Hakone part #1- 'Sculpture Woods Gallery' | 箱根第一部分 - "雕塑森林圖集"

Hello everyone~! Big Vic is back in town- I had so much amazing food in Hakone and Shibuya like tappanyaki, sushi, ramen, ice-cream crepe, mochi etc my jeans can barely hold my big belly, hence my name lol. Most of the pictures below are taken from the tranquil hills of Hakone, i had a great time site seeing (and filling my belly with chestnuts along the way), i must say the real thing looks even better. Regrettably i didnt find any baboons in the hot springs and they wont allow photos for proof, but i can tell you this: guys, when you are butt naked and ready to go in the changing room, dont be alarmed if you come across a moping janitress, cos it is more likely that a little girl, prolly in her sixth grade, should be taking her clothes off with her father right next to you; apparently, this is all cool in Japan :P

If you like the pix leave a comment so i can show u some more, until next time, saiyonara~

modern statues made by sculptors worldwide, Hakone hillside gallery

outdoor path, in the woods

alice in wonderland, almost 

kids go crazy on this scaffolding

i do too^^ (big vic wont fit in the tunnel)

real size human figure, giant painting at least two stories high

some futuristic sculptures, you can hear the soft breeze

the glass tower, the real thing is better, honest

on my way to the top, five to six stories high

in a beautiful place like this, anything has a story

passed the gallery, over view of hakone hillside, on cable car

sulphur spring in the hills; missed out the chance to feast on 'black boiled eggs'

mt. fuji, picture says it all

notice the kanji on bottom right 'to hibernate'- another classic for funny kanji

this is lake Ashi, not carribean, skipper takes you to the sea shrine along the coast

Odawara castle -  Etchy you got it right! You are awesome

hey Etchy, do you know the historical background of the castle? i know a lil