Wakayama Castle

I finally made it to the castle today! This is Wakayama's pride and joy. I don't know much of the history behind it, but I think it is where the feudal lords lived. There was a sign talking about how the top level was destroyed in an accidental fire and rebuilt. The year it happened was during WWII, and I read somewhere else that it was actually bombed. Interesting perception of what happened. From my apt, you can see the castle, and vice-versa. Hopefully you can see the ocean in the picture. It is very close. I think I'm closer to the water now than I was in San Diego. It was a bit overcast today, but soooo humid and hot. We all just sweat buckets!
Our little friend in the picture is a HUGE bug that makes lots and lots of noise. Maybe someone can remind me of it's name, but it is their mating season, and they have a shreiking chirp that is so loud it can hurt your ears when there's lost of them. You can't really tell from the picture, but it is about 3-4 in long. And they poop and pee on you from the trees. And scare the crap out of me.