View of EXPO site from Ferris Wheel

The EXPO site was immense and had tens of thousands of visitors every day, rain or shine.

Photo by Steve Goff

Another view from Ferris Wheel

Photo by Steve Goff

The Canadian Pavilion at EXPO2005

The Canadian Pavilion was a favourite among the Japanese; especially the lone RCMP officer who posed for hundreds of photos a day.

Photo by Steve Goff

EXPO Street performer

Throughout the EXPO site, musicians, dancers and acrobats performed. Troupes of costumed street performers would appear from time to time as we wondered around.

Photo by Moira Cameron

EXPO Street performer

Photo by Moira Cameron

Nagoya Castle

Most of this ancient castle was destroyed by fire during one air raid in the latter part of 1945. Recostruction of the surrounding buildings is still under way.

Photo by Moira Cameron

Spanish Galleon, Nagoya Port

This beautiful ship was docked at Nagoya Port as part of the Spanish exhibition at EXPO.

Photo by Steve Lacey

Kyozen Kannon Shrine, Kyoto

Photo by Steve Goff

Kyoto Palace grounds

The palace grounds had an extensive and impressive garden.

Photo by Steve Lacey

The Golden Pavilion - Rokuon-Ji Temple, Kyoto

Photo by Steve Goff

A-Bomb Dome building in Hiroshima

This building was ground zero for atomic bomb which detonated 580 ft above at 8:15 am August 6, 1945.

Photo by Moira Cameron

Peace Bell, Hiroshima

The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima was filled with statues, monuments and the like, all dedicated to the victims and to promoting peace.

Photo by Steve Lacey