HImeji Castle Skies

To answer a couple of questions from Monday's post about Himeji Castle:

1. It's built on such a tall foundation for defensive purposes. This is not just a decorative castle, it was a lord's final defense.
2. You can go inside the castle, and I'll be posting photos of that soon.

While there, I noticed the following skyward view, perfect for Skywatch Friday.

Himeji Castle (Outside)

On our next day in Japan we took the bullet train from Hiroshima to Osaka, but made a stop at the city of Himeji, home of the incredible Himeji Castle.

This may be Japan's most famous castle, and it's like something out of a fairy tale.

This castle was built between 1601 and 1609, and has remained intact through wars and natural disasters.

It's Japan's most visited castle and it's easy to see why.

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Toronto 1988 (3)

Atomic Dome

Atomic Dome

I don't have words to describe the feelings from being in this place, so I won't try. If you want further details read one of the many online articles about its history.

It used to be the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall before August 6, 1945.

The bomb exploded almost overhead, which is why parts of the building survived.

Now it's surrounded by a thriving, modern city.

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Toronto 1988 (2)

Local Lightning

It's not one of my best lightning shots (obviously for Skywatch Friday), but it's a fun one taken at my house. If I'd been out a few minutes earlier the sky was lit up, but by the time my camera was ready some low clouds had moved in.