Back to Himeji

So this morning I wake up late, rush around, forget a lot of important items, BUT I MADE IT ONTO THE BUS!

So Leah and I went to Kobe, got checked in a "Swanky" Hotel (Pictures to come)

After resting for a bit we went to Himeji again. We just stayed long enough to see the Castle and eat some dinner at subway.

I did see something very disturbing. There was a puppy tied outside while the owner was in the bathroom. A Tan Pomeranian from the looks of it. It was chewing something, upon closer inspection I noticed the tail fur had been completely stripped leaving only the bloodied bone of the tail. The dog began hacking and it threw up and kept hacking and trying to bite itself.

Leah, who is a huge dog lover, was especially distressed.

When the dog owner came out I asked in Japanese if the dog was ok. He said yes and that the dog was in no pain.

I hardly believe that. I am beginning to wonder if it is a Japanese thing, I've noticed their care for animals is a bit different than Americans. Especially seeing the pet store conditions and Aquarium conditions.

I'm just not sure. Either way we went back to the Hotel. We watched the news, there is a lot going on about the anti-japanese protests in China. Kinda alarming to see what they've been doing.

Anyways time to sleep.