From Japanese Islands

Ania sent me more postcards from the long trip that took her to Japan, among other countries. The postcard above shows Yoron Island. It is a very tiny island (only 23 km²), "with crystal clear waters, sandy beaches (that are usually empty now), green hills and very friendly people", Ania says. She suggests I would like there... but who wouldn't?

The shīsā lion-dog usually guard the entrance of shrines around Japan. But, in Okinawa, they have become a symbol and are everywhere. Even in the form of a mailbox!