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  • Japanese Fisherman at Sunset at Shonan Beach, content to just sit in the twilight with his pole in hopes of catching a fish.
    japanese-fisherman-01.jpg
  • Intha Fisherman on Inle Lake -Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The Intha are the majority of the fishermen on the lake. The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.
    intha-fishermen-4.jpg
  • Dungeness Crabs at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
    dungeness-crabs.jpg
  • Hua Hin Fisherman - Hua Hin Sea Market Thailand is lucky to have many beautiful seaside cities with an abundance of fresh seafood, and Hua Hin is certainly one of htem. , once a funky and lowly collection or ramshakle huts under Khao Takiab Hill, the Sea Market is THE source for lovers of the freshest seafood.  Still retaining s a touch of local life, fishermen next door to their family fish shops repairing nets, you know this is the real thing.  Originally most fish shops sold by the kilo, but nowadays they will cook up whatever you buy from them,  thus explaining its popularity.  In season, you will find crabs, shrimp, prawns, squid, snapper, mollosks and just about any fish that swims in the Gulf of Thailand
    hua-hin-fishing-port-2.jpg
  • Hua Hin Fisherman - Hua Hin Sea Market Thailand is lucky to have many beautiful seaside cities with an abundance of fresh seafood, and Hua Hin is certainly one of htem. , once a funky and lowly collection or ramshakle huts under Khao Takiab Hill, the Sea Market is THE source for lovers of the freshest seafood.  Still retaining s a touch of local life, fishermen next door to their family fish shops repairing nets, you know this is the real thing.  Originally most fish shops sold by the kilo, but nowadays they will cook up whatever you buy from them,  thus explaining its popularity.  In season, you will find crabs, shrimp, prawns, squid, snapper, mollosks and just about any fish that swims in the Gulf of Thailand
    hua-hin-fishing-port-1.jpg
  • Filipino Fisherman and Fish Traps
    negros-fish-traps-1.jpg
  • Japanese fisherman along the banks of the Sumida River by Kiyosubashi Bridge.  The Kiyosu Bridge, built in 1928 after the model of the Deutz Suspension Bridge of Cologne, links Kiyosu with Nihonbashi. The Sumida River or Sumida-gawa as it is known in Japanese, is a river which flowing through Tokyo. It branches from the Arakawa River and flows into Tokyo Bay. Its tributaries include the Kanda and Shakujii rivers. What is now known as the "Sumida River" was previously the path of the Arakawa River, however towards the end of the Meiji period the rivers were diverted from the main flow of the Arakawa to prevent flooding.
    kiyosu-bashi-bridge-4.jpg
  • Phu Quoc Island's primary industry is fishing and the preparation of fish sauce, a popular condiment in Southeast Asia.  Fishermen predominate the scene here, such as this one at Duong Dong port.
    vietnamese-fisherman.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-fisherman-02.jpg
  • The ethnic Intha people who live around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by one foot controlled paddle.  The unusual Intha method of leg rowing - one leg wrapped around the paddle which drives the blade through the water.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    intha-fishermen-6.jpg
  • Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    inle-5.jpg
  • Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    inle-6.jpg
  • Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    inle-4.jpg
  • Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    inle-3.jpg
  • Manila Baywalk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-bay-3.jpg
  • Manila Bay Walk has done wonders to the city of Manila. What was once an area to be avoided has been transformed into a thriving, cosmopolitan, and even cool area. With crowds in excess of 200,000 on the weekends Manila Baywalk has captured the city's imagination with outdoor restaurants,  cafes, sunset strolls and live bands.
    manila-bay-2.jpg
  • Sri Lankan Stilt Fishermen - Stilt fishing is fishing in relatively shallow water on a platform made up of a stilt. This is a common method used by Sri Lankan fisherman when fishing in or arround reefs not far away from the shore.  Most of the stilt fishing is done along the South Coast of Sri Lanka near the village of Kogala.
    stilt-fishermen-01.jpg
  • Sri Lankan Stilt Fishermen - Stilt fishing is fishing in relatively shallow water on a platform made up of a stilt. This is a common method used by Sri Lankan fisherman when fishing in or arround reefs not far away from the shore.  Most of the stilt fishing is done along the South Coast of Sri Lanka near the village of Kogala.
    stilt-fishermen-03.jpg
  • Sri Lankan Stilt Fishermen - Stilt fishing is fishing in relatively shallow water on a platform made up of a stilt - a common method used by Sri Lankan fisherman when fishing in or arround reefs not far away from the shore.  Most of the stilt fishing is done along the South Coast of Sri Lanka near the village of Kogala.
    stilt-fishermen-02.jpg
  • Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle.  The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion.  The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
    inle-1.jpg
  • Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination near Hanoi, Vietnam.  The bay features thousands of limestone karsts islands and isles of various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is divided into several administrative zones.  These larger zones share similar characters in terms of  geology, geography and climate.
    halong-fisherman-01.jpg
  • Aladins Castle at Macau Fishermans Wharf - Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-3.jpg
  • Aladins Castle at Macau Fishermans Wharf - Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-4.jpg
  • Sung Dynasty Replica at Macau Fishermans Wharf - Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-1.jpg
  • Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-5.jpg
  • Rome at Macau Fishermans Wharf - Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-2.jpg
  • Vulcania at Macau Fishermans Wharf - Macau Fisherman's Wharf is the first theme park in Macau. The complex includes over 150 stores and restaurants in buildings built in the style of different world seaports such as Cape Town, Amsterdam and Venice, six rides, a hotel and a casino not to mention all the themed attractions such as: Vulcania, a 40 meter tall replica volcano which 'erupts' every evening and inside of which the River of Fire and 'Dragon Quest' rollercoasters. The exterior of Vulcania includes walkways styled on the Potala Palace in Tibet<br />
Aladdin's Fort, a Roman-themed shopping centre, Roman Amphitheatre, an outdoor Colosseum
    macau-wharf-6.jpg
  • Filipino vendors roam around town early morning peddling their wares such as this man with his giant yellowfin tuna, his catch of the day.
    yellowfin-tuna-2.jpg
  • Jogashima is the largest island in Kanagawa prefecture located at the most south part of Kanagawa on the Miura Peninsula. Jogashima is part of Miura City - its main industry is fish, particularly tuna.  The history of the fish market started about 2000 years ago, and well developed in Edo period.  Today, the fish markets are still the main industry at Jogashima.  The island is a rural getaway near Yokohama and Tokyo and popular with fishermen.
    jogashima-fishing-2.jpg
  • Fishing at Ujina Port Hiroshima -  The Inland Sea, or "Seto Naikai" as it is known in Japanese is the body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku  and Kyushu - Japan's main islands.  The Inland Sea, because of its calm waters and strategic location among the main islands, has always been an important transportation link for Japan.
    inland-sea-3.jpg
  • Cambodian boys net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-6.jpg
  • Cambodian boys net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-5.jpg
  • Cambodian boys net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-4.jpg
  • Panajachel, or Pana as it is widely known is a small town on the North shore of Lake Atitlán and one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala after Antigua.
    panajachel-lake.jpg
  • Vietnamese basket boats are used as ferries to go out to the main fishing boats and back to shore.  These baskets are also sometimes used for artfully displaying "catch of the day" at seafood restaurants once they have retired from service as boats.
    vietnamese-basket-boat-3.jpg
  • Vietnamese basket boats are used as ferries to go out to the main fishing boats and back to shore.  These baskets are also sometimes used for artfully displaying "catch of the day" at seafood restaurants once they have retired from service as boats.
    vietnamese-basket-boat-1.jpg
  • Net Fishing on the Thu Bon River which runs right through Hoi An. The river has its share of natural as well as man-made beauty and a wide array of boats, ferries and rowboats giving the place life.
    thu-bon-river-6.jpg
  • Fishing Houhai Lake, Beijing - Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    houhai-lake-1.jpg
  • Cambodian boys net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-3.jpg
  • Fishing Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat.  Xuan Huong Lake dominates the center of the hill station town of Dalat.  This man made lake was once the site  where original indigenous people of Langbian Highland lived before Dalat was developed by the French. In 1919 and 1923, two dams were formed on a branch of the Cam Ly River to create two small lakes.  At that time, the French named it Grand Lac but in 1953 it was renamed Xuan Huong Lake after Ho Xuan Huong, a famous Vietnamese poet.
    xuan-huong-lake-2.jpg
  • The Togetsukyo Bridge is a famous landmark in Arashiyama. The Hozu River, over which the bridge is built, is a favorite spot in Kyoto for river boat rides and viewing the autumn foliage.  The Katsura River is a continuation of the Hozu River on either side of the bridge.
    hozu-river-9.jpg
  • Cambodian man net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-1.jpg
  • Cycling, hiking, camping, fishing and just sightseeing are the main entertainments around Mt Fuji along the shores of Lake Yamanaka or Yamanaka-ko, one of the Fuji Five Lakes near Fuji Hakone National Park.
    lake-saiko.jpg
  • Cambodian boys net fishing on the Tonle Sap Lake, an estuary of the Mekong River near Siem Reap.
    cambodian-net-fishing-2.jpg
  • Dungeness Crabs at Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
    crabs-fishermans-wharf.jpg
  • Portuguese Architecture at  Macau Fishermans Wharf - The colonial architecture of Macau is predominantly western with the Portuguese playing the most significant part. Spanish and Italian architectural forms also contributed  with regards to religious architecture.  The mixed architectural sensibility dotting the architecture of Macau are first and foremost the contribution of the Portuguese.
    macau-wharf-7.jpg
  • There are plenty of casinos in Macau offering probably the widest range of games in the world, including baccarat, blackjack, roulette, boule, "big and small", fan-tan and of course, hundreds of slot machines.  Visitors to the casinos should note the sign at each entrance, urging players to chance only what they can afford. The casinos in Macau operate 24 hours a day.
    babylon-casino-macau.jpg
  • The colonial architecture of Macau is predominantly Portuguese. Spanish and Italian architecture also contributed  with regards to religious architecture.  The architectural sensibility in Macau, as well as the local foods are the main contributions of the Portuguese.
    portuguese-architecture-macau-1.jpg
  • Forbes Island -   Created as a floating home in 1975 the 100 foot long island  features live palm trees, a sand patio, a waterfall and a thatched Tahitian room. The lighthouse is complete with a viewing deck for visitors to marvel at San Francisco Bay views.  Forbes Thor Kiddoo started his career in the Coast Guard then began work as a carpenter going into business constructing floating homes with wood homes on top.  Receiving his inspiration from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", Forbes got the idea to build his own island paradise and launched Forbes Island in 1980.
    forbes-island.jpg
  • The Beach Chalet opened to the public in 1925. At that time, it had a lounge and changing rooms on the first floor and a restaurant on the second that provided diners with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.  The ground floor is surrounded by the intricate wood carvings, created by Michael Von Meyeran, and an interpretive exhibit of the fresco murals, by Lucien Labaudt. The murals depict some depression-era scenes of San Francisco which have become synonymous with San Francisco: The Embarcadrero, Fisherman's Wharf, Baker Beach, Golden Gate Park, Land's End, the Marina and Chinatown. The woodcarvings consist of an intricate balustrade with octopus newel posts, a sea monster, mermaids, divers and old ships.
    beach-chalet.jpg
  • The settlement at Ko Panyi was established by nomadic Malay fisherman.  The settlement was built on stilts for easy access for fishermen and their families who live on the island. In the 18th century, when the community was established, it was not possible for non-Thais to own land, so a stilt fishing community on the sea was born.
    koh-panyi-village-3.jpg
  • Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, shrines are mainly places where people can pray. Sometimes ceremonies such as wedding and milestone events for children are held at them. They are visited mostly on certain holidays or by people who want something.  Many have specific purposes. There are shrines for pregnant women who want a safe delivery, ones for fisherman to return safely from the sea and even ones for achieving sexual gratification. Homes and offices have small Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits and protect the building from fires, earthquakes and typhoons. Most Shinto shrines are regarded as dwelling places of the Sun Goddess.  Shinto shrines are constructed according to sacred principals. They usually face south and sometimes to the east, but never to the north and west, which are regarded as unlucky directions according to the Chinese principals of feng shui.
    japanese-shrine-bells-3.jpg
  • Mention North Beach and what comes to mind is a mix of arts, crafts, poetry and jazz.  North Beach has storied history involving known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs. Added to this are several historical landmarks and a strong commitment to keeping local businesses independently owned and operated. North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. It is the Little Italy of the city.
    north-beach-san-francisco-2.jpg
  • Beach Chalet WPA Murals - The Beach Chalet opened to the public in 1925. At that time, it had a lounge and changing rooms on the first floor and a restaurant on the second that provided diners with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.  The ground floor is surrounded by the intricate wood carvings, created by Michael Von Meyeran, and an interpretive exhibit of the fresco murals, by Lucien Labaudt. The murals depict some depression-era scenes of San Francisco which have become synonymous with San Francisco: The Embarcadrero, Fisherman's Wharf, Baker Beach, Golden Gate Park, Land's End, the Marina and Chinatown. The woodcarvings consist of an intricate balustrade with octopus newel posts, a sea monster, mermaids, divers and old ships.
    beach-chalet-murals-3.jpg
  • The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last  manually operated cable car system, and is an icon of San Francisco, California. The cable car system forms part transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, or Muni as it is better known. Cable cars operate on two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf and a third route along California Street.
    san-francisco-cable-car-4.jpg
  • The settlement at Ko Panyi was established by nomadic Malay fisherman.  The settlement was built on stilts for easy access for fishermen and their families who live on the island. In the 18th century, when the community was established, it was not possible for non-Thais to own land, so a stilt fishing community on the sea was born.
    koh-panyi-village-2.jpg
  • Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, shrines are mainly places where people can pray. Sometimes ceremonies such as wedding and milestone events for children are held at them. They are visited mostly on certain holidays or by people who want something. Many have specific purposes. There are shrines for pregnant women who want a safe delivery, ones for fisherman to return safely from the sea and even ones for achieving sexual gratification. Homes and offices have small Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits and protect the building from fires, earthquakes and typhoons. Most Shinto shrines are regarded as dwelling places of the Sun Goddess. Shinto shrines are constructed according to sacred principals. They usually face south and sometimes to the east, but never to the north and west, which are regarded as unlucky directions according to the Chinese principals of feng shui.<br />
Headline:Making a Wish<br />
Title:Making a Wish
    shinto-stones-01.jpg
  • Mention North Beach and what comes to mind is a mix of arts, crafts, poetry and jazz.  North Beach has storied history involving known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs. Added to this are several historical landmarks and a strong commitment to keeping local businesses independently owned and operated. North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. It is the Little Italy of the city.
    washington-square-san-francisco.jpg
  • Beach Chalet WPA Murals - The Beach Chalet opened to the public in 1925. At that time, it had a lounge and changing rooms on the first floor and a restaurant on the second that provided diners with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.  The ground floor is surrounded by the intricate wood carvings, created by Michael Von Meyeran, and an interpretive exhibit of the fresco murals, by Lucien Labaudt. The murals depict some depression-era scenes of San Francisco which have become synonymous with San Francisco: The Embarcadrero, Fisherman's Wharf, Baker Beach, Golden Gate Park, Land's End, the Marina and Chinatown. The woodcarvings consist of an intricate balustrade with octopus newel posts, a sea monster, mermaids, divers and old ships.
    beach-chalet-murals-2.jpg
  • The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last  manually operated cable car system, and is an icon of San Francisco, California. The cable car system forms part transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, or Muni as it is better known. Cable cars operate on two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf and a third route along California Street.
    san-francisco-cable-car-1.jpg
  • Beach Chalet WPA Murals - The Beach Chalet is at the edge of Golden Gate Park facing the Pacific Ocean.  The ground floor is set in intricate wood carvings, created by Michael Von Meyeran.  There is also and an interpretive exhibit of the fresco murals by Lucien Labaudt. The murals depict depression era scenes of San Francisco which have become synonymous with San Francisco.  The Embarcadrero, Fisherman's Wharf, Baker Beach, Golden Gate Park, Land's End, the Marina and Chinatown are all shown in 30s deco frescos. The woodcarvings consist of an intricate balustrade with octopus newel posts, a sea monster, mermaids, divers, and even old ships.
    beach-chalet-murals-4.jpg
  • One of the many attractions in Phu Quoc is Dinh Cau, which is located at the mouth of the Duong Dong River. It is a combination of Buddhist temple and lighthouse that was built in 1937 as a dedication to Thien Hau - the Goddess of the Sea who protects the fisherman and vessels that head out to the open waters.
    dinh-cau-temple.jpg
  • Mention North Beach and what comes to mind is a mix of arts, crafts, poetry and jazz.  North Beach has storied history involving known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs. Added to this are several historical landmarks and a strong commitment to keeping local businesses independently owned and operated. North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. It is the Little Italy of the city.
    telegraph-hill.jpg
  • The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last  manually operated cable car system, and is an icon of San Francisco, California. The cable car system forms part transport network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway, or Muni as it is better known. Cable cars operate on two routes from downtown near Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf and a third route along California Street.
    san-francisco-cable-car-2.jpg
  • San Francisco Mime Troupe at Washington Square, North Beach, San Francisco - Mention North Beach and what comes to mind is a mix of arts, crafts, poetry and jazz.  North Beach has storied history involving known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs. Added to this are several historical landmarks and a strong commitment to keeping local businesses independently owned and operated. North Beach is a neighborhood in the northeast of San Francisco adjacent to Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. It is the Little Italy of the city.
    north-beach-san-francisco-3.jpg
  • Takeshima Fantasy Museum displays a magical world created from over 50,000 shells from 110 different countries. Admire the creations of coral reefs, mermaids, tunnels, shipwrecks, puffing dragons, and even the story of Urashima Taro. Urashima Taro is a Japanese legend about a young fisherman who rescues a turtle and is rewarded with a visit to the palace of Ryujin the Dragon God under the sea. He stays there for a few days and on his return finds that he has aged 300 years. Each sculpture is made completely out of shells.
    Takeshima-Fantasy-Museum-15.jpg
  • Takeshima Fantasy Museum displays a magical world created from over 50,000 shells from 110 different countries. Admire the creations of coral reefs, mermaids, tunnels, shipwrecks, puffing dragons, and even the story of Urashima Taro. Urashima Taro is a Japanese legend about a young fisherman who rescues a turtle and is rewarded with a visit to the palace of Ryujin the Dragon God under the sea. He stays there for a few days and on his return finds that he has aged 300 years. Each sculpture is made completely out of shells.
    Takeshima-Fantasy-Museum-14.jpg
  • Takeshima Fantasy Museum displays a magical world created from over 50,000 shells from 110 different countries. Admire the creations of coral reefs, mermaids, tunnels, shipwrecks, puffing dragons, and even the story of Urashima Taro. Urashima Taro is a Japanese legend about a young fisherman who rescues a turtle and is rewarded with a visit to the palace of Ryujin the Dragon God under the sea. He stays there for a few days and on his return finds that he has aged 300 years. Each sculpture is made completely out of shells.
    Takeshima-Fantasy-Museum-2.jpg
  • Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, shrines are mainly places where people can pray. Sometimes ceremonies such as wedding and milestone events for children are held at them. They are visited mostly on certain holidays or by people who want something. Many have specific purposes. There are shrines for pregnant women who want a safe delivery, ones for fisherman to return safely from the sea and even ones for achieving sexual gratification. Homes and offices have small Shinto shrines to ward off evil spirits and protect the building from fires, earthquakes and typhoons. Most Shinto shrines are regarded as dwelling places of the Sun Goddess. Shinto shrines are constructed according to sacred principals. They usually face south and sometimes to the east, but never to the north and west, which are regarded as unlucky directions according to the Chinese principals of feng shui.<br />
Headline:Making a Wish<br />
Title:Making a Wish
    shinto-cave
  • Takeshima Fantasy Museum displays a magical world created from over 50,000 shells from 110 different countries. Admire the creations of coral reefs, mermaids, tunnels, shipwrecks, puffing dragons, and even the story of Urashima Taro. Urashima Taro is a Japanese legend about a young fisherman who rescues a turtle and is rewarded with a visit to the palace of Ryujin the Dragon God under the sea. He stays there for a few days and on his return finds that he has aged 300 years. Each sculpture is made completely out of shells.
    Takeshima-Fantasy-Museum-5.jpg
  • The traditional Thai riverside way of life continues in Amphawa.  Most of the action takes place along the waterfront walkways of Amphawa Canal, a  tributary of the Mae Khlong River. Every weekend Thais flock to the Amphawa Floating Market. Old  wooden houses and shopfronts retain some of their original charm.  Eating is a major activity at Amphawa -  there are many vendors in boats preparing an array of foods right in front of you. Seafood is the big thing here as the ocean is nearby and Amphawa is first and foremost a fishermans community.
    amphawa-market-4.jpg
  • The traditional Thai riverside way of life continues in Amphawa.  Most of the action takes place along the waterfront walkways of Amphawa Canal, a  tributary of the Mae Khlong River. Every weekend Thais flock to the Amphawa Floating Market. Old  wooden houses and shopfronts retain some of their original charm.  Eating is a major activity at Amphawa -  there are many vendors in boats preparing an array of foods right in front of you. Seafood is the big thing here as the ocean is nearby and Amphawa is first and foremost a fishermans community.
    amphawa-market-3.jpg
  • The traditional Thai riverside way of life continues in Amphawa.  Most of the action takes place along the waterfront walkways of Amphawa Canal, a  tributary of the Mae Khlong River. Every weekend Thais flock to the Amphawa Floating Market. Old  wooden houses and shopfronts retain some of their original charm.  Eating is a major activity at Amphawa -  there are many vendors in boats preparing an array of foods right in front of you. Seafood is the big thing here as the ocean is nearby and Amphawa is first and foremost a fishermans community.
    amphawa-market-2.jpg
  • The traditional Thai riverside way of life continues in Amphawa - most of the action takes place along the waterfront walkways of Amphawa Canal and the Mae Khlong River. Every weekend Thais flock to the Amphawa Floating Market. Old  wooden houses and shopfronts retain some of their original charm.  Eating is a major activity at Amphawa -  there are many vendors in boats preparing an array of foods right in front of you. Seafood is the big thing here as the ocean is nearby and Amphawa is first and foremost a fishermans community.
    amphawa-market-1.jpg