Akashi-Kaikyo-bridge is the longest suspended bridge in the world. Also, it is the highest so far in Japan. (now, Tokyo Sky Tree is built and will be the highest building in Japan soon) We reserved to go on the tour!
on the interstate, we saw this. Who is in the bus? must be very important person or bad person...
This is the bridge. It connects main land and Awaji-island
We got there too early. We had brunch at the park
the bridge - underneath
Japan Coastguard and fisher
Now, going to the tour...
fill out consent form first...
learned how the bridge was made. Also, gave us safety tips
model of the bridge - more learning
actual size of the cable. 2 of these support the bridge
Now, we have to hike to the tower... so scary...
above is the interstate
taking elevator to the top - 98th floor
View from the top!
a bigger building you can see on left middle is the official meridian of Japan
view of Kobe
Awaji-island
we are at the highest point in Japan!!!
Time to go down
This bridge sends water and electricity to the island
The meridian - 135
LUNCH TIME!
Uontana is in Hyogo - very famous for fish market
octopus and wasabi
and also famous for "tamago-yaki" - "fried eggs"
lunch time! with local Sake
Tamagokaki!
It is Octopus ball, but softer with more eggs. People in Hyogo call this Egg ball instead of Octopus ball.
Shopped for a while, and time for dinner...
daikon salad with fried squid and baby fish
and Japanese Curry
This is seafood curry
fried chicken and pork curry
beef tendon/ligament curry
Yamada electronics - all kinds of electronics are here. about the size of Wal-Mart!
