Here is Tyler posing with a badger which seems to be quite popular in Kyoto. I think they are to bring good luck or fortune but take note of the big package the badger is sporting. Too funny.

Then here are some other pics of the gardens in Kyoto. I really liked how the rocks looked among the greenery and the such wonderful colors of the trees. There are roped paths that keep all the visitors contained while strolling through the gardens. I felt very peaceful here but that was only when my kids weren't not running around and screaming. So maybe 5 minutes...