streets of Shimonoseki, along the water, we stopped for a rest near this fisherman.

This crane stood perfectly still for about five full minutes while I pondered whether or not to go up and snap a shot of him.

Before departing for Ganryūjima famed for it’s legendary samurai duel, Bill, Lori, and I were able to view this lighthouse called Lover’s Lighthouse.

Statues on Ganryūjima portraying the epic duel to the death in 1612 between Musashi and Kojiro.

A remake of the boat Musashi rode to Ganryūjima.