Diego visits two castles in the space of a single afternoon: one whose main tower still stands high above the ground, and one brought so low that not even its very foundations have survived intact.
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Field Report: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Katsuyama, Japan (30 June 2015)
Some places make one feel almost like a child again. Amusement parks, zoos, old-fashioned game arcades … and of course, one shouldn’t forget dinosaur museums.
Field Report: Sticks and stones at Fukui Castle, Japan (29 June 2015)
Not every city can boast of an Edo-period castle right in the middle of their downtown area, but Fukui is one of those that can. Diego sets out to view this historic landmark.
Field Report: A temple in the forest at Eihei-ji, Fukui Prefecture, Japan (29 June 2015)
Diego takes in the beautiful sight of traditional wooden buildings set within an ancient forest – a refreshing retreat from the urban sprawl of downtown Fukui.
Field Report: A cliffside walk at Tōjinbō, Fukui Prefecture, Japan (29 June 2015)
Diego heads off to visit one of Fukui Prefecture’s natural treasures: a special place with blue skies above, a wind-furrowed sea below, and long stretches of jagged grey rock in between.
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