B&E Photography: Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is a city burgeoning with culture and class. From hundreds of temples to just as many fashion malls, this area of Japan truly blends the 21st century with ancient history.
Our first days were spent getting to know the different people from the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses where we observed the annual Memorial of Jesus Christ. It was great getting to attend this annual event in Japan as we knew this was being held earth wide even back in our hometown at the same time. What a faith strengthening experience that we were able to enjoy!
The next few days were used to observe the local surroundings. We found ourselves immersed in a world famous bamboo forest where, once again, a scene from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was filmed. It was amazing how the bamboo climbed clear over our heads obscuring the sky and leaving only a beautiful light green behind. We also viewed dozens of cherry blossom trees that only your own eyes can truly appreciate.
I have been dying to talk about the advance intricacies of the toilets in this country. Japan is very much number 1 when it comes to going number 2. There is nothing ordinary about their toilets as they feel more inclined to the cockpit of a space shuttle than a regular old porcelain throne. This is first realized when sitting down as the seat is heated between 86 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, depending upon your liking. Next you have two options of water spray that can be manually adjusted forward or aft. These sprays also have varying degrees of temperature and pressure which can additionally be mixed in with soap and pulsating or vibrating water to help sooth constipation or hemorrhoids. If that doesn't work, have your favorite classical music play to help release tension in stereo surround sound. Don't want to use toilet paper? There is an optional blow dryer to sooth your backside with warm air. These is also an added ozone deodorizer with every flush and a foaming soapy disinfectant cleanser that swirls the bowl clean. Did I forget to mention that most of these are remote control operated? Future toilets in development are even going as far as calculating your blood sugar level based upon your urine output and measuring your blood pressure and body fat via the toilet seat. To top it off, if you're hooked up to wifi, this may all be transmitted to your local doctor to keep an updated tab on your health. Oh yeah, and to make sure your wife stays happy, be sure and give the appropriate voice activated command to close the lid.
Next stop is the Japanese Alps and Tokyo.