Here are some highlights from my first month in Tottori City and surrounding areas. Enjoy!
Tottori Sand Dunes (Tuesday, August 9)
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| A sea of brave souls trekking down and back up the dunes in shimmering heat |
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Not your typical Japanese photo
(Courtesy of Emma Fotheringham) |
Shan Shan Festival in Tottori City (Sunday, August 14)
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Seriously Shan-shan
(Photo courtesy of Mariko Sanchez) |
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Trying not to pass out or mess up too badly
(Photo courtesy of Michie Takeuchi) |
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Can you spot the gaijins?
(Photo courtesy of Garrett Groesbeck) |
Journey to Yonago for Multiple Re-entry Permits (Tuesday, August 16)
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| A serious trip to the airport deserves a serious train ride. |
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| A character from manga comics by Sakaiminato artist Shigeru Mizuki, and my seat-back in the train |
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| Yonago's a hip and happenin' city. |
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| We approve. |
Inaba Manyo Historical Museum (Wednesday, August 17)
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| Gaijin bicycle gang |
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Playing dress-up in period costumes is another serious business.
(Photo courtesy of Rena Yamasaki) |
Daisen Mondo Music Festival in Sakaiminato (Saturday, August 20)
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| In our element |
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| A Japanese hard-core band my baby bro would have enjoyed |
Lunch in Mitakien, followed by the Chizu Town Festival (Saturday, August 27)
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| An organic vegetarian meal apparently eaten by monks |
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| Edibles |
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| So, have a good time, |
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| the sun can't shine every day. |
