During my stints here I've always lived in urban or suburban settings. Over the course of my travels, though, I have spent some time in the country, where the rice patties are bountiful and the air is...well, nicer than in the city. We call this mystical land "inaka" （田舎; rural countryside）.
Here are a few pictures from a recent visit to a friend of mine who lives in a town near Nishi-waki (西脇).
Yep. That looks like Kansai inaka alright.
ReplyDeleteI like the pictures. And speaking of Halloween, three varieties of candy corn are on the way. You don't want to know how much it cost to send $3 worth of candy to Japan... It's crazy.
ReplyDeleteawesome photos, makes me wish I could just get up and go there!
ReplyDelete@Sixmatts: Yup, sure is.
ReplyDelete@Egg: Thanks much - I appreciate it!
@Jamaipanese: Had a look at your blog - keep up the interest, man. You'll get over here eventually, if that's your goal.
I love these pictures. Very tranquil.
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