We got some incredibly delicious sushi in Osaka. We ate so much tuna!
Category: Recreation
Visit to Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple and a bamboo forest
Originally built in 766 Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji Temple was rebuilt a few times since then, most notably by Kocho Nishimura, a statue sculptor and restorer who himself became a Buddhist monk. Over 10 years stating in 1981 reconstruction was in full swing. The main project was the construction of the 1200 carved statues that now cover the hillsides. These are rakan, the followers of Buddha, created individually by everyday followers who made the pilgrimage to learn carving from Kocho Nishimura. you can see the individuality and even elements of personality in each carving.
There are many bamboo forests in Japan, many of the most famous are in the outskirts of Kyoto. This was one of the less popular ones, but none the less beautiful or majestic.
Incredible experience at Arashiyama Monkey Park
In the mountains above the outskirts of Kyoto rests the Monkey Park where i met some enchanting new friends. I got some incredible pictures and videos of some very food motivated primates. They had a great system where all the feeding happens though the bars and outside the feeding room, the monkeys were happy to walk among the visitors. I learned much about these the monkeys and met an adorable mother and child.
Shibuya Tokyo shopping & architecture.
The famous Shibya crossing is one of the busiest intersections in the world. It is surrounded by some incredible shopping and archictctte! What a wonderful day.
My first visit to Akihabara electric town
This has become more of a tourist/shopping experience than the electronics bazaar. I saw some incredible stuff. There was an entire floor of Apple products, with more stuff than any Apple store. Some of the old school electronics designers remain and sell wares from tightly packed market stalls. i picked up this awesome clock.
teamLab Borderless exhibition delights and amazes visitors!
The teamLab Borderless exhibit in Tokyo shows what is possible with interactive art. From video projection to three dimensional LED or other installation, i was constantly wondering what i would find around the corner. Brining life was a reoccurring theme with one room literally having flowers spring up around slow moving visitors.
Happy Pi Day 2025!
Don’t worry i didn’t share my pie with this guy. i did run him arround in circles though.
Back at the VCF making good on my threat to give them stuff!
As the Vintage Computer Festival Socal jumps back into action, I make good on my promise to bring a car full of ancient equipment. All free to a good home. As usual there were amazing systems from every era running and in beautiful shape. I even saw a man in an SGI kimono!
UPDATE: another carload including X10 automation and lots of original software in boxes. also, a pile of network gear!
