Japanese Castles – Page 6 – Within striking distance

Field Report: Kumamoto (09 April 2013)

Where Diego flies upon a white seagull, gazes into golden halls, and climbs to the top of a black tower.

Where Diego joins a queue, stares at sakura, and rides a ninja train.

Where Diego runs into a samurai, sips a cup of tea, and gawks at a manhole cover.

Where Diego refreshes himself with a leisurely garden stroll and storms a black-walled castle.

Where Diego travels in style, hikes himself into exhaustion, and meets a creepy dummy.

Where Diego gets his first taste of this year’s hanami season.