Pachinko!

Hello from Japan! First apologies about the size of the images (after clicking them), I've no way to downsize.

Arrived late on Friday and spent the evening walking around Osaka-Jo park (below). Loads of Sakura (Cherry Blossom) to be seen and people doing Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) until late at night. Like a German with a beach towel they were out at 6am to reserve their spot.

Spent all of yesterday visiting Osaka and spent today at Ise-Jingu (below), Japans holiest shrine. You're not allowed anywhere near the actual shire itself. You have to be a supreme being to get that honor.

Traveled to Kyoto this afternoon and have just got back from conveyor belt sushi, which I have to say left me a little disappointed. I wanted to like it more. But we made up for that by getting thrown out of a Pachinko (below) arcade because they wanted to close. We nearly made our money back as well! If only we'd realised sooner there is no skill involved!

Next 3 days in Kyoto but the weather is about to turn rainy. Much better than at home though!