Nice shot. That retractable roof comes in handy for all of those rainy days in Seattle.

Yunomoto at Iki Island Nagasaki Japan. Splendid sunset, delicious seafood and nice people are dwelling here which is worthwhile to visit once.

This is a view looking towards Kanazawa station from east side. The highest building on the left hand side is Hotel Nikko Kanazawa.

Modern design such as glass fitted in a truss strut plus a traditional Japanese architecture creats a beauteful monument called "Motenashi Dome" at Kanazawa station. To make this gate in a wooden twisted pillar does need a high technology. It has its fire surpression system inside. This is a unique monument compaired with any other station in Japan. This picture was taken on its opening ceremony day which was on March 20, 2005. The red and white cover on the pillar reflects this celebrety.

Drying pealed persimon fruit to make Korogaki, a dried sweat persiomon fruit in Shika Town, Ishikawa.

Banyan Tree at Moana Surfrider

"Dekayama" is bigger than a telephone pole, making 90 degree turn "Tsuji-mawashi" at narrow streets in Nanao at its "Seihaku Festival" in early May.

Takaoka`s historical Temple with cloisters around it.

The Prefecture Office of Ishikawa Prefecture and its Congress building. The viewing room on the 19th floor has a spectacular view worth visiting.