Shrine in a cave, vista points, park with easter island statues Clear sunny weather continues.

First time in Kyushu, in the far far south

For those few not familiar with Japanese counters, this may be of interest.

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Subtropical area with unique rice growing process where the second harvest grows from the first harvest continuously. Good sushi rice comes from this region.

Very interesting rock formations along the coast. Coast is very popular for surfers. Bruce had a very good time surfing here.

There is a paper making factory at the port.

Washboard rocks, beautiful, beautiful mountains, palm trees. Bus ride along the coast. Sedimentary sandstone eroded to flat tops.

The road to the shrine is quite spectacular. In part, it looks like the coast of California but in large part, it has some unique features. One of the rock formations are a combinationof sandstone and Jelly fish fossils. No pic unfortunately.

The statues are at a theme park as a filler after the shrine visit. Only thing worth seeing here. These are replica Easter island statues, done as restorations with the approval of the Easter island authorities, because the Japanese helped restore and preserve some of the originals.

They are allegedly facing the originals so they do not have to face out towards the sea. They communicate telepathically.

QB acquired a stamp for the stamp book and some fortune telling message. It might be summed up as “don’t do anything precipitately.