50 Great Things about Japan 39-30

39. Japanese Money

If only for the simplicity of the conversion rate into pounds i.e. 1000 yen equals 5 pounds; 2000 yen equals 10 pounds

38. The Potato Man

Again another food I discovered at Gochia. Delicious potato wrapped in beef and batter.

37. Kinkaku Ji

Famous gold temple in Kyoto. Has to be seen to be believed.

36. The Saijo Sake Festival

Although far too many foriegners for my liking, its included for the price of 500 yen for all you can drink. Take your pick of around 200 different Sakes.

35. Japanese size portions

At last food that is served to you in just the right amount!

34. Japanese T-shirts with English writing

Oh dear. Some of these are downright hilarious. Click on the link at the side of the page, or go to www.engrish.com

33. Japanese mobile phones.

Dial, text, download movies and music and order your groceries on your mobile. Plus they are smaller, lighter and look so cool.

32. Nijo jo

Fantastic castle in Kyoto, with splendid gardens and a working Nightingale floor in the main palace.

31. Kaki

Fried Oysters are delicious and they are a speciality in Hiroshima.

30. Swallows

Myself and Evan were lucky enough to witness two swallows make a nest and raise their family last summer. We saw the babies grow and the fly away. Messy buggers though...