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Cats Overload

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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.” ― Robert A. Heinlein To commemorate the 90th anniversary, the Hotel Meguro Gajoen held another cat exhibition. 29 different artists contributed to this project, and more than 3000 cat figures and art-pieces were collected. The Idols of the Cat Capital exhibit represents Japan’s fascination with cats over the Heian, Edo, Showa, and Heisei periods. The exhibit was on display only until May 19th. It was such a like-no-other experience to be surrounded by thousands of cats. Absolutely cats overload!

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.” ― Susan Sontag Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is eight stories high with a massive tank in the middle. Without a shadow of a doubt, it contains an amazing collection of sea life and is home to two large whale sharks. Actually, it was my second visit to the aquarium since my childhood. Because I had been just a kid during my first trip to the Kansai region, I barely remember my first visit to the aquarium. My mom told me we had seen massive whales sharks alive. Probably the whale sharks I saw in the recent visit … Continue ReadingOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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Cow Milking in Isonuma Farm

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“Drink the milk.” ― Brandon Mull, Fablehaven Having escaped from the noise of the urban areas of Tokyo, it was a pleasure to spend time in the middle of nature where time flows slowly. For the first time in my life, I tried hand milking a cow in the Isonuma Farm, located in the city of Hachioji. Their experienced staffs showed us what to do, and we had a chance to touch the raw milk which is warmer than it seems. Additionally, it was a great opportunity to learn where milk actually come from before it gets to the shelves of supermarkets. Not only for kids, but adults were also … Continue ReadingCow Milking in Isonuma Farm