Koshihikari (cont'd)

I think I have posted this before. This is a closer look of the famous Koshihikari rice produced in Minami Uonuma. As you can see from the picture, the rice is not in white colour! It is yellowish brown. They claim that it is the best rice in Japan.

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Sunset @ IUJ

Smiley Car Garage - Open-mouthed smile

Smiley Car Garage - Smile!

Smiley Car Garage - Surprised

Smiley Car Garage - Happy

Smiley Car Garage - Angry

Smiley Car Garage - Disappointed Smile

My theme for this week is the smiley car garage in Shinsui area, about 20 mins drive from Urasa. I am very amazed at the creativity of the people in this area. As you can see in my next few posts, there are a lot of other smileys.

Enjoy!

Naked Man Festival - 3rd March

The Naked Man Festival will be held on March 3rd at Urasa Bishamon-Do in Fukkouji Temple (cultural assets designated by town) and some of you have already registered for this festival. This is the most exciting event in UONUMA and called one of the three unique cultural festivals in Japan.

Do you know its cultural background, its origin and the reason why all men participate in this festival without wearing clothes except for short pants?

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View from the top of Urasa Ski Slope