I Land on Yonago Kitaro Airport

I landed on Yonago Kitaro airport. The airport is famous for the Japanese anime 'GeGeGe no Kitaro.' The author of the anime was born in Osaka and raised in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori prefecture.

I rent a car at the airport, drove the car heading for Matsue city where my family lived.

I met my brother for the first time snice one year ago.　I ate sushi for dinner with him, my sister-in-law and my wife in Matsue city.

Then, I jumped on the car, drove to Izumo city and stayed in a hotel.

This is breakfast at the hotel in Izumo city.

I Head For Yonago Kitarou Airport at Tottori Prefectures

We went to Shimane and Tottori prefectures last week, enjoyed a four-night and five-day short trip there.

We also met my brothers and a sister-in-law there.

We held the first anniversary of my late mother.

Mt. Fuji Viewing From An Airplane

I went to my hometown, Matsue city, several days ago.

The view of Mt. Fuji from the airplane was splendid.

I Go to Fukifue River in Yamanashi Prefecture

Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing technique.

Fishermen use trained cormorants to catch fish in rivers.

To control the birds, the fishermen tie a loose string around the bird's throat. 

The string prevents the bird from swallowing fish, which are held temporarily in their gullet.

When a cormorant has caught a fish in its throat, the fisherman brings the bird back to take the fish out from its throat.

We stayed at a hotel near the river, about ten minute ride by car, and had delicious sea food dinner.

After the cormorant fishing demonstration, fireworks were held near the riverside.