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1. Japan 2006, Day 18 - Okayama -> Kurashiki
Short photographic travelogue of day 18 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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2. Japan 2006, Day 22 - Fukuoka -> Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 22, the last day of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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3. Japanese Cherry Blossoms
This gallery presents a selection of photographs taken during Cherry Blossom Season in Japan.
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4. Japan 2006, Day 1 - Tokyo, Yokohama
Short photographic travelogue of day 1 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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5. Japan 2006, Day 4 - Nikko, Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 4 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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6. Japan 2006, Day 6 - Kamakura
Short photographic travelogue of day 6 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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7. Japan 2006, Day 7 - Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 7 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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8. Japan 2006, Day 8 - Tokyo -> Matsumoto
Short photographic travelogue of day 8 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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9. Japan 2006, Day 11 - Nagoya -> Kyoto
Short photographic travelogue of day 11 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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10. Japan 2006, Day 17 - Himeji
Short photographic travelogue of day 17 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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11. Japanese Lunch at "Shunbou" in Roppongi, Tokyo, April 29, 2025
My wife and I went to Shunbou (旬房), a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. We used the lunch coupons that we had received after the health checkup.
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12. Japan 2006, Day 2 - Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 2 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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13. Japan 2006, Day 3 - Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 3 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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14. Japan 2006, Day 5 - Tokyo
Short photographic travelogue of day 5 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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15. Japan 2006, Day 9 - Matsumoto -> Nagoya
Short photographic travelogue of day 9 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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16. Japan 2006, Day 10 - Inuyama, Nagoya
Short photographic travelogue of day 10 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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17. Japan 2006, Day 12 - Kyoto
Short photographic travelogue of day 12 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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18. Japan 2006, Day 13 - Kyoto, Nara
Short photographic travelogue of day 13 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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19. Japan 2006, Day 14 - Kyoto
Short photographic travelogue of day 14 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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20. Japan 2006, Day 15 - Osaka
Short photographic travelogue of day 15 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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21. Japan 2006, Day 16 - Osaka -> Kobe
Short photographic travelogue of day 16 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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22. Japan 2006, Day 19: Hiroshima
Short photographic travelogue of day 19 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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23. Japan 2006, Day 20: Miyajima
Short photographic travelogue of day 20 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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24. Japan 2006, Day 21 - Hiroshima -> Fukuoka
Short photographic travelogue of day 21 of my first-ever trip to Japan in the spring of 2006.
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25. Japan Street Photography
This portfolio presents a selection of street and people photography from Japan.
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26. Japan Travel Photography
This portfolio presents a selection of travel photography from locations around Japan.
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27. Japanese Study at the Cafe: げんき14
Today, I went to a café in my neighborhood for some food, and for studying this month’s Japanese grammar and writing some new Kanji (GENKI, Lesson 14).
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28. Autumn Mood, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
In the Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, trees along the canal have changed to autumn colors.
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29. Cafe Round-up, Hakodate, Japan
A summary and short introduction of a few cafes that my wife and I visited during our June 2025 trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan.
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30. Keage Incline Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, Japan
The Keage Incline is a former railway in the Higashiyama district of eastern Kyoto, Japan. In spring, it is a popular spot to view the cherry blossoms.
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31. Ascent to the Castle, Kumamoto, Japan
Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto on Kyushu is considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle.
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32. Across the Canal, Kurashiki, Japan
During autumn season, this is a view across the canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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33. Vivid Autumn, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
Autumn is packing a punch on this historic corner in the Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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34. Students and Priest, Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan
Students of different ages are visiting the grounds of Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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35. Shops along Chuo Dori, Nagano, Japan
A winter impression outside some traditional shops in the northern part of Chūō Dōri in Nagano, Japan.
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36. Hanami at Philosopher's Path in Kyoto, Japan
The Philosopher’s Path is a pleasant stone path that traverses the northern part of the Higashiyama district in Kyoto, Japan.
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37. Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama, Japan
An evening scene outside Dōgo Onsen Honkan, the main public bathhouse at the Dogo Onsen Hot Spring in Matsuyama, Japan.
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38. Hakata Gion Yamakasa Participants, Fukuoka, Japan
Participants at the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival are assembling outside Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, Japan.
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39. Cherry Blossoms at Tokoji Temple, Hagi, Japan
A quiet afternoon visit during cherry blossom season to Tōkōji Temple in the city of Hagi in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
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40. Side Street Rickshaw, Kyoto, Japan
Tourists are enjoying a jinricksha tour in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan.
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41. Ascent to Hikone Castle, Japan
Ascending to the main keep of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, during peak Cherry Blossom Season.
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42. Walking the Dogs, Himeji, Japan
Walking the Dogs during peak cherry blossom season at Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
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43. Hanami at Inuyama Castle, Japan
Visitors enjoying Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) at Inuyama Castle in Inuyama, 30 minutes north of Nagoya, Japan.
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44. Autumn Bridge, Ise Shrine, Mie Prefecture, Japan
An autumn impression from the Inner Shrine (Naiku) at the Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu) in Mie Prefecture, Japan.
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45. Autumn at a Local Temple, Tokyo, Japan
Autumn colors at Chōtokuji, a Buddhist Temple in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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46. Bicycling under the Cherry Blossoms, Tokyo, Japan
A pedestrian and bicycle path in the Nakajuku area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, during cherry blossom season.
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47. Cherry Blossom Season in Iwakuni, Japan
Four photos of cherry blossom season in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
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48. Cherry Blossom Buddha, Kamakura, Japan
A view of the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) in Kamakura, Japan, during the Cherry Blossom Season.
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49. Uno Cafe outside Katori Shrine, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Before entering Katori Jingu Shrine in Chiba Prefecture today, we had lunch at the delightful Uno Cafe just outside the shrine’s premises.
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50. Harbor View, Kobe, Japan
Taken from the upper level of the Mosaic Shopping Complex at Kobe Harborland, Japan, this view looks northeast towards Kobe Port Tower.
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51. Shichigosan, Ikuta Shrine, Kobe, Japan
A scene from Shichi-Go-San at Ikuta Jinja, a beautiful Shintō shrine in the center of Kobe, Japan.
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52. Golden Tree, Konpirasan Shrine, Shikoku, Japan
Visitors ascending to the top of Konpirasan Shrine (also called Kotohira-gu) on the Japanese island of Shikoku enjoy the autumnal display of a tree.
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53. Autumn Still Life, Konpirasan Shrine, Shikoku, Japan
Detail of stone lanterns in autumn at Konpirasan Shrine (also called Kotohira-gu) on the Japanese island of Shikoku.
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54. Sakura Photoshoot, Okayama, Japan
A late cherry blossom season photoshoot at Korakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan located in Okayama.
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55. End of Season, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Hirano Shrine is one of the best locations for Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) in Kyoto, Japan.
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56. Highball, Kyoto, Japan
View into an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub) through a Showa-period highball advertisement as seen in Kyoto, Japan.
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57. Honden Perspective, Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan
A perspective shot along the decorative details of the Honden, the Main Hall at Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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58. Morning Exercise with Stone Lanterns, Kyoto, Japan
At the southern entrance of Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, a man is seen exercising beside a lineup of toro (Japanese stone lanterns).
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59. Through the Gate, Kyoto, Japan
Looking through the gate of Koshindo Temple near Yasaka Pagoda in eastern Kyoto, Japan, I was able to capture some typical Kyoto elements in a single frame.
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60. Station Master, Matsushiro, Nagano, Japan
A candid shot of the station master at Matsushiro Station (decommissioned in April 2012) in Nagano, Japan.
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61. Nighttime Izakaya, Nara, Japan
Nighttime exterior of an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub) on Sanjo-dori Street in Nara, Japan.
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62. Shichigosan, Saidaiji Kannon-in, Okayama, Japan
A scene from Shichi-Go-San at Saidaiji Kannon-in Temple in the eastern part of Okayama, Japan.
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63. Autumn with Dog, Ukan Gorge, Okayama, Japan
A young couple and their dog are enjoying a relaxing moment of autumn-leaf viewing at Ukan Gorge in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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64. Autumn Belfry, Enryakuji Temple, Otsu, Japan
Enryakuji is a Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. In this autumn scene, visitors are waiting at the belfry to ring the bell.
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65. Autumn Slope, Enryakuji Temple, Otsu, Japan
An autumn impression from Enryakuji Temple, located to the northeast of Kyoto on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, Japan. The structure on the right is Yokokawa Main Hall.
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66. The Priest, Nanzoin Temple, Sasaguri, Japan
A priest is seen emerging from a pedestrian tunnel at Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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67. Autumn Photos, Joshinji Temple, Tokyo, Japan
During autumn season, visitors are taking photos at Joshinji, a Buddhist temple affiliated with the Jōdo sect situated in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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68. Autumn Painter, Hofukuji Temple, Soja, Japan
A painter at work on a fine autumn day at Hōfukuji Temple in Sōja, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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69. At the Pond, Hofukuji Temple, Soja, Japan
An elderly couple enjoys a quiet moment by the pond on a fine autumn day at Hōfukuji Temple in Sōja, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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70. Autumn Afternoon, Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa, Japan
A quiet autumn afternoon scene along a pond at Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa, Japan. The beautiful park is located 30 minutes west of Central Tokyo by train.
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71. Autumn at Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa, Japan
A quiet autumn afternoon scene at Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa, Japan. The beautiful park is located 30 minutes west of Central Tokyo by train.
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72. At the Noodle Restaurant, Kyoto, Japan
After visiting Jingoji in the Takao area of Kyoto, Japan, it was time to recharge with a bowl of hot noodles at this nice small restaurant by the river.
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73. Burning Incense, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors are burning incense on the premises of Senso-ji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan.
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74. Ramen Restaurants, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Late-afternoon passersby checking out Ramen restaurants in the Asakusabashi area of Tokyo, Japan.
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75. Nakajuku Cherry Blossoms, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Afternoon sunlight on the cherry blossoms in the Nakajuku district of Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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76. Jumping with Joy, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, Japan
At Jiyugaoka Kumano Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, a girl is seen jumping beside the purification fountain.
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77. Spring at Kyū-Furukawa Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Some impressions from a short spring visit to Kyu-Furukawa Gardens at Nishigahara in the Kita Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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78. Neighborhood Walk, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
An old woman is looking at the photographer while walking through a neighborhood in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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79. Autumn Stroll, University of Tokyo, Japan
An autumn walk on a fine November day at the campus of the University of Tokyo, Japan.
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80. Blossoms along the Stream, Ueda, Japan
A seasonal view of cherry blossoms along the Yadesawa River in the Yanagimachi area of Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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81. Meet me at the Cherry Blossoms, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
Phoning a friend on a Cherry Blossom season evening at Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan.
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82. Salaryman’s Pose, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
A salaryman posing for my camera (much to the amusement of his companions) outside one of the Yakitori Stalls around Yūrakuchō Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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83. Restaurant Corner, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Restaurants preparing to open for the evening along Star Road in Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
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84. At the Sand Bath, Beppu, Japan
Customers are relaxing while taking a sand bath in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan.
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85. Bizen Pottery Festival, Imbe, Japan
Every year in October, the Festival of Bizen Pottery is held in the small town of Imbe in the former Bizen province, now part of Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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86. Hidden Watering Hole, Daikanyama, Tokyo, Japan
On a walk around the Daikanyama area in Tokyo, Japan, I came across this small hidden stand selling organic beer.
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87. Fountain-Watching, Fukuoka, Japan
Kids watching the “Musical Fountain” at the Canal City Hakata Shopping district in Fukuoka, Japan.
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88. Inside the Yatai Food Stall, Fukuoka, Japan
Staff preparing servings of Hakata Ramen noodles inside a typical Yatai food stall in Fukuoka, Japan.
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89. Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
Kushida Jinja in Fukuoka, Japan, was founded in the 8th century, with the present structure dating back to 1587.
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90. Side Entrance, Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
Kushida Jinja in Fukuoka, Japan, was founded in the 8th century, with the present structure dating back to 1587.
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91. Priority Seat, Fukuoka, Japan
Looks like it has been an exhausting day for this gentleman. Photo taken on the Kūkō Subway Line in Fukuoka, Japan.
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92. Cherry Blossom Illuminations, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Dinner with a view of illuminated cherry blossoms in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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93. Gion Evening, Kyoto, Japan
An evening scene at Hanamikoji, one of the main streets traversing the Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.
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94. Motomachi District, Hakodate, Japan
Motomachi, located on the slopes of Mount Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan, is a former residential area of foreign traders.
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95. Sakura Frame, Hikone Castle, Japan
A view of Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, during peak Cherry Blossom Season.
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96. Residential Cherry Blossoms, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Cherry blossom season in a residential area near Teikyo University in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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97. Dead-End with Cherry Blossoms, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A cherry blossom tree is in full bloom in this dead-end street in the Maenocho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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98. Neighborhood Halloween, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
At a Halloween event in a neighborhood of Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan, I captured this charming moment.
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99. Used Books Galore, Jimbocho, Tokyo, Japan
View through the window into a used-books store in Jimbocho, Tokyo, Japan. The area has dozens of vintage bookshops filled with interesting publications.
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100. Side Street and Tram, Kagoshima, Japan
Through an alley of residential buildings in Kagoshima, Japan, I captured this view of a city tram and a woman carrying a parasol.
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101. Wedding Procession, Terukuni Shrine, Kagoshima, Japan
During a visit to Terukuni Jinja in Kagoshima, Japan, I saw a wedding procession enter the shrine premises, and make their way towards the main hall.
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102. Enoden Train, Kamakura, Japan
An Enoshima Electric Railway Train approaches Kamakurakokomae Station in Kamakura, Japan.
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103. Seaside Rendezvous, Kamakura, Japan
A contemplative seaside moment on the beach close to Kamakurakokomae Station in Kamakura, Japan.
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104. Autumn at Kamba Waterfall Park, Okayama, Japan
Kamba Falls are located in Kamba Waterfall Park, near the city of Maniwa in the northwestern part of Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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105. Tiny Seafood Restaurant, Kanazawa, Japan
View into a small seafood restaurant inside Omicho Market in Kanazawa, Japan.
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106. Ascent to Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa, Japan
Oyama Jinja is a Shinto Shrine in Kanazawa, Japan. This photo shows the stairs ascending to the Main Gate, which was constructed in 1875.
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107. Pond View, Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa, Japan
At Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, this view looks across a small pond towards the main hall.
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108. Kibune River Cascades, Kyoto, Japan
A young couple is seen photographing the cascades of Kibune River in Kyoto, Japan.
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109. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Kobe, Japan
Beachside activities against the backdrop of Akashi Kaikyō, the beautiful suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan.
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110. Picnic at the Bridge, Kobe, Japan
Along the water front on the northern side of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan, folks are pictured having a snack.
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111. Chinatown Food Stalls, Kobe, Japan
A foodie pictured amidst a variety of food choices in the Chinatown of Kobe, Japan.
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112. Scenes at a Shrine, Ikuta Jinja, Kobe, Japan
Visitors and shrine maiden are engaging in various activities outside the main hall of Ikuta Shrine in Kobe, Japan.
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113. Cafe Kitchen, Motomachi, Kobe, Japan
A view into the kitchen of the Hara Donuts Café at Motomachi, Kobe, Japan.
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114. Arrival, Sannomiya Station, Kobe, Japan
Waiting commuters and platform glances during arrival of a train at Sannomiya Station in Kobe, Japan.
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115. Boat Ride, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
A man and a woman in traditional clothes and holding a paper umbrella are riding in a boat on the canal in the Bikan District of Kurashiki, Japan.
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116. Watering the Pavement, Kurashiki, Japan
Staff is watering the pavement outside a Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in the Bikan historical district of Kurashiki, Japan.
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117. Side Street Sun, Kurashiki, Japan
Bright sunlight flooding a side street in the historical Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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118. Firewalking, Yugasan Rendaiji, Kurashiki, Japan
A decisive moment from the annual fire-walking festival at Yugasan Rendaiji Temple in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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119. Cafe Conversation, Kyoto, Japan
At the delightful Cafe Marble in Kyoto, Japan, two customers are enjoying a relaxing conversation.
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120. Autumn Colors, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Eikandō Zenrin-ji, located north of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan, is famous for its fall foliage and for its prominence in the past as a center of learning.
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121. Autumn Snacks, Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
A tray of autumnal snacks (dango, amazake, tea and miso soup) at Eikando Zenrinji Temple in eastern Kyoto, Japan.
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122. Encounter, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari Taisha, an important Shinto Shrine in southern Kyoto, Japan, is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.
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123. Higashiyama Maiko, Kyoto, Japan
On my first trip to Japan, I ran into this interesting scene at Ninenzaka along the hills of Higashiyama in Kyoto.
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124. Autumn at Maruyama Park, Kyoto, Japan
An autumn view across a pond at Maruyama Park in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan.
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125. Restaurants outside Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Pleasant winter weather for this walk around the restaurants outside Imamiya Jinja in Kyoto, Japan.
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126. The Reader, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
A visitor is seen reading between sliding doors outside a tatami room at Kenninji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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127. Four Film Photos from Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan
A set of four film photos taken at Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in the northwestern part of Kyoto, Japan.
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128. The Visitors, Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Visitors arriving at the main entrance of the iconic Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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129. Incense Oven, Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan
The morning sun gently hits an incense oven on the main balcony of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Photo taken in 2006, before the onset of overtourism.
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130. Kimono Photographers, Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Two young women in kimono photographing each other under the aqueduct at Nanzenji Temple in eastern Kyoto, Japan.
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131. Gateway to Autumn, Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
At Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, visitors are enjoying autumn colors while sitting in the door frame of the Sanmon Gate.
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132. Nara Line arriving at Tofukuji Station, Kyoto, Japan
A Kyoto-bound Nara Line train arrives at Tōfukuji Station in Kyoto, Japan.
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133. Ninenzaka, Kyoto, Japan
Ninenzaka is a lane lined with beautifully restored traditional shop houses, situated along the descent from Kiyomizudera Temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan.
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134. Connection Established, Kyoto, Japan
A priest answering his mobile phone at Nishi-Honganji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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135. Tea Time, Hosenin Temple, Ohara, Kyoto, Japan
Temple staff rushing to serve Green Tea and Japanese Sweets at Hosenin Temple in the beautiful Ōhara area of Northern Kyoto, Japan.
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136. Outside Rokkakudo Temple, Kyoto, Japan
A view of the entrance to Rokkakudo Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The name “Rokkakudo” refers to the distinctive hexagonal shape of the temple’s main hall.
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137. The Temple behind Starbucks, Kyoto, Japan
Standing outside this Starbucks in Kyoto, Japan, I noticed Rokkakudo Temple making a discrete appearance in the background.
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138. Autumn Illumination, Tenju-an Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Autumn Illumination at Tenju-an, a sub-temple of Nanzen-ji in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan.
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139. Autumn Balcony, Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Tsutenkyo Bridge at Tōfukuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, becomes one of the city’s most busy spots in autumn, as visitors come to enjoy the seasonal colors.
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140. Downtown Samurai, Matsue, Japan
A participant is seen wearing a period costume at the annual Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
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141. Across the Red Bridge, Matsumoto, Japan
A view of Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, across a red bridge on its western side.
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142. On the Corner, Matsumoto, Japan
Taken in the Nakamachi district of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, this photo shows one of the area’s typical restored merchant houses.
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143. Cherry Blossoms at Matsuyama Castle, Shikoku, Japan
Cherry trees in full bloom, and a friendly mascot, at Matsuyama Castle on the southern island of Shikoku, Japan.
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144. Evian Coffee, Motomachi, Kobe, Japan
In a side corner of the Motomachi Shopping Street in Kobe, Japan, I saw this scene at Evian Coffee, a shop established in the early 1950s.
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145. Autumn at Minakami Shrine, Nagano, Japan
Minakami Jinja on Mount Minakami outside Matsushiro in Nagano, Japan, dates back to the 15th/16th centuries.
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146. Statues, Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Rokujizō (Six Jizo) Statues outside the Sanmon Gate at Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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147. Winter at Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
View from the Main Hall of Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan, during a winter-day visit.
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148. A Talk about Peace, Nagasaki, Japan
Framed by the water jets of a fountain at Nagasaki Peace Park in Japan, four elderly people are seen having a pensive talk.
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149. Salaryman Dinner, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
Two salarymen are enjoying a simple dinner seated outside a pub in the Nakano area of Tokyo, Japan, as seen through a plastic blind outside the shop.
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150. At the Soba Restaurant, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, Japan
During lunch today at a traditional Japanese soba noodle restaurant in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, I noticed another customer quietly enjoying his meal.
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151. So This Is Christmas, Okayama, Japan
During Christmas season at a variety store in Okayama, Japan, check-out staff in the register area is aptly dressed for the festive occasion.
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152. Tenneiji Pagoda, Onomichi, Japan
Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, boasts a scenic location with many slopes, hillside temples and beautiful views overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
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153. Thriller, Osu, Nagoya, Japan
A fashion-conscious attendant is waiting for customers in a shopping street of the Ōsu district in Nagoya, Japan.
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154. Drugstore Guard, Osu, Nagoya, Japan
A colorfully dressed guard standing outside a drugstore with even more colorful merchandise. Seen in a shopping street in the Ōsu district of Nagoya, Japan.
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155. Immovable Protector and God of Fire, Sasaguri, Japan
At Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka, Japan, this is the statue of Acalanatha, an immovable protector and god of fire.
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156. Banana Chocolate, Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan
A street vendor is selling chocolate-coated bananas in the Shibamata area of Tokyo, Japan.
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157. Rainy Delivery, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan
During pouring rain, a delivery person is pushing a cart with beverage containers around Shimokitazawa in Tokyo, Japan.
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158. Graphics and Patterns, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Interesting patterns and textures spotted at this street corner on a walk through the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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159. Neighborhood Chat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Locals having a casual chat on a hot summer evening in the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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160. School’s Out, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
High school girls on Nakamise-dori, the shop-lined approach to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
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161. Autumn Yellow, Hikarigaoka Park, Tokyo, Japan
A golden autumn scene from Hikarigaoka Park in the Nerima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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162. Life around the Coin Laundry, Kirigaoka, Tokyo, Japan
A man sitting on a chair is watching life outside a coin laundry in Kirigaoka in the Kita Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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163. Family Transport, Kirigaoka, Tokyo, Japan
A fully occupied bicycle passes a colorful building in the Kirigaoka area of Kita ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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164. Kirigaoka Shopping Street, Tokyo, Japan
Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street, open since the 1950s, is located in the Kita Ward of Tokyo, Japan, inside an old Danchi.
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165. Reflections, Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan
A workday evening scene taken in the underground concourse of Otemachi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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166. Puppet Player, Rikugien Garden, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors are watching the performance of a puppet player at Rikugien, a park in the northern center of Tokyo, Japan.
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167. National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
The National Art Center in Roppongi, Tokyo, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, is one of the largest exhibition spaces in Japan.
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168. Monochrome Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan
A mid-day winter scene from a typical street in the Shimokitazawa area of Tokyo, Japan.
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169. Drinks with a View, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
A scene from the cafe/bar on the 45th floor of the Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
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170. Priest 2.0, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
On a subway train in Tokyo, Japan, a priest is reading something on his tablet.
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171. City Lights, Shiodome, Tokyo, Japan
Night view towards an illuminated Tokyo Tower from a hotel room at the Park Hotel Shiodome in Tokyo, Japan. Photo taken in 2006.
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172. Walking the Dogs by the Sumida River, Tokyo, Japan
An elderly woman using a walker is enjoying a sunny day with her two dogs along the Sumida River in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Skytree is visible in the background.
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173. Postal Delivery, Takinogawa, Tokyo, Japan
The postman is coming to this old corner in the Takinogawa area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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174. Shop Owner, Takinogawa, Tokyo, Japan
A shop owner is eyeing a foreign photographer in the Takinogawa area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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175. Anticipation, Tokyo, Japan
A woman is waiting underneath the northern rotunda of the old Tokyo Station building in Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan.
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176. Cherry Blossoms Photographer, Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
A photographer is framing her shot of illuminated cherry blossoms at Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan.
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177. Pre-Christmas Poses, Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan
At Yebisu Garden Place in Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan, a woman in kimono is being photographed against a Christmas tree.
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178. Rainy Cherry Blossoms at Ushimado, Okayama, Japan
The seaside resort town of Ushimado in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, is home to olive groves and a lot of cherry trees.
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179. Star Road Traffic, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Star Road, a pub-lined alley in Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
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180. Cheerful Balcony, Azabu-jūban, Tokyo, Japan
A colorful balcony on the upper floor of this apartment building in the Azabu-juban area of Minato Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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181. Through the Main Gate, Dazaifu Tenmangu, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a shrine popular with students who visit in order to pray for successful studies.
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182. Yakitori Kitchen, Fukuoka, Japan
Watching the kitchen staff at work at a Yakitori (skewered grilled chicken) restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan.
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183. Walking the Dog, Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Ward in Kyoto is Japan’s second-largest sake-producing area. It is traversed by the pleasant and scenic Horikawa Canal.
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184. Side Street Photo Pose, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
A delightful scene of visitors snapping photos in a side street of the Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.
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185. Side Street Walk, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
A tranquil scene spotted in a side street of the Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.
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186. Dusk Timelapse, Hakodate, Japan
A short time-lapse video taken at dusk from a hotel room window in Hakodate, Japan. The view is roughly in southeastern direction, overlooking Horaicho.
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187. Goryokaku and Red Brick Warehouses, Hakodate, Japan
Today, in Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan, we went up Goryokaku Tower to see Fort Goryokaku, and then went to the Red Brick Warehouses in the bay area.
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188. At the Main Gate, Hokkaido Jingu, Sapporo, Japan
Early winter light outside the main gate of Hokkaido Jingu, a beautiful Shinto Shrine in Sapporo, Japan.
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189. Corner Shrine, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan
A small shrine in an old residential area around Ikebukuro Honcho in the Toshima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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190. Here Comes the Festival Float, Inuyama, Japan
A festival float moving through the crowds during Cherry Blossom Season at Inuyama, Japan.
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191. After-Work Evening Walk, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
It’s late September, days are getting shorter again - so on my way back from the office, I can finally start taking night photos again in Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan.
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192. Autumn Evening Backstreet, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Coming home from work on a late-November evening, I captured this scene on a backstreet in the Miyamotocho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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193. Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
My wife and I went for a cafe lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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194. Returning from Work, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
For a change of scenery, last night I got off the subway a stop later than usual, and walked home through the Shimura district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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195. Cake Shop 'Japonais', Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
In the Honcho district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, there used to be this cake shop called Japonais run by an elderly owner.
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196. Black and White Summer Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan (Part 2)
A few more monochrome street photos from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, taken yesterday on my way home from the office.
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197. Morning Mood, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Moody sunlight on a winter morning in the area around JR Itabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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198. Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Komaya Retro Games was an old shop in the Nakajuku area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan. It was run by a couple in their 80s and filled with old game machines.
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199. Popeye Camera, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, Japan
Popeye Camera is a delightful neighborhood photo and camera store in the Jiyugaoka district of Meguro Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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200. Old Side Street, Kagurazaka, Tokyo, Japan
View into an old side street of Kagurazaka, a shopping and dining district near Iidabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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201. Kappa Bridge, Kamikochi, Nagano, Japan
Kappa Bridge is crossing the Azusa River at Kamikōchi, a mountainous highland valley in the western part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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202. Kappa Bridge at Kamikochi, Nagano, Japan
Kappa Bridge is crossing the Azusa River at Kamikōchi, a mountainous highland valley in the western part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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203. Quiet Temple Entrance, Kanazawa, Japan
The quiet and peaceful entrance to Gannenji, a small temple in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
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204. Old Houses, Nishi Chayagai, Kanazawa, Japan
View along a line of historic buildings in the Nishi Chayagai district of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
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205. Cherry Blossoms at Kanda Myojin, Tokyo, Japan
Cherry blossom season at Kanda Myōjin in Tokyo, a Shinto shrine whose origins date back to the 8th century.
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206. Second Visit to Katori Jingu Shrine, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Yesterday, we made our second visit to Katori Jingu in Chiba Prefecture. After first coming here last October, we had wanted to see it in a different season.
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207. Autumn Visit to Kita-in Temple, Kawagoe, Japan
Kitain in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, is the head temple of the Tendai Sect in the Kanto region of Japan. A few photos from a visit on a calm autumn day.
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208. Through the Main Gate, Kawasaki Daishi, Kawasaki, Japan
Looking at the Main Hall of Kawasaki Daishi through its Main Gate in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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209. Hanami at the Keage Incline, Kyoto, Japan
People enjoying Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) at the Keage Incline in Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan.
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210. Keage Incline Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, Japan
Visitors enjoying the Cherry Blossoms along the Keage Incline in the Higashiyama district of eastern Kyoto, Japan.
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211. Tiny Corner Pub, Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan
Harmonica Yokochō, located to the north of Kichijōji station in Tokyo, Japan, used to be a flea market in the post-WWII years.
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212. Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
Kurashiki is a historic town located west of Okayama, Japan. Its main attraction is the Bikan District, an old merchant quarter dating back to the Edo period.
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213. Canal-side Artist, Kurashiki, Japan
In the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, passersby are watching a painter capture a scene of old buildings along the canal.
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214. Boat Traffic, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
During early autumn season, visitors are enjoying a boat ride on a willow-lined canal in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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215. Dried Squid, Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Dried Squid hanging outside an old shop in the Bikan Historical Area of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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216. Historic Buildings, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
A glimpse between some of the beautiful old warehouse buildings in the Bikan District of Kurashiki, Japan.
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217. Restaurant Corner, Bikan District, Kurashiki, Japan
Restaurants at a street corner in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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218. Old Town Rickshaw, Kurashiki, Japan
Light traffic in a side street of the historic Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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219. Bikan Historical Area, Kurashiki, Japan
Kurashiki is a historic town located west of Okayama, Japan. Its main attraction is the Bikan District, an old Edo-period merchant quarter.
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220. Cables Galore, Kurashiki, Japan
Looking up in the historic Bikan district of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, I noticed this rather elaborate mesh of electric cables and wires.
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221. Cafe Specials Board, Kurashiki, Japan
In the historic Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a café waitress is updating the specials board.
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222. Tatami Room at Tsurugata Ryokan, Kurashiki, Japan
The futon is set for the night in the tatami room at Tsurugata Ryokan in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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223. Issen Yoshoku, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Figure display outside Issen Yoshoku, a restaurant on Nawate-dori in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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224. Late Cherry Blossoms, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Late cherry blossoms at Hirano Jinja in Kyoto, Japan. Petals are falling to the ground, and food and drink outlets are slowly but surely wrapping up the season.
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225. Main Hall, Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan
Visitors arriving for prayer at the Main Hall of Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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226. Gates at Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan
A view of the gates in the lower area of the famous Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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227. Moss Garden at Sanzen-in, Ohara, Kyoto, Japan
Stone Buddhas at the Moss Garden of Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara, north of Kyoto, Japan.
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228. Rokkakudo Temple Roofscape, Kyoto, Japan
An aerial view of Rokkaku-dō in Kyoto, Japan. The temple is famous as the birthplace of Ikebana (flower arrangement).
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229. Toji Temple Flea Market Vendors, Kyoto, Japan
Flea market vendors are having a chat amidst their colorful merchandise at Tōji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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230. Shinkansen Departure, Kyoto, Japan
A Nozomi Shinkansen (bullet train) is seen departing from track 12 at Kyoto Station, Japan.
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231. Rainy Reflections, Miyajima, Japan
Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, is home to the iconic Itsukushima Shrine, captured on a very rainy day in this photo.
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232. Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan
A perspective study along platform 1 of Mojikō Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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233. Winter at Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
View from the main hall of Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan, during a winter visit.
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234. Touring Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
In front of Rokujizō (Six Jizo) Statues, a priest is giving a guided tour of Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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235. Winter Temple Visit, Nagano, Japan
Visitors defying the snowy weather at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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236. Osu Kannon Flea Market, Nagoya, Japan
On the 18th and 28th day of every month, a flea market is held on the grounds of Ōsu Kannon, a Buddhist temple in Central Nagoya, Japan.
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237. Flea Market at Osu Kannon, Nagoya, Japan
Twice a month, a flea market is held at Ōsu Kannon, a Buddhist temple in Nagoya, Japan. The terrace outside the main hall provides a great overview.
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238. End of the Day, Yakushiji Temple, Nara, Japan
In the late afternoon, a priest is seen walking away from the Golden Hall at Yakushiji Temple in Nara, Japan.
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239. Autumn at Nison-in Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan
Visitors outside the main hall of Nisonin, a Tendai Buddhist temple complex in the Sagano area of western Kyoto, Japan.
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240. Tram arriving at Yubinkyokumae Station, Okayama, Japan
A streetcar arrives at Yūbinkyokumae Station in Okayama, Japan.
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241. At the Panoramic Restaurant, Onomichi, Japan
The panoramic restaurant at the top station of Mount Senkoji Ropeway in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, offers great views of the Seto Inland Sea.
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242. Evening at Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan
Dōtonbori is a popular shopping and entertainment district in Osaka, Japan.
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243. Old Restaurants, Otsuka, Tokyo, Japan
Old Restaurants around Ōtsuka Station in Tokyo, Japan. The train tracks belong to the Toden Arakawa Line that was re-branded as “Tokyo Sakura Tram” in 2017.
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244. Tram and Old Restaurants, Otsuka, Tokyo, Japan
Old Restaurants around Ōtsuka Station in Tokyo, Japan. The train in front is a Toden Arakawa Line that was re-branded as “Tokyo Sakura Tram” in 2017.
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245. Smiling Buddha Statue, Sasaguri, Japan
A smiling Buddha statue along the ascent to the main hall of Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka, Japan.
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246. Approaching Nanzoin Temple, Sasaguri, Japan
Approaching Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka, Japan, on a nice summer day.
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247. Container Terminal, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
View towards a container terminal in the Shinagawa Ward of Tokyo, Japan, as seen from a hotel in the area.
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248. Eatery Corner, Shirakawago, Gifu, Japan
View along a line of eateries in the historic Ogimachi Village of Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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249. Dance of the Scarecrows, Shirakawago, Gifu, Japan
On my walk through Ogimachi Village in Shirakawago, Japan, I suddenly found myself facing this lineup of scarecrows.
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250. Neighborhood Bicycling, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Bicycling past a leaning tree in a quiet neighborhood backstreet of Taito Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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251. Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
An ambitiously-named hairdresser and beauty salon in a beautifully weathered old building in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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252. Neighborhood Restaurants, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
A lane of restaurants in a quiet side street of the Taito ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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253. Koinobori for Children's Day, Takayama, Japan
Koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks) are hung across the Miyagawa River in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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254. Jiyugaoka Kumano Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
A bright autumn day at Jiyugaoka Kumano Jinja, a small shrine in the Meguro ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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255. SKWAT Kameari Art Center, Tokyo, Japan
Today, I went to SKWAT Kameari Art Center (SKAC) in Nishikameari, Tokyo, Japan. An Interesting space filled with vinyl records and photography / art books.
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256. Fortune Teller, Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan
On an early evening outside a department store in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo, Japan, a fortune teller is seated on the sidewalk and waiting for clients.
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257. Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan
Taken on my first trip to Japan in 2006, this photo of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo was shot from inside JR Shibuya Station.
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258. Shinagawa Station Concourse, Tokyo, Japan
Going with the light mid-day flow of people in the concourse of Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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259. Ichigaya Letterpress Factory, Tokyo, Japan
While walking around Ichigaya in the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo, Japan, my wife and I randomly came across the very interesting Ichigaya Letterpress Factory today.
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260. Visitors, Tokyo Daijingu, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors are frequenting the grounds of Tokyo Daijingu, one of the five major shrines in Tokyo, Japan.
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261. Dome Relief at Tokyo Station, Tokyo, Japan
An upward view looking at the architectural details of the northern dome in the Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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262. The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan
Oya Temple is a 1,200 year-old Buddhist temple constructed in the volcanic stone cliffs on the outskirts of Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
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263. Approach to Ninja Temple, Kanazawa, Japan
A photo taken along the approach to Myoryuji (also known as “Ninja Temple”) in Kanazawa, Japan. I was standing just outside Gannenji Temple when shooting this.
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264. Garden View, Shibamata Taishakuten, Tokyo, Japan
Enjoying the view of the Japanese Gardens at Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple in Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan.
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265. Autumn Sunday Walk to Yushima, Tokyo, Japan
Taking advantage of the nice Tokyo autumn weather this Sunday, I took a short walk from Ochanomizu to the Yushima area in Bunkyo Ward.
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266. Evening Izakaya Scene, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Patrons enjoying a nice autumn evening at an Izakaya (Japanese-style pub) in Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
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267. Dazaifu Tenmangu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū is a shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is popular with students who visit in order to pray for successful studies (in a similar way like Kitano Tenmangū Shrine in …
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268. A Japanese Temple in Düsseldorf, Germany
View of the Japanese temple at EKŌ-Haus, a center for Japanese art, culture and education in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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269. Torii Gates, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
A line of torii gates outside a small side shrine on the premises of Sumiyoshi Jinja in Fukuoka, Japan.
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270. Hachiman-zaka Slope, Hakodate, Japan
Hachiman-zaka in the Motomachi district of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan, is a picturesque slope famous for its view of the sea from the top of the hill.
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271. Festival Day, Sanko Inari Shrine, Inuyama, Japan
Sanko Inari Shrine is located just below Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, 30 minutes north of Nagoya, Japan.
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272. Torii Tunnel, Sanko Inari Shrine, Inuyama, Japan
Sanko Inari Shrine is located just below Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, 30 minutes north of Nagoya, Japan.
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273. Neighbors, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Two buildings in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan. On the right is a Curry Restaurant, on the left is a residential building.
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274. Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Another visit for a Sunday lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a favorite local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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275. Four vanished shops from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo renews itself at a breathtaking pace. Old buildings get demolished to make way for new condos, and long-established neighborhood shops vanish for good.
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276. Buckwheat Galette at Green Café, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On today’s Green Day, the first of the “Golden Week” holidays in Japan this week, we went for lunch at “greenCAFÉ” in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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277. Neighborhood Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Coming back from the office tonight, as an extension to my “ Itabashi Night Walks” project, I shot some panoramic photos around my neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan.
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278. Mt. Sakurajima Doing Its Thing, Kagoshima, Japan
Walking around Kagoshima on the southern tip of Japan’s western island of Kyushu comes with a reminder that there is an active volcano, Mt. Sakurajima, nearby.
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279. Ocean View, Kamakura, Japan
View towards the ocean from the premises of Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura, Japan.
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280. Under my Umbrella, Kanazawa, Japan
On a walk through the historic district of Kanazawa, Japan, I managed to take this photo of a young woman in kimono posing in this classic Japanese setting.
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281. Entering Oyama Shrine, Kanazawa, Japan
A view towards the Main Hall of Oyama Jinja in Kanazawa, Japan, while entering the main yard through the shrine’s distinctive Main Gate.
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282. Autumn Visit to Naka-in Temple, Kawagoe, Japan
Located a few minutes south of Kita-in, Naka-in is a Tendai Buddhist Temple in the city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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283. Super Hotdog!, Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan
Harmonica Yokocho is a small stretch of tiny shops, eateries and bars located to the north of Kichijōji station in Tokyo, Japan.
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284. Mosaic, Harborland, Kobe, Japan
View of a restaurant patio in a quiet corner of the Mosaic Shopping Center at Harborland in Kobe, Japan.
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285. Cascades, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Scenery between Hankyu Arashiyama Station and Togetsukyo Bridge in Kyoto, Japan.
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286. Along Katsura River, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A view along Katsura River in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. Togetsukyo Bridge is visible in the background.
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287. Around Ichijoji Station, Kyoto, Japan
An Eizan Line Train is arriving at Ichijōji Station in the northeastern part of Kyoto.
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288. Kiyomizudera Balloon, Kyoto, Japan
A camera balloon (at least I think that’s what this is) is hovering over the premises of Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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289. Shops along Sanzen-in Approach, Kyoto, Japan
The approach to Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto, Japan is lined with shops selling souvenirs and a variety of food items.
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290. Old Merchant District, Matsumoto, Japan
A scene from Nakamachi-dori, the main street traversing a district of well-preserved merchant houses in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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291. View from Top of the Castle, Matsumoto, Japan
A splendid view through a small window at the top of Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with the Japanese Alps visible in the back.
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292. Rickshaw Tours at the Castle, Matsumoto, Japan
A Jinricksha waiting for the next customer tour outside Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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293. Castle-Shaped Bookstore, Matsumoto, Japan
Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture is not only home to one of Japan’s most famous castles, but also has a tiny castle-shaped bookstore.
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294. Ice Cream, Nagano, Japan
Walking along Nakamise-dori, the shop-lined approach to Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple, I came across this moment outside a small ice cream shop.
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295. The Old Pharmacy, Nagano, Japan
An old pharmacy in the area close to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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296. Approaching Sesonin Temple, Nagano, Japan
Visitors are approaching Seson-in, a small temple in close proximity to the iconic Zenkoji Temple of Nagano, Japan.
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297. Along the Approach to Zenkoji, Nagano, Japan
A beautiful building along the approach road to Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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298. Niomon Gate, Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Visitors around the Niomon Gate, located along the southern approach to Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan.
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299. Sanmon Gate, Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Visitors arriving at the main hall of Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan. This photo looks south towards the Sanmon Gate.
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300. Souvenir Photos, Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya, Japan
Atsuta Jingu in Nagoya is Japan’s second-most important Shinto shrine, after the Ise Grand Shrine.
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301. Late Delivery, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
An evening scene north of Nakano Station in Tokyo, Japan. The area is full of Izakaya (Japanese pubs), offering reasonably-priced and tasty dinner options.
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302. Through the Izakaya Window, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
An early-evening look through the window of an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in the Nakano area of Tokyo, Japan.
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303. Around Jotokuji Temple, Nara, Japan
A quiet corner in the backstreets of Nara, Japan, close to Jōtokuji Temple whose premises are visible to the right.
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304. Corridor of Lamps, Nara, Japan
Lamps illuminate a corridor of a building with small shops in the Naramachi district of Nara, Japan.
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305. Tsukimi-Bashi and Castle, Okayama, Japan
Tsukimi-Bashi (“moon-viewing bridge”) in Okayama, Japan, links Okayama Castle (pictured to the left) with Korakuen, the city’s iconic Japanese Garden.
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306. Neon Reflections at Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan
Colorful neon advertisement signs are reflected off the surface of the Dotonbori Canal in Osaka, Japan.
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307. Reclining Buddha Details, Nanzoin Temple, Sasaguri, Japan
Statues and decorative elements around the Reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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308. Ice Cream Corner, Shirakawago, Gifu, Japan
It was a very hot day for my walk through Ogimachi Village in Shirakawagō, Japan – so it was nice to come by this small shop selling ice cream.
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309. Umbrellas and Beer Crates, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
A still life of umbrellas and beer crates in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Taken on a photo walk in 2018 with photographer Alfie Goodrich.
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310. Patio Garden, Takayama, Japan
A small Japanese-style garden in the patio of a shop in the historic area of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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311. Let’s Work, Takayama, Japan
A Japan Railways employee is starting his working day at Takayama Station in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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312. Old Pub, Nakamise Shopping Street, Tateishi, Tokyo, Japan
A daytime look at a shuttered-down pub at the old Nakamise Shopping Street in Tateishi in the Katsushika Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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313. Shōwa Day Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan
Yesterday was the Showa Day bank holiday in Japan. We went for an outside lunch at “ Cafe Nijiiro Hitsuji” (rainbow-colored sheep) in Kita-Akabane, Tokyo.
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314. Zuishin-mon Gate, Kanda Myojin, Tokyo, Japan
Zuishin-mon Gate at Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, was built as recently as 1975. This photo is from a visit during cherry blossom season.
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315. Dinner Choices, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
At the end of his working day, a salaryman is seen walking along Meguro Dori in Tokyo, Japan, exploring dinner options.
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316. Evening Overpass, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
An evening view from an overpass on Meguro Dori, a major thoroughfare near Meguro Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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317. Looking at the City, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors to the 52nd floor observation deck at Mori Tower in Roppongi, Tokyo, are enjoying a view of the city.
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318. Shibamata Taishakuten Temple Gate, Tokyo, Japan
A look through the gate of Shibamata Taishakuten, a Buddhist temple in the Katsushika ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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319. Shibuya Crossing at Street Level, Tokyo, Japan
That feeling of walking across the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo, Japan, as a part of the crowd on a rainy day.
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320. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, Tokyo, Japan
A view of Yanaka Ginza, an old-style shopping street in the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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321. Pub Tunnel, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
The Yurakucho Concourse in Tokyo, Japan, is home to a surprising amount of small bars and eateries.
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322. Zojoji Autumn Colors, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese maple trees at the peak of their seasonal colors on a fine autumn day at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan.
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323. Vertical Panorama of JP Tower, Tokyo, Japan
A view into the spacious atrium at JP Tower in Tokyo, Japan. The building is home to the KITTE mall featuring upscale shops and restaurants.
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324. Field Trip to Byodoin, Uji, Japan
A group of high school students is seen outside Phoenix Hall at Byōdōin Temple in Uji, Japan.
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325. The Chapel in the Stone Quarry, Utsunomiya, Japan
The Oya History Museum is a former stone quarry outside Utsunomiya, Japan. The spacious underground cavern also features this Wedding Chapel.
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326. Garden Detail, Oyaji Temple, Utsunomiya, Japan
A detail of the garden at Oya Temple (Ōyaji) outside the city of Utsunomiya, Japan.
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327. Stone Statue, Oyaji Temple, Utsunomiya, Japan
Close-up of a stone statue in the garden at Oya Temple outside the city of Utsunomiya, Japan.
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328. Waniguchi, Oyaji Temple, Utsunomiya, Japan
At Oya Temple in Utsunomiya, Japan, this waniguchi is sounded by worshippers to attract the deity’s attention by shaking the rope in front.
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329. Tunnel of Izakaya, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
A tunnel of small Izakaya (Japanese pubs) in the area around Yurakucho Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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330. Autumn in Japan
This gallery presents a selection of photos of autumn in Japan, with various locations and scenes of colorful foliage.
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331. Itabashi Night Walks in Tokyo, Japan
In this project, I capture the nighttime atmosphere of residential backstreets in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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332. Kurashiki, Japan
This gallery presents a selection of photos from Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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333. Kyoto, Japan
This gallery presents a selection of photos from Kyoto, the imperial capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years.
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334. Tokyo, Japan
This gallery presents a selection of photos from Tokyo, Japan’s fascinating capital.
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335. Togetsukyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A view of Togetsukyo (Moon Crossing Bridge) in Arashiyama on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan.
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336. Night Scenes from Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Four night photos from Asagaya in Tokyo, Japan, shot on medium-format Kodak Portra 800 film.
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337. Four Scenes from Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Four scenes from Asagaya, located in the Suginami Ward of Tokyo, Japan. All shot on medium-format film.
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338. Pub Lane at Dusk, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Pubs opening at dusk along Star Road in Asagaya, located in the Suginami ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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339. People in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
A set of street photographs taken on a walk through the Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan. Always interesting to watch peoples’ activities in the side streets.
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340. Ascent to Misode Tenmangu, Onomichi, Japan
A view of Onomichi in eastern Hiroshima, Japan, while climbing the steep slope leading to Misode Tenmangu Shrine.
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341. Thermal Activity, Beppu, Japan
A view of the “Hells of Beppu”, seven natural hot springs spread right across the city of Beppu in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
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342. Shops outside Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
Jindai-ji in Chofu is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo. Its approach is lined with traditional Soba restaurants and other food outlets.
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343. Inner Yard, Dazaifu Tenmangu, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a shrine frequented by students who visit in order to pray for academic achievement.
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344. Omamori (Talismans), Dazaifu Tenmangu, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangu in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a shrine frequented by students who visit in order to pray for academic achievement.
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345. Calling from the Shrine, Dazaifu, Japan
Approaching the Main Gate of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, this spot between the stone lanterns seems good to make a quick phone call.
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346. Four urban patterns from Ichigaya, Tokyo, Japan
A variety of everyday patterns, and a genuinely offbeat restaurant sign, as spotted in the Ichigaya area of Tokyo, Japan.
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347. At the Baseball Game, Fukuoka, Japan
During the 7th inning stretch of every professional baseball game in Japan, fans start singing and releasing balloons in unison.
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348. Live Performance, Fukuoka, Japan
At the Canal City Hakata shopping complex in Fukuoka, Japan, people are listening to a live performance by pop singer Naomi Yoshimura.
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349. Lunch Options, Fukuoka, Japan
A gentleman exploring lunch options at a shop inside Kawabatadori Shopping Street in Fukuoka, Japan.
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350. Wind Chimes, Sumiyoshi Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
A summer breeze is blowing wind chimes (furin) at Sumiyoshi Jinja in Fukuoka, Japan.
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351. Corner Tea Shop, Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
Besides being home to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, Fushimi Ward in Kyoto is known for being the second-largest sake-producing area in Japan..
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352. Sake Breweries, Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
A walk around the sake breweries in Kyoto’s Fushimi district, Japan’s second-largest sake-producing area.
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353. Tatami Shop, Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
A tatami maker in the Fushimi area of Kyoto, Japan, is displaying a variety of tatami sandals for sale.
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354. Sannomachi Street, Takayama, Japan
This photo looks along Sannomachi Street in the Old Town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, on a rainy afternoon.
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355. Entrance, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Detail of a building entrance in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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356. Evening Lights, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
A study of evening lights creating a warming atmosphere in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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357. Early Evening, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Early evening mood along Hanamikoji, one of the main streets traversing the old Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.
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358. Maiko Encounter, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
An early-evening encounter with a Maiko in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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359. Road Fork, Gion, Kyoto, Japan
Light traffic around this road fork at Tatsumi Shrine in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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360. Idohado Doughnuts, Hakodate, Japan
While visiting the Motomachi district during our trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido this week, we went to Idohado Doughnuts, a unique and quirky little cafe.
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361. View from Mount Hakodate, Hakodate, Japan
The top of Mount Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan, is easily reached by ropeway. From the top, one gets a fantastic view of the city’s unique topography.
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362. Night Walk in Hakodate, Japan
Last night, my wife and I arrived for a short trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. Here are some impressions from a walk in the hotel’s neighborhood.
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363. Southbound Morning Panorama, Hakodate, Japan
A panoramic early-morning view from hotel window in Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan, just before we had to leave to go to the airport for our flight home.
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364. Good Evening Mount Fuji, Hakone, Japan
An evening view across Lake Ashi in Hakone, Japan, with Mount Fuji visible in the background.
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365. Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan
A neighborhood railway crossing at Hatanodai Station in the southeastern part of Tokyo, Japan.
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366. Riding Home from School, Hida, Japan
A schoolgirl riding on her bicycle in the countryside of Gifu Prefecture, Japan. I took this photo while I was on the train from Kanazawa to Takayama.
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367. Night Moves, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
On an evening walk in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan, I took this photo of a typical street in the area by steadying the camera on a wall.
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368. August 6, Hiroshima, Japan
80 years ago today, on August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was the first military target of a nuclear weapon in history.
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369. Rural Train Station, Oita Prefecture, Japan
A daily-life moment from Amagase Station in Hita City, a small station along the Kyudai Main Line in Oita Prefecture on the western Japanese island of Kyushu.
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370. At the Bookstore, Ichijoji, Kyoto, Japan
A scene outside Keibunsha, a wonderful bookstore at Ichijōji in the northeastern part of Kyoto, Japan.
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371. Purification Fountain, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan
The intricate purification fountain at Myokeiji, a beautiful small temple northeast of Ikebukuro Station in the Toshima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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372. Plants Seller, Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
At a flea market stand inside Imamiya Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, a variety of plants is for sale.
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373. Cherry Blossoms at Inuyama Castle, Japan
The inner yard of Inuyama Castle north of Nagoya, Japan, during the Cherry Blossom Season.
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374. Behind the Blossoms, Inuyama, Japan
Cherry Blossom Viewing at Inuyama Castle in Inuyama, 30 minutes north of Nagoya, Japan.
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375. Mitarashi (Ablution Site), Ise Shrine, Mie Prefecture, Japan
At the Inner Shrine (Naiku) of Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu) in Mie Prefecture, Japan, this is an Ablution Site (Mitarashi) along the Isuzugawa River.
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376. Naiku Visitors, Ise Shrine, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Visitors are praying at Aramatsuri-no-miya, an affiliated shrine inside Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture, Japan.
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377. Curry Restaurant and Mysterious Neighbor, Tokyo, Japan
An evening view of the Curry House Lahaina, and a slightly mysterious adjacent building, in the Azusawa neighborhood of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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378. Caffe Bernini, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Recently, I visited Caffe Bernini, and old-school coffee shop in the Shimura 3-chome area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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379. The Calming Beauty of the Mundane, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
In the morning of today’s bank holiday (Shōwa Day), I took a short walk around the Oharacho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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380. Colorful Backstreet Scene, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Colorful scene on a backstreet in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. In front a bento shop and laudry day, further back some boxes outside an electronics store.
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381. Cut Salon K, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
View through the fogged window of “Cut Salon K”, a local hairdresser shop in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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382. Evening Crossing, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Passing a Y-shaped crossing on an evening walk around a residential area in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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383. Evening Hydrangeas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
When I came back from the office yesterday evening, there was a lovely glow of sunlight in the backstreets of my neighborhood.
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384. Suburban Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On the way home from the office this evening, I took some panoramic photos while walking through the Hasunumacho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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385. Today's Snowy Episode, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
During the morning hours of today, we got 5-6 cm of snow, which is a pretty rare event in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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386. Four Scenes from Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A collection of four random scenes from my home ward of Itabashi in Tokyo, Japan. I like to show the lesser-known sides of the big metropolis.
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387. Grilled-Eel Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A customer is seen through the window of a grilled-eel restaurant in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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388. Hairpin Turn, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A distinctively shaped building fills the space inside a hairpin turn in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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389. Pastel-Color Corner, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A slightly messy, pastel-colored scene in the Hasune area of the Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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390. Winter Afternoon on Athlete Road, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On a winter afternoon, the sun is casting long shadows and a warming glow on Hasunuma Athlete Road in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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391. Summer Evening Light, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Late light on a mid-August evening in the Hasunuma-cho district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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392. Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
We went for a quick lunch at Higu Bagel, a café and bagel shop in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Today’s specialty was a honey-mustard chicken bagel.
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393. Four Hipstamatic Photos from Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A set of contrasty black & white shots from the Azusawa area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, taken a while back with the Hipstamatic app on my iPhone.
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394. Night Shops along Itabashijuku, Tokyo, Japan
Four photos of night shops along Itabashi-juku, a small stretch of the former Nakasendo route in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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395. Jorenji Temple, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Jōrenji Temple in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan, is home to the Big Buddha of Tokyo (Tokyo Daibutsu).
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396. Late Cherry Blossom Season, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
An early-evening impression of late cherry blossom season at Koyasu Shrine in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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397. Local Call, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A woman is seen making a phone call in front of an old-style neighborhood shop in the Maenocho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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398. Seasonal Playground, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Enjoying the cherry blossom season at a playground in Mitsugi Park, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
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399. January Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On the way back from work, a chilly winter breeze was agitating the usually quiet surface of the pond at Mitsugi Park in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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400. Neighborhood Tobacconist, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A typical neighborhood tobacconist in the Miyamoto-cho area of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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401. Monochrome Office Day Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today was a rather busy office day. On my way home, I took a short walk to decompress, and shot some Hipstamatic photos in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
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402. Black and White Summer Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan (Part 1)
On the way back home after my office day today, I got off the subway two stops earlier than usual, and took some monochrome street photos in Itabashi, Tokyo.
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403. Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
As I stepped out of the kickboxing gym last night, this was the scene along the Nakasendo, a major road traversing the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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404. Early Blossoms at Nanzoin Temple, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
An early cherry blossom season visit to Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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405. New Year’s Temple Visit, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Afternoon light at the end of a New Year’s visit to Nanzoin Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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406. The Reader, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A customer is weighing a purchase at a small neighborhood bookstore in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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407. Night Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Nighttime impression outside a teppanyaki and steak restaurant in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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408. Night Slope, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
An interesting residential corner captured during a quiet mid-July evening walk in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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409. Panoramas from Ohara Park, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Some panoramic photos taken this afternoon during a short stay at Ohara Park in my neighborhood in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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410. After Sports, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Just a brief moment in time from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, walking back home tonight after my kickboxing training.
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411. Shops of Yesteryear, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Another time capsule of two old-time shops at this street corner in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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412. Ominous Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On an October afternoon, an ominous sky hovers above the eastern part of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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413. Onigiri Shop, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On my way back from work, I took this photo of a shop selling Onigiri (rice balls) in the area around JR Itabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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414. Hidden Lane of Pubs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
In a hidden alley adjacent to Oyama Happy Road Shopping Street in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan, I discovered this incredibly narrow lane of pubs and bars.
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415. Motsuyaki Shop, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A small shop selling Motsuyaki (charcoal-grilled innards) in the Oyama area of Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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416. Rear Window, Oyama, Tokyo, Japan
On an evening walk though the Oyama area of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan, I came across this movie-like scene in a backyard.
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417. Parkside Mansion, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Nighttime view of an apartment building near Mitsugi Park in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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418. Photo Lab, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A photo lab and camera store in the Nakajuku district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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419. Seasonal Playground, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Fallen cherry blossoms at a children’s playground in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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420. Politicians, Flowers & Bicycle, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A still life from an early-morning walk around Ōhara-chō in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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421. Rainy Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
It was a rainy evening when I came back from work today. On the walk home, I took some photos in the backstreets of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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422. Red Urban Summer Sunset, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
When I came back from the office tonight, I saw an incredibly vivid sunset in my neighborhood in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Here are a few quick photos.
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423. Early Blossoms, Ryufukuji Temple, Tokyo, Japan
An early February showing of plum blossoms at Ryūfukuji Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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424. Early Plum Blossoms, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On a sunny February day a few years ago, I ran into this sight of plum blossoms at Ryufukuji Temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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425. Snowy Cherry Blossoms, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A sudden snowy episode during the cherry blossom season at the end of March, in a neighborhood of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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426. September Evening Walk, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Yesterday was a nice cool September evening at a comfortable 22°C here in Tokyo, so I took a short walk around the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward.
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427. Chinese Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Light traffic outside an old Chinese restaurant in the Shimo-Akatsuka area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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428. Shimura 5:38 AM, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A quiet scene from an early-morning walk around the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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429. Side Street Afternoon, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
The setting sun illuminates a backstreet on a December afternoon in my neighborhood in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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430. Snowy Side Street, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
View of a residential side street after a surprise snowfall in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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431. Sol's Coffee Apartment, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today was a bank holiday in Japan. It was also very hot, but we went for lunch at Sol’s Coffee Apartment in the Kumanocho district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo.
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432. Suburban Dusk Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Three panoramic photos of suburban dusk, taken on a December evening in the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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433. Suburban Parking Lot Sunset, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
When I got home from the office yesterday evening, I noticed the sun setting behind a parking lot in my neighborhood in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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434. Summer Night Walk, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo summers get more and more relentless with each year - tonight was the first time in many weeks that temperatures went below the 30°C mark.
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435. Sunny December Side Streets, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Sun-flooded side streets and an old barbershop as seen during a walk in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan, on today’s sunny afternoon.
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436. Urban January Sunrise, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On a clear and crisp January morning, the sun is rising over a suburban scenery in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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437. Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Towards the end of a rain-filled day, a rainbow rises over the eastern part of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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438. Neighborhood Watch, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
An interesting logo design on the awning of this old watch store in the Oyama-Higashicho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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439. Winter Afternoon Light, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Two quick urban panoramic photos from the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan - taken during those few minutes on a January afternoon when the light becomes magical.
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440. Autumn Garden, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
A late-autumn view of Yakushi Fountain Garden in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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441. Autumn Gold, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Along the Nakasendo in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a ginkgo tree is displaying its golden autumnal foliage.
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442. Subway Exit Patterns, Jimbocho, Tokyo, Japan
This pattern of tiles at a subway exit in Jimbocho, Tokyo, resembles books on a shelf. An apt choice, given that the area is filled with used-book stores.
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443. Ascent to Jingoji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
The approach to Jingoji Temple in the Takao area north of Kyoto, Japan, is a beautiful short ascent on a forest path.
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444. Bonnel Cafe, Jūjō, Tokyo, Japan
View into a small cafe in the Jujo neighborhood of the Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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445. Supermarket Corner, Jujo, Tokyo, Japan
A young mother carrying her child is turning the corner at a side street supermarket in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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446. Portrait of a Scream, Sakurajima, Japan
The “Portrait of a Scream” Monument on Sakurajima Island outside Kagoshima in Kyushu, Japan.
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447. Hotel Window View, Kagoshima, Japan
View from a hotel window in Kagoshima, the southernmost major city on the western Japanese island of Kyushu.
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448. Colorful Alley, Kagurazaka, Tokyo, Japan
In the Kagurazaka area near Iidabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan, this is a view into a colorful narrow alley with an inviting-looking shop entrance.
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449. Old Photo Studio, Kagurazaka, Tokyo, Japan
Kagurazaka is a shopping and dining district northwest of Iidabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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450. Barbershop “Happy”, Kamakura, Japan
This view into the “Happy” barbershop in Kamakura, Japan, feels like a window into a bygone era.
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451. Jizō Statues at Hasedera, Kamakura, Japan
Jizō Statues at Hase-dera Temple in Kamakura, Japan.
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452. Always Load Your Film Correctly, Kamakura, Japan
On one of my early outings with the Mamiya 6 in 2015, I forgot to properly align the film starting indicator when loading the film.
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453. Seaside Traffic, Kamakura, Japan
An Enoshima Electric Railway Train arrives at the ocean-side Kamakurakokomae Station in Kamakura, Japan.
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454. Pubs and Restaurants, Kameido, Tokyo, Japan
View along a lane of pubs and restaurants in the Kameido area of Koto Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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455. Eight photos from Kamikochi, Nagano, Japan
Kamikōchi is a mountainous highland valley in the western part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. This page presents a selection of photos from an early-autumn visit.
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456. Convenience Store Fashion, Kanazawa, Japan
At a convenience store in Kanazawa, Japan, I was just getting some bottled tea when I noticed this rather fashionable customer shopping in the aisle beside me.
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457. Higashi Chaya District, Kanazawa, Japan
Walking along the Central Street of the historic Higashi Chayagai District in Kanazawa, Japan.
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458. Higashi Chayagai, Kanazawa, Japan
A view along the Central Street of the historic Higashi Chayagai District in Kanazawa, Japan. The area is home to many old shops and teahouses.
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459. Out for a Stroll, Kanazawa, Japan
Walking around Higashi Chayagai, a historic district in Kanazawa, Japan, I saw two young women in kimono emerging from one of the old buildings.
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460. We have WiFi, Kanazawa, Japan
The historic Higashi Chayagai district of Kanazawa, Japan, is home to many old shops and teahouses.
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461. Higashi Chayagai Side Street, Kanazawa, Japan
A view down a side street in the historic Higashi Chayagai District in Kanazawa, Japan.
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462. Side Street Angle, Kanazawa, Japan
The Higashi Chayagai District of Kanazawa, Japan, is a beautiful area to take a walk amidst well-preserved historic two-story buildings.
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463. Greenery and Old Buildings, Kanazawa, Japan
View along a pleasant side street in the historic Higashi Chayagai District in Kanazawa, Japan.
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464. Glimpse into a Teahouse, Kanazawa, Japan
Strolling through Higashi Chayagai, a historic district in Kanazawa, Japan, I got a glimpse into one of the beautifully preserved old teahouses.
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465. Historic Buildings, Kanazawa, Japan
A daily life impression from this corner of historic buildings at Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
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466. Bicycle Ride, Kanazawa, Japan
A woman rides her bicycle in Kazue-machi Chayagai, a small district of preserved teahouses in Kanazawa, Japan.
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467. Stone Lantern, Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan
Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is known as one of Japan’s three great gardens. One of Kenrokuen’s most famous symbols is a two-legged stone lantern called “Kotoji-toro”.
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468. Ninja Temple Entrance, Kanazawa, Japan
Visitors are seen reading an information board outside the side entrance to Myōryūji Temple in Kanazawa, Japan.
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469. Entrance, Nishi Chayagai, Kanazawa, Japan
Detail of a building entrance in the Nishi Chayagai district of Kanazawa, Japan.
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470. Oyama Shrine Main Gate, Kanazawa, Japan
The distinctive main gate of Oyama Shrine in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, as seen from the inner yard of the shrine’s premises.
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471. Showa Period Restaurant Interior, Kanazawa, Japan
A Showa-period interior of a restaurant in the Higashi Chayagai district of Kanazawa, Japan.
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472. Salaryman’s Stride, Kanazawa, Japan
Two salarymen are seen traversing the crossing in front of Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
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473. Katori Jingu Shrine, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Some unedited, out-of-camera photos from yesterday’s trip to Katori Jingū, a popular Shinto shrine outside of Sawara, northeast of Narita (Chiba Prefecture).
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474. Second Visit to Uno Cafe, Katori, Japan
Uno Cafe near Katori Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is a place we had discovered on our first visit last year. Established in 1937, it has a very homely feel.
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475. Autumnal Garden Entrance, Naka-in Temple, Kawagoe, Japan
A nice autumn day to stroll through the gardens of Naka-in Temple in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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476. Old Town Rickshaw, Kawagoe, Japan
Amidst the historic warehouses of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, a jinricksha driver is soliciting customers to fill his next tour.
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477. Four film photos from Kawasaki Daishi, Kawasaki, Japan
A set of film photos taken at Kawasaki Daishi, a prominent temple in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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478. Approach to Kawasaki Daishi, Kawasaki, Japan
A scene from the shop-lined approach road to Kawasaki Daishi (Heiken-ji) Temple in Kawasaki, Japan.
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479. Satsuma-age Shop, Kichijoji, Tokyo, Japan
A small shop selling Satsuma-age (fried fishcakes) at Harmonica Yokocho in Tokyo, Japan.
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480. Elvis at Mojiko Retro Port, Kitakyushu, Japan
At Mojiko Retro Port in Kitakyushu, Japan, a man vaguely reminiscent of Elvis is looking out on the water. The Old Mitsui Lines Building is visible in the back.
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481. Laughing Buddha at Chinatown, Kobe, Japan
A statue of a laughing Buddha greets visitors at the entrance to the Chinatown of Kobe, Japan.
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482. Chinatown Rainy Evening, Kobe, Japan
A colorful impression from a rainy evening around the Chinatown area of Kobe, Japan.
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483. Dog Garden Cafe, Harborland, Kobe, Japan
A nice moment from the ‘Dog Garden Cafe’ at Harborland, a shopping complex in the port area of Kobe, Japan.
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484. Hyogo Daibutsu, Kobe, Japan
The Hyōgo Daibutsu in Kobe is known as one of the three big Buddhas in Japan, in the same class with the Nara and Kamakura Daibutsus.
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485. Downtown Buddha, Kobe, Japan
The Hyōgo Daibutsu in Kobe is known as one of the three big Buddhas in Japan, in the same class with the Nara and Kamakura Daibutsus.
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486. Ice Cream Mascot, Kobe, Japan
Walking around the Kitano Ijinkan area of Kobe, Japan, I discovered this mascot inside an ice cream stall.
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487. Items in a Shop Window, Kobe, Japan
In the Kitano Ijinkan area of Kobe, Japan, I took this close-up of items in the window of a shop selling gifts and paper goods.
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488. Western-Style Houses, Kitano Ijinkan, Kobe, Japan
A pleasant walk amongst western-style buildings in the Kitano Ijinkan district of Kobe, Japan.
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489. Nippon Express, Marine Pier, Kobe, Japan
Fishing at Marine Pier in Kobe, Japan, with a container ship passing in the background.
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490. Port Tower Geometry, Kobe, Japan
A detailed study of geometrical elements around Kobe Port Tower, one of the landmarks of Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
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491. Rainy Chinatown Evening, Kobe, Japan
Colorful neon signs, restaurants and food stalls on a rainy evening in the Chinatown area of Kobe, Japan.
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492. Lunchtime, Sannomiya, Kobe, Japan
Lunchtime at a Yakisoba restaurant in an underpass somewhere in the Sannomiya area of Kobe, Japan.
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493. Art and Antiques, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
Exterior of an antiques shop in the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan.
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494. Barbershop, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
A late customer at a barbershop with an unusual name in the Kōenji area of Tokyo, Japan.
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495. Corner Shop, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
A second-hand clothing store is open for business at an incredibly run-down looking building in the Koenji area of Tokyo, Japan.
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496. Koenji Facades and Entrances, Tokyo, Japan
Four doors — or rather, three doors and a rather questionable ascent to one more door - from Kōenji in Tokyo, Japan.
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497. Cafe Exterior, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
An exterior view of the HATTIFNATT café and gallery in Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan.
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498. Rental Book Store, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
A woman walks past the slightly dated facade of a rental book store in Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan.
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499. Second-Hand Fashion, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
A store selling second-hand clothes and other used goods in the Kōenji area of Tokyo, Japan.
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500. Window Frames, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
Passersby reflected in a shop window in a shopping street north of Kōenji Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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501. Old Side Street, Kurashiki, Japan
A view along a side street in the heart of the historic Bikan District of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
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502. Stone Lanterns at Yugasan Rendaiji, Kurashiki, Japan
Stone Lanterns (toro) at Yugasan Rendaiji Temple in Kurashiki, Japan.
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503. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, located in the western part of Kyoto, Japan, is one of the city’s most visited and photographed sights.
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504. Hankyu Line, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A Hankyu Arashiyama Line train arrives at Arashiyama Station in Kyoto, Japan.
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505. Driver’s Seat, Kyoto, Japan
Traveling on the City Bus in Kyoto, Japan.
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506. Priest’s Stride, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan
A priest walking between the buildings in the lower area of Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, Japan.
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507. Gion Side Street, Kyoto, Japan
A typical scene on a quiet backstreet in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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508. Encounter, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
On a stroll around the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan, I ran into these three young women in kimono as they were walking up the street to Yasaka Pagoda.
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509. Side Street Traffic, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A jinricksha driver making a turn into a side street in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan.
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510. Entering Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Imamiya Jinja in northwest Kyoto, Japan, is dedicated to long life and good health. At the time of this visit, a flea market was held on the shrine’s premises.
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511. Hall of Worship, Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Imamiya Jinja in Kyoto, Japan, is dedicated to good health and longevity.
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512. Flea Market at Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Imamiya Jinja in Kyoto, Japan, is a Shinto shrine that is dedicated to longevity and good health.
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513. Hatsumode, Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the New Year) at Imamiya Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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514. Interior of a Dyeing Shop, Kyoto, Japan
Interior of a Dyeing Shop in Kyoto, Japan. In less than three hours, visitors can create their own indigo-colored T-shirt, towel or decorative item.
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515. Taking Pictures, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Founded in the early 13th century, Kenninji claims to be the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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516. Garden View, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kenninji claims to be Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, founded in the early 13th century. This is a view of its Stone Garden from a tatami room inside the Main Hall.
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517. Driver’s Perspective, Kyoto, Japan
Kids enjoying the driver’s perspective while riding a Kintetsu Line train in Kyoto, Japan.
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518. Seasonal Illumination at Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Kodaiji is a Buddhist temple located in Higashiyama Ward in eastern Kyoto, Japan. In autumn, it is a very popular spot to view the colorful seasonal foliage.
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519. London Bakery, Kyoto, Japan
A slightly humorous look into the London Bakery Shop in Kyoto, Japan.
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520. Light Traffic, Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
A priest is pushing his bicycle across the premises of Myōshinji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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521. Poses, Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
The aqueduct at Nanzenji Temple in eastern Kyoto, Japan, is a popular spot for visitors to take photos.
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522. Pickles Seller, Nishiki Market, Kyoto, Japan
At Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Japan, a shop owner is seen outside his store selling a variety of pickled vegetables.
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523. Ominous Weather, Kyoto, Japan
During an autumn afternoon rain, I was able to capture this view of Kyoto, roughly overlooking the area to the southwest of Kyoto Station.
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524. Shinshindo Bakery, Kyoto, Japan
A glimpse through the window of Shinshindo Bakery Shop in the PORTA Shopping Mall underneath Kyoto Station, Japan.
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525. Sannenzaka, Kyoto, Japan
Sannenzaka is a scenic slope with historic buildings in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. There are many delightful shops and restaurants.
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526. Shop Fronts at Sannenzaka, Kyoto, Japan
A view of some old shop and restaurant exteriors in the Sannenzaka area of Kyoto, Japan.
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527. Takao Kanko Hotel, Kyoto, Japan
The Takao area north of central Kyoto is home to the Takao Kanko Hotel, which boasts a scenic and quiet location in the forest along the Kiyotaki River.
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528. Tobacco Stall Attendant, Kyoto, Japan
A dog attending to a small shop selling tobacco and other goods in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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529. A Surprising Fortune, Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Two women in kimono are reading Omikuji (fortune-telling paper strips) at Yasaka Shrine in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
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530. Bento Lunchboxes, Kyoto Station, Japan
A stall selling Ekiben (駅弁; “railway station boxed meal”) in the Shinkansen area of Kyoto Station, Japan.
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531. Scene at a Ticket Machine, Kyoto, Japan
At Kyoto Station in Japan, kimono-clad women are buying train tickets at ticket machines.
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532. Bear Talk, Tokyo, Japan
A young couple having a chat beside a bear statue outside the Marunouchi Oazo Building in Tokyo, Japan.
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533. Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan
The mid-day sun is doing some artistic work on the concourse of the Marunouchi Oazo Building in Tokyo, Japan.
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534. Downtown Castle, Matsumoto, Japan
Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, Japan is a flatland castle, built on a plain that is located right in the middle of contemporary Matsumoto City.
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535. Chasing Pigeons, Yohashira Shrine, Matsumoto, Japan
A boy chasing pigeons at the entrance to Yohashira Jinja in Matsumoto, Japan.
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536. Closed for the Day, Matsumoto, Japan
In the historic Nakamachi district of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, the Nakamachi Cafe has closed down for the day.
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537. Matsuyama Castle, Shikoku, Japan
An architectural detail of the inner area of Matsuyama Castle on the island of Shikoku, Japan.
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538. Ascent, Shinonome Shrine, Matsuyama, Japan
In the late afternoon, a woman climbs the stairs to Shinonome Jinja in the city of Matsuyama on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands.
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539. La Vita Jiyugaoka, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Located in Jiyugaoka in the Meguro Ward of Tokyo, Japan, is “La Vita”, a shopping area whose architectural design emulates a Mediterranean style.
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540. Ascent to Daishoin Temple, Miyajima, Japan
A rainy day for climbing the stairs to the main premises of Daishoin Temple on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
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541. Rainy Ferry Passage, Miyajima, Japan
An impression taken on the 10-minute ferry passage to Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan.
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542. Hotaka Shrine, Azumino, Nagano, Japan
Hotaka Jinja is a nautical-themed shrine set amid cedar and pine woods in the Hotaka area of Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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543. Lobby at Fujiya Gohonjin, Nagano, Japan
A view of the beautiful Art Deco-style lobby at the Fujiya Gohonjin Restaurant in Nagano, Japan.
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544. Figure at Antique Bookstore, Nagano, Japan
A friendly figure is standing beside a bookshelf at an antiques shop inside Gondo shopping street, Nagano, Japan.
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545. Beer Hall Topi, Gondo Shopping Street, Nagano, Japan
Exterior of a distinctively colored drinking establishment at Gondo Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan.
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546. Hairdresser, Gondo Shopping Street, Nagano, Japan
Exterior of a hairdresser’s shop at Gondo Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan.
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547. Shop and Mural, Gondo Shopping Street, Nagano, Japan
At Gondo Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan, an advertisement mural is painted on the wall beside an old shop.
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548. Sushi Restaurant, Gondo Shopping Street, Nagano, Japan
Exterior of a traditional sushi restaurant at Gondo Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan.
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549. Hotel Lobby Shadow Plays, Nagano, Japan
While waiting at a hotel in Nagano, Japan, for our room to be ready, I took some monochrome photos of interior details in the lobby with the Hipstamatic app.
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550. Old Movie Theater, Nagano, Japan
On a walk through Gondo Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan, I came across this old movie theater.
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551. Main Gate, Saikoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Entering Karukayasan Saikōji Temple in downtown Nagano, Japan – an oasis of calm in an urban setting.
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552. Soba Restaurant Lane, Togakushi, Nagano, Japan
A lane of small Soba noodle restaurants in the Togakushi area north of Nagano, Japan.
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553. Winter Hotel Breakfast, Nagano, Japan
Part of a hotel breakfast buffet in Nagano, Japan, with an outside view of the city scenery on a snowy day.
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554. Shops on Nakamise-dori, Nagano, Japan
Nakamise-dori, the approach to the iconic Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan, is a quaint street bustling with small shops selling local specialties.
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555. Passing through Niomon Gate, Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Along the approach to Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan, visitors are passing through the Niomon Gate.
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556. Snowy Side Temple Entrance, Zenkoji, Nagano, Japan
A winter day at Zenkōji Temple in Nagano, Japan. This was taken at the entrance to Daikanjin, a smaller side temple on the premises.
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557. Gokaicho at Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Zenkōji Temple in Nagano was founded in the 7th century and stores the first Buddhist statue ever to be brought into Japan.
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558. Teradomari Street Market, Nagaoka, Japan
Fresh crab and other seafood abounds at Teradomari Street Market in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
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559. Segments, Nagoya, Japan
Floor patterns and reflections inside Nadya Park, an office and commercial complex in downtown Nagoya, Japan.
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560. Future Together, Nagoya, Japan
On the Spaceship Aqua rooftop of the Oasis 21 complex in the Sakae area of Nagoya, Japan, a young couple is looking towards some neon advertisements at dusk.
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561. Football at the Temple, Nagoya, Japan
On a walk through the Osu area of Nagoya, Japan, I ran into this scene of a father and son playing football outside the small Banshō-ji Temple.
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562. Generations, Osu Kannon, Nagoya, Japan
Different generations of worshippers emerge from the Main Hall at Ōsu Kannon Temple in Nagoya, Japan.
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563. Waiting, JR Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Japan
Sometimes it’s good to stand still amidst the daily hustle and bustle. JR Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Japan.
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564. Messy Corner, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
A makeshift exhaust pipe and a brick-pattern shirt are just two of the many details in this scene from a street corner in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan.
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565. Pub Lane, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
A typical back alley of small restaurants, pubs and music clubs in the Nakano district of Tokyo, Japan.
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566. Choice of Pubs, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan
A typical lane of pubs, restaurants and music clubs in the Nakano district of Tokyo, Japan.
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567. Hawaiian Cafe at Night, Nara, Japan
Nighttime view of a Hawaiian Cafe and Darts Bar in Nara, Japan, complete with an adjacent shrine.
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568. Cherry Blossoms at Himuro Shrine, Nara, Japan
Cherry Blossoms and detail of a stone lantern at Himuro Shrine in Nara, Japan.
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569. School Trip to Horyuji Temple, Nara, Japan
Students are taking a guided tour outside Hōryūji Temple in Nara, Japan.
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570. Students touring Horyuji Temple, Nara, Japan
Students are seen taking a guided tour at Hōryūji Temple in Nara, Japan.
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571. Looking through the Gate, Jotokuji Temple, Nara, Japan
On a stroll through the backstreets of Nara, Japan, I came across a small temple called Jōtokuji.
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572. Naramachi Side Street, Nara, Japan
Walking along a quiet side street in the Naramachi area of Nara, Japan. Shot on 16-years-expired Fuji Astia slide film.
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573. Garden Glimpse, Shingonin Temple, Nara, Japan
Approaching the iconic Todaiji in Nara, Japan, one passes a lot of smaller temples and old buildings.
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574. Photographing Deer, Nara, Japan
A visitor photographing deer outside Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan. Shot on 16-years-expired Fuji Astia film.
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575. Great Buddha Hall, Todaiji, Nara, Japan
The Great Buddha Hall at Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, houses the world’s largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana.
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576. Sakura Painter, Nara, Japan
Walking through Nara Park towards Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan, I came across this painter who was in the midst of crafting a seasonal peace of art.
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577. Narai-juku, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Four photos from a walk along Narai-juku, the main road of this former post town along the Nakasendo in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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578. Nighttime Pub Corner, Niigata, Japan
Evening photo of an intersection with various pubs in the area northeast of Niigata Station in Niigata, Japan.
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579. Back Lane with Pubs, Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo, Japan
A typical back lane with a diverse line-up of pubs and restaurants in Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo, Japan.
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580. Umbrella Still Life, Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo, Japan
Umbrellas have been left outside to dry in a residential area of Nishi-Ogikubo in Tokyo, Japan.
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581. Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Japan
Hijiribashi Bridge in Tokyo, Japan, affords this view of Ochanomizu Station along the Kanda River, looking in the direction of Akihabara.
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582. New Year's Visit to Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama, Japan
13 years ago today, I went for Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the New Year) at Kibitsuhiko Shrine in Okayama, Japan. A warming fire welcomed me at the gate.
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583. Rice Straw Bundles, Okayama, Japan
Bundles of straw on a rice field after harvest, as seen in the countryside east of Okayama, Japan.
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584. Rice Fields at Dusk, Okayama, Japan
A capture of the late-afternoon mood around the rice fields east of downtown Okayama, Japan.
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585. Monzenmachi Rider, Okayama, Japan
A motorbike is entering Monzenmachi, a historic shopping area along the approach to Saijo Inari Temple in Okayama, Japan.
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586. Summer Evening around Suimon Bay, Okayama, Japan
A series of photos taken on a hot summer evening around Suimon Bay east of Okayama City, Japan, including a visit to an Inari Shrine and an ocean viewpoint.
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587. Festival Dancers, Okayama, Japan
Dancers at the Okayama Uraja Festival in Okayama City, Japan. The festival is held every year on the first weekend in August.
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588. Solitude, Onomichi, Japan
A lone walker in the old town of Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
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589. Retro Shop Front, Onomichi, Japan
The Shotengai (covered shopping arcade) of Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, evokes a mid-20th century feel, for which this shop front is a good example.
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590. Statues, Senkoji Temple, Onomichi, Japan
Statues at Senkōji Temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. I was aiming for a “historic” look in this shot which was taken in January 2013.
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591. Underneath my Parasol, Onomichi, Japan
Memories of a visit to Senkoji Temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on a relentlessly hot summer day.
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592. Rainy Day at the Castle, Osaka, Japan
Patterns and textures as seen while looking down from the main tower of Osaka Castle in Japan on a rainy day.
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593. Osechi Ryori (New Year Food), Okayama, Japan
Osechi-ryōri is a subset of Japanese cuisine made up of dishes that are traditionally eaten on New Years.
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594. Neighborhood Greengrocer, Osu, Nagoya, Japan
A delightful scene from a local greengrocer’s shop in the Osu district of Nagoya, Japan.
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595. Otemachi Highrises, Tokyo, Japan
View from an office window in the Otemachi area of Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Station is visible in the center.
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596. Barbershop Interior, Otsuka, Tokyo, Japan
A retro-style interior as seen through the window of a barbershop in Ōtsuka, Tokyo, Japan.
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597. Returning from Sakurajima, Kagoshima, Japan
A photo from the ferry passage back from the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
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598. Sweeping the Shrine Entrance, Sapporo, Japan
A uniformed man holding a brush is sweeping the area around the entrance to Hokkaido Jingu, a shrine in Sapporo, Japan.
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599. Nounours Cafe, Sapporo, Japan
Today in Sapporo, Japan, we went to the delightful Nounours Café (ヌヌースカフェ), two minutes west from Minami-Hiragishi subway station on the Namboku line.
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600. Small Things Coffee, Sapporo, Japan
Today in Sapporo, Japan, we went to Small Things Coffee, a very relaxed and chill café not too far from JR Naebo Station.
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601. Reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple, Sasaguri, Japan
The Reclining Buddha statue at Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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602. Autumn at Seiryoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan
Seiryōji is a Buddhist temple in the Sagano area of Kyoto, Japan. The temple is known for its sandalwood image of Shaka (Shakyamuni), the historical Buddha.
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603. Autumn at Joshinji Temple, Tokyo, Japan
Joshinji, a Buddhist temple affiliated with the Jōdo sect located in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan, is a popular destination for autumn leaf viewing.
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604. Walking around Okusawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
A few photos from a walk around Okusawa, an interesting neighborhood in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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605. Meat and Fish, Shimo-Takaido, Tokyo, Japan
Customers are looking at meat and seafood offered by this shop in Shimo-Takaido in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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606. Cherry Blossoms at Shoin Shrine, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Four photos of cherry blossom season at Shōin Jinja, a Shinto shrine located in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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607. Arrival, Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan
A Keisei Kanamachi Line train is arriving at Shibamata Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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608. Street Food, Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan
Scene outside a typical traditional street food place in the traditional Shibamata area in the northeast of Tokyo, Japan.
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609. Yakitori Stand, Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan
Scene from a Yakitori Stand in the traditional Shibamata area in the northeast of Tokyo, Japan.
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610. Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Temple staff is performing some final cleaning outside Shimogamo Shrine on the day of the Aoi Matsuri, a major festival held every year in Kyoto, Japan.
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611. Four Photos from Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture, Japan
A set of four film photos of Ogimachi Village at Shirakawagō in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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612. Thatched-Roof Houses, Shirakawago, Japan
A view of some typical thatched-roof houses and barns at Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
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613. Running With Mom, Sugamo, Tokyo, Japan
A boy is joyfully running beside his bicycling mother on Sugamo Jizodori Shopping Street in the Toshima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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614. Jizo Statue at Shinshoji Temple, Sugamo, Tokyo, Japan
A visitor is praying in front of the big Jizō statue at Shinshoji Temple in Sugamo, Tokyo, Japan.
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615. Autumn View, Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa, Japan
A calm autumnal scene of people watching a pedal boat passing by on a pond at Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa on the western outskirts of Tokyo, Japan.
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616. Vivid Autumn, Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa, Japan
A natural frame of vivid autumn colors alongside a pond at Showa Memorial Park in Tachikawa on the western outskirts of Tokyo, Japan.
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617. Four Still Lifes from Taito, Tokyo, Japan
A set of still life images taken on a walk around the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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618. Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
One of the delights of walking around Tokyo is being able to find original shop names at almost every turn.
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619. Hotel Friend, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a Showa-era hotel sign is reflected in a window, opening up a view towards a quiet backstreet with a more contemporary hotel.
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620. Kakimori Stationery Store, Kuramae, Tokyo, Japan
A view from the outside into Kakimori, a delightful stationery store not far from Kuramae Station in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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621. Hatsumode, Ono Terusaki Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
Hatsumōde (first Shrine visit of the New Year) at Ono Terusaki Jinja in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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622. Urban Cat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a cat is mulling whether or not to proceed climbing the facade of an old Tonkatsu (fried cutlet) Restaurant.
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623. Urban Reflection, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
A nice big shop window working as a perfect mirror for this daily-life moment somewhere in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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624. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle, Takahashi, Japan
Four photos taken at Bitchū Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture.
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625. Takasaki Byakue Daikannon, Takasaki, Japan
Takasaki Byakue Daikannon is a Kannon statue located on top of Mt. Kannonyama in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
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626. Restaurant Decoration, Takayama, Japan
On a walk through the Old Town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, I came across this decoration in front of a restaurant entrance.
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627. Sannomachi, Takayama Old Town, Japan
Walking through the Old Town of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, this photo looks down Sannomachi Street on a rainy afternoon.
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628. Cafe Picorino, Takinogawa, Tokyo, Japan
Evening shot of a cafe outside of Itabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan, with a massage salon on the upper floor.
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629. Nakamise Shopping Street, Tateishi, Tokyo, Japan
A look into the old Nakamise Shopping Street in Tateishi in the Katsushika Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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630. Old Butcher Shop, Tateishi, Tokyo, Japan
Front view of an old butcher’s shop in Tateishi, a traditional and rustic neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan.
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631. Tokyo Big Buddha, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Jōrenji Temple in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan, is home to the Tokyo Daibutsu (Big Buddha of Tokyo).
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632. Advent Calendar and Christmas LEGOs, Tokyo, Japan
An advent calendar filled with chocolates, and some small holiday-themed LEGO figures as a Christmas decoration in our apartment in Tokyo, Japan.
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633. Autumn Equinox Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan
For an outside lunch on today’s Japanese bank holiday (Autumn Equinox), we cycled to a cafe in the Akabane area of Tokyo.
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634. Around the Nitto Towel Building in Bakurocho, Tokyo, Japan
A set of street photos taken around the strikingly yellow “Nitto Towel” building in the Nihonbashi Bakurocho area of Tokyo, Japan.
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635. Cafe Koala & Lion & Sometimes Cheetahs, Tokyo, Japan
This afternoon’s café: “Cafe Koala & Lion & Sometimes Cheetahs”, not far from Zoshigaya in the Toshima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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636. Benkeibashi Boat Pier, Tokyo, Japan
A bright morning scene overlooking the moat towards the boat pier near Benkei Bridge in the Chiyoda Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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637. Christmas Lights, Daikanyama, Tokyo, Japan
An installation of Christmas lights between commercial buildings near Daikanyama Station in the Shibuya Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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638. Maze of Lights, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
A pattern study of an elaborate set of ceiling lights and the ground-level scenery at a building in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan.
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639. Ginza Reflection, Tokyo, Japan
A blue-hour reflection off the curved corner window of Wako Department Store in the Ginza district of Tokyo, Japan.
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640. Taxi to Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan
Outside Hamamatsucho Station in Tokyo, Japan, an old-school taxi looks ready for a ride that is headed towards the illuminated Tokyo Tower in the background.
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641. Afternoon Light, Higashi-Jūjō, Tokyo, Japan
A fine late-afternoon mood created by the setting sun along Higashi-Jujo Shopping Street in Tokyo, Japan.
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642. Autumn Light, Honkomagome, Tokyo, Japan
An ordinary street scene from Honkomagome in Tokyo, Japan, is made beautiful by autumn afternoon light.
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643. Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan
On the first roll of film that I ever shot on my Mamiya 6 in 2015, I found this photo taken at the International Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
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644. Evening Restaurants, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Evening view of a grill restaurant and a sushi shop in the Nakajuku district of Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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645. Vintage Games Shop, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
View of the entrance to a vintage games shop and museum in the Nakajuku area of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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646. JP Tower Lobby, Tokyo, Japan
People striding across the Lobby of JP Tower in Tokyo, Japan. From the first roll of film I ever shot on my Mamiya 6 in May 2015.
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647. Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Skytree, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Skytree is making an appearance behind the main hall of Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan.
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648. Old Time, Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A bicyclist is passing in front of an old restaurant in the Kita Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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649. Tonkatsu Restaurant, Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan
A view towards a Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) restaurant in the area around JR Itabashi Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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650. Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan
Window and ceiling reflections at Ariake Garden, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo Bay, Japan.
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651. Flower-Watching, Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors are watching flowers outside a western-style mansion building at Kyū-Furukawa Gardens in Tokyo, Japan.
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652. Panoramic View from Office Window, Tokyo, Japan
From the 18th floor of an office building in the Marunouchi area of Tokyo, Japan, this is a view towards Tokyo Station and surrounding high-rise buildings.
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653. Nighttime Crossing, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
An evening impression taken outside Meguro Station in Tokyo, Japan, at the eastern end of Meguro Dori.
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654. Classic Elegance, Tokyo, Japan
A Toyota Century is parked in front of the ornate side entrance to Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.
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655. Cherry Blossoms in Naka-Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Some scenes of cherry blossom viewing along the Shakuji River in the Naka-Itabashi area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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656. Romon Gate, Nezu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
The two-storied Rōmon Gate at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, was built in 1706.
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657. Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan
An interior shot of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.
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658. Shop Front, Ningyocho, Tokyo, Japan
An old-style payphone outside a household goods shop in Ningyocho, Tokyo, Japan.
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659. Tram Crossing, Nishi-Sugamo, Tokyo, Japan
A Toden Arakawa Line train is crossing the road in the Nishi-Sugamo area of Tokyo, Japan. This line is also branded as the “Tokyo Sakura Tram”.
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660. Socially-Distanced Escalator Ride, Tokyo, Japan
Social-distancing marks are painted on the steps of an escalator to Mori Tower in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan.
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661. Tokyo Tower from Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
A bright summer day in the Roppongi area of Tokyo, Japan, with Tokyo Tower visible in the distance.
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662. Shibamata Taishakuten Temple, Tokyo, Japan
Visitors frequent the grounds of Taishakuten Daikyoji Temple in Shibamata, Tokyo, Japan.
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663. Food Stalls, Shimbashi Station, Tokyo, Japan
Under the tracks of Shimbashi Station in Tokyo, Japan, office workers / salarymen are calling it a day and having a chat over grilled meats and a few beers.
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664. Autumn Vibes at Shirokanedai, Tokyo, Japan
Some panoramic photos taken today around the Metropolitan Teien Art Museum at Shirokanedai in Tokyo, Japan. Foliage not quite peaking yet, but already pretty.
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665. Evening Pubs at Takinogawa, Tokyo, Japan
On the way home from work last night, I walked through the Takinogawa area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan. Quite a few old pubs and eateries still open daily.
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666. Takinogawa Shopping Street Panoramas, Tokyo, Japan
Some panoramic photos taken on an evening in June at a neighborhood shopping street in the Takinogawa area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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667. City Lights, Tokyo, Japan
View towards an illuminated Tokyo Tower from a hotel room at the Park Hotel Shiodome in Tokyo, Japan (taken in 2006).
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668. Autumn Sunbeam, University of Tokyo, Japan
At the University of Tokyo campus, the bright autumn sun lights up a footpath between parked bicycles.
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669. Golden Autumn, University of Tokyo, Japan
In late November, the University of Tokyo campus provides a lovely setting for a walk amongst golden leaves.
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670. Bumping into Abe, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
At Yanaka Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, a woman is walking past a shop that is decorated with a poster of Shinzo Abe.
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671. Yanaka Side Street, Tokyo, Japan
Look into a side street of the Yanaka district in the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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672. Side Street Characters, Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan
Look into a side street in the Yanaka area of Tokyo, Japan, with various characters - human and non-human - out and about.
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673. Jizō Statues, Zōjōji Temple, Tokyo, Japan
Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan.
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674. Tunnel of Ema, Sanada Shrine, Ueda, Japan
Ema (wishing plaques) at Sanada Shrine, located on the grounds of Ueda Castle in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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675. Window Reflection, Ueda, Japan
A reflection of a street scene from a shop window in Ueda City in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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676. Written on the Window, Ueda, Japan
Historic commercial buildings and pedestrian traffic are reflected in a shop window in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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677. Old Building Corridor, Ueda, Nagano, Japan
Yanagimachi is a historic area of Ueda City in Nagano, Japan, with pleasant photographic subjects like this old building’s entrance and corridor.
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678. Yanagimachi Street, Ueda, Japan
Historic Yanagimachi street in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is lined with traditional white-walled houses.
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679. The White Umbrella, Ueda, Japan
View along a side street of the Yanagimachi district in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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680. Byodoin, Uji, Japan
A view of Phoenix Hall at Byōdōin Temple in Uji, Japan, as seen from the Jōdo-shiki Garden in front of the building.
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681. Inside Oya History Museum, Utsunomiya, Japan
Ōya History Museum is a museum and event space built inside a massive former stone quarry in northwestern Utsunomiya, Japan.
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682. Down in the Quarry, Utsunomiya, Japan
Visitors at Oya History Museum, a space built inside a massive former stone quarry in northwestern Utsunomiya, Japan.
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683. Yahiko Shrine, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Yahiko Jinja is a Shinto Shrine in the village of Yahiko in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is situated at the foot of Mount Yahiko, a 634-meter sacred mountain.
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684. Greengrocer, Yanaka Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
Daily business at a greengrocer in the old Yanaka Ginza shopping street in Tokyo, Japan.
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685. People on the Docks, Yokohama, Japan
A late-afternoon scene outside Ohsanbashi Hall on the docks at the Port of Yokohama, Japan.
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686. Sankeien Garden, Yokohama, Japan
Overlooking the pond at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, Japan, with a view towards the three-story pagoda at Sankeien Tenmangu Shrine.
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687. Beer Delivery, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
A beer delivery has just arrived at a German pub in the Yurakucho area of Tokyo, Japan.
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688. Night Architecture at Tokyo International Forum, Japan
Four architecture photos taken late one evening, inside and around the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho.
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689. Shoe Shiners, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
Shoe Shiners working outside Yūrakuchō Station in Tokyo, Japan.
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690. Tiny Udon Restaurant, Yurakucho, Tokyo, Japan
The area around Yurakucho Station in Tokyo, Japan, is home to many small restaurants like this one serving udon noodles.
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691. Porsche 356 Speedster and Horse, Tokyo, Japan
In the Hirakawacho area of Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo, I passed this slightly baffling building entrance featuring a 1950s Porsche 356 Speedster and a horse statue.
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692. Main Hall at Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan
Jindai-ji in Chofu is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Tokyo. This scene shows the spacious inner yard in front of its main hall.
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693. Main Gate, Dazaifu Tenmangu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū in Fukuoka Prefecture is a shrine frequented by students praying for successful studies. This photo was taken outside the shrine’s Main Gate.
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694. Christmas Merriment, Ichigaya, Tokyo, Japan
A couple of unusual (and one more conventional) Christmas decorations that I came across today in Ichigaya, Tokyo - all within a course of less than 10 minutes.
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695. After-Work Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today was my first office day in 2026. After work, I got off two stops earlier than usual in order to take some panoramic photos in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo.
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696. Afternoon Side Street Traffic, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Late afternoon at a street corner in Nakajuku, a friendly neighborhood in Itabashi, Tokyo.
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697. Autumn Light-Up on the Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Coming back from work tonight, I passed Shimizu Inari, a small local shrine in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo. In late autumn, they light up the colorful leaves.
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698. End of the Day, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today was this week’s office day. As usual, I took a short neighborhood walk in the evening to decompress, and captured a few night scenes in Itabashi, Tokyo.
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699. Hasunumacho Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today I worked at the office, and on my way back home, I got off a bit earlier to take a calming evening walk in the Hasunumacho district of Itabashi, Tokyo.
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700. Going Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Enjoying a longer walk home this evening through the quiet streets of Izumicho in Itabashi, Tokyo, it appears I wasn’t the only one going home at that time.
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701. Kickboxing Training, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
At the kickboxing gym this morning, before wearing my gloves for the sandbag punching practice, I captured this discreet action shot of some other members.
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702. Short Visit at the Local Temple, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Earlier this week, I injured myself quite seriously during kickboxing training. I paid a short visit to Nanzoin, a local temple in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo.
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703. Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On the way home from work tonight, I walked through the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo. I ran into two rather different frogs, and a few other details.
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704. Through the Restaurant Window, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
While waiting for lunch today on my window counter seat at a new neighborhood restaurant in Itabashi, Tokyo, I captured this simple scene on the outside.
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705. Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
My wife and I returned from our Europe trip yesterday, just in time before Typhoon No. 6 hit Tokyo. Here is a quick window view of the situation this morning.
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706. Urban Summer Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Stepping outside after today’s kickboxing training, I saw a red summer evening sky behind the urban scenery outside Motohasunuma Station in Itabashi, Tokyo.
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707. Choices, Jimbocho, Tokyo, Japan
A woman scanning a shelf of used books at Jimbōchō, the Tokyo neighborhood known for its high concentration of used-book stores and publishing houses.
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708. Autumn Foliage, Jojakkoji Temple, Sagano, Kyoto, Japan
Autumn foliage at the peak of the season at Jojakkoji, a 400-year-old temple located on a hillside near the famous bamboo grove in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
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709. Cafe Suzunone, Karuizawa, Japan
Today, we went to Cafe Suzunone in Kyu-Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. An atmospheric place with pretty good food, located smack dab in the middle of the forest.
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710. Backstreet with Laundry, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
On a backstreet in Kōenji, Tokyo, even the narrowest of spaces is put to good use in order to hang the laundry of the day out to dry.
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711. Former Matsushiro Station, Nagano, Japan
Matsushiro Station was a station on the Yashiro Line of the Nagano Electric Railway Company. The line, and all of its stations, were decommissioned in 2012.
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712. August 9, Nagasaki, Japan
Today is the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. This photo shows the 10-meter-tall Peace Statue by sculptor Seibo Kitamura.
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713. Udon Shop Patterns, Osu, Nagoya, Japan
Strolling through an aging, but nonetheless lively and charming covered shopping street in Nagoya’s Ōsu district, I came across this colorful noodle restaurant.
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714. After the Rain, Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan
I worked at the office in Otemachi, Tokyo, this afternoon, and briefly stepped outside after the rain had stopped. The sunlight and the fresh air were glorious.
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715. finn coffee, Sagamihara, Japan
I had to go to an appointment in Machida today, and afterwards, my wife and I explored the area around Hashimoto Station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa.
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716. True Blue, Sapporo, Japan
Walking outside Sapporo Station one day, I noticed a pleasing harmony between the architecture of this hotel, and an interesting cloud pattern above.
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717. Urban Summer Evening Sky, Shiki, Japan
Went to Shiki in Saitama Prefecture today, and just after I had ordered dinner at a restaurant, I noticed some quite spectacular colors in the sky outside.
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718. Startled Droid, Taito, Tokyo, Japan
This PET bottle recycling bin stuck between a drink vending machine and trash cans in the Taito Ward of Tokyo was giving me “startled droid” vibes.
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719. At the Kanazawaya Bedding Store in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
Today, my wife and I went to Kanazawaya (金澤屋), a bedding store in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.
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720. Autumn Afternoon Panoramas, Tokyo, Japan
This afternoon, I took a walk around Chiyoda Ward. It was a pleasant and bright autumn day, and I focused on capturing impressions in 65x24 panoramic format.
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721. Fukagawa Fudōdō, Tokyo, Japan
Fukagawa Fudodo is a Tokyo branch of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. This photo looks at its former main hall through an incense burner.
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722. Ginza Night Double Exposure, Tokyo, Japan
I took a few photos tonight at Ginza, Tokyo, while waiting to pick up my wife from choir practice. I digitally blended two of them into a double exposure.
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723. Alpha Cafe, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
In the Honcho district of Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward, I took this exterior photo of the Alpha Café at dusk.
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724. Hitotsubashi University, Kunitachi, Tokyo, Japan
As we wanted to see some Green today, my wife and I went to Kunitachi in western Tokyo. Hitotsubashi University campus provided a nice calming environment.
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725. Marunouchi December Morning Sun, Tokyo, Japan
On my way to work this morning, I took some photos of the winter sun doing its magic on the urban surroundings in the business district close to Tokyo Station.
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726. Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan
While my brain is still in transit from the recent Europe trip, I already shlepped my body to the office today - where I was rewarded with this grand view.
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727. Tokyo Skytree Contrasts, Tokyo, Japan
On a walk around Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, I found this photo angle that provided a nice contrast between the ultra-modern Tokyo Skytree and the wooden shed in the foreground.
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728. Scene at Futaarayama Shrine, Utsunomiya, Japan
Visitors at Futaarayama Shrine in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, are looking at colorful decorations outside Kagura Hall.
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729. Decisive Moment, Yokohama, Japan
While exploring the docks in the port of Yokohama, I ran into this decisive moment of a wedding ceremony in progress against the grand city skyline in the back.
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730. About
I am a Photographer in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in Travel, Location, Editorial and Street Photography.
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731. Traveling in Austria
Some observations made while traveling in Austria in 2024, during my first Europe trip since moving to Japan in 2018.
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732. Drumming, Bento and Eki Stamps, Komagome, Tokyo, November 8, 2025
During today’s drumming lesson in Komagome, Tokyo, we continued to work on accentuated patterns as started in the previous lesson at the end of October.
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733. Kojima Ichiro (小島一郎): Photographs(写真集成)
Photo book recommendation: Striking photographs taken by Ichiro Kojima in Japan’s northern area, with a prominent black achieved by special darkroom techniques.
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734. Yukichi Watabe: A Criminal Investigation
Photo book recommendation: A fascinating set of images shot by photo journalist Yukichi Watabe (1924-1993) during a murder investigation in late-1950s Japan.
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735. 2025: Year of the Snake
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025 - the “Year of the Snake” here in Japan, according to the 12-year cycle of zodiacal animals.
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736. 2026, the Year of the Horse
Happy New Year! 2026 is the “Year of the Horse” here in Japan. A few days ago, we went to Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu for an in-between-years visit.
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737. Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, July 26, 2025
Hard to believe that it’s already been five weeks since my last drumming lesson. Today I went to Komagome again. The focus was on bass drum 8th-note patterns.
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738. The Willowdale Handcar
Random bookstore find in Tokyo yesterday: a first-time Japanese issue of Edward Gorey’s 1962 classic, “The Willowdale Handcar”.
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739. Two Hours of Drumming Practice, August 10, 2025
It was a rainy and muggy day in Tokyo today, but I wanted to do some drumming practice - so I went to the local studio again that I had discovered last month.
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740. Two Hours of Drumming Practice, September 6, 2025
I’ve been taking my drumming slowly during the hot Tokyo summer, but since it has been almost a month since my last practice, I went to my local studio today.
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741. Drumming Practice, February 7, 2026
In today’s drumming practice, I expanded on some hi-hat patterns from the previous lesson, and explored drumming along the intro to Strawberry Fields Forever.
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742. Health Checkup, Cafe Lunch and Drum Practice, April 28, 2025
Busy day today: After going to the clinic for my annual health checkup, I had lunch at a cafe and then went to a rental studio for some drumming practice.
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743. Two Hours of Drumming Practice, May 3, 2025
I went for two hours of drumming practice today at the same rental studio in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, as last time.
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744. Cherry Blossoms at Hikone Castle on Film
For this project, I went to Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture to capture peak Cherry Blossom Season on film.
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745. Rainy Cherry Blossoms in Itabashi, Tokyo
Cherry Blossom Viewing on a rainy 1st of April in the suburban Tokyo areas of Maenocho and Shimura in Itabashi Ward.
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746. Urban Cherry Blossoms in Itabashi, Tokyo
Cherry Blossom Viewing in late March 2025 in the suburban Tokyo setting of Maenocho in Itabashi Ward.
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747. Two Hours of Drumming Practice, July 20, 2025
Today I went for some drumming practice. I recently discovered a rental music studio just two subway stops from my place, and I registered as a member today.
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748. Mamiya 6
My Mamiya 6 medium-format film camera with 50mm f/4.0 and 75mm f/3.5 lenses.
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749. Active Saturday: Drumming, Cafe Lunch, Kickboxing, Yakiniku; May 24, 2025
Today was an active day here in Tokyo. I had a drumming lesson, then café lunch with my wife, went to kickboxing training, and then we had a Yakiniku dinner.
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750. Yesterday's Office Lunchtime, January 8, 2025
Yesterday, I worked from the office. After finishing my lunch at the company cafeteria, I went on a short walk to run some fun errands.
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751. Office Day, March 26, 2025
Two panoramic photos taken on a sunny late-March morning around Tokyo Station.
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752. Okayama Uraja Festival
Every year in early August, the Uraja festival is held in Okayama, Japan. Its main event is a dance parade, in which different groups are competing.
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753. A Walk through Taito Ward, Tokyo
In late June 2018, I had the opportunity to do a photo walk with Tokyo-based Alfie Goodrich, one of the leading Western photographers in Japan.
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754. Fujifilm X-E2
My Fujifilm X-E2 mirrorless digital camera with Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 and Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 zoom lenses and Lensmate thumbrest.
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755. Nikon FE2
My Nikon FE2 35mm film camera with with Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses.
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756. Boardgame Afternoon, January 7, 2024
The final board after today’s epic round of Carcassonne. We ended up with this nice big scenery using …
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757. Boardgame Afternoon, January 18, 2025
Boardgame afternoon in Tokyo today - here is our final Carcassonne layout. We played with …
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758. Contemplation, Planten un Blomen, Hamburg, Germany
At the Japanese Garden at Planten un Blomen in Hamburg, Germany, a man is captured looking at a laptop computer screen in deep thought.
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759. ÅTER Tokyo, a Swedish café in Higashi-Ōjima
Today we went to ÅTER Tokyo, a Swedish cafe located in Higashi-Ojima in the Koto Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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760. Coming back from Work, April 9, 2025
Coming back from the office this evening, I walked through a quiet residential area of the Shimura district in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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761. Current Cherry Blossoms, March 27, 2025
I went grocery shopping during lunch break. Here are some quick unprocessed photos I took to document the current stage of this year’s cherry blossoms.
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762. Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works"
Today, we went for a cafe lunch at “Little Bean Works”, a local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
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763. Local Restaurants at Night, Itabashi, Tokyo
A set of four night photos taken outside local restaurants and bars in the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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764. Lunch Break Coffee, December 3, 2024
Soaking up the sun and having a coffee during lunch break on a home-office day at Ohara Koen, a small local park in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
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765. Panoramic Itabashi Cityscapes, January 2025
Some suburban panoramas from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan, trying to make the most of January afternoon sunlight.
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766. Austrian Cafe "Teeblatt" in Gotanda, Tokyo
My wife had recently discovered that there was an Austrian café called “Teeblatt” in Gotanda, Tokyo. Today we went there for the first time.
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767. Handmade Drum Practice Pad from 100 Yen-Shop Items
I recently came across a video by a Japanese YouTuber, and followed his suggested approach to fashion a drum practice pad out of items found at a 100 Yen Shop.
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768. Third Drumming Lesson and Sunday Afternoon Things
I went to my third drumming lesson today at Komagome in Tokyo. Afterwards, I walked to Sugamo, from where I took the subway to meet my wife for a cafe lunch.
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769. Komagome, Tokyo - Sakura and Trial Drumming Lesson
Today, I went to Komagome, Tokyo, for a trial lesson to learn drumming. I also saw some cherry blossoms outside the station.
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770. Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, June 21, 2025
It’s been almost a month since my last drumming lesson. Today, I could finally go again. The focus was on practicing Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.
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771. Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, December 13, 2025
Today’s drumming lesson was a continuation on limb independence, and then switched to orchestration, i.e. distributing fills across different parts of the kit.
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772. Drumming Lesson, Komagome, Tokyo, February 14, 2026
Today’s drumming lesson in Komagome, Tokyo, was a continuation of the work started in the previous one, with more variations on hi-hat patterns.
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773. Komagome, Tokyo - First Drumming Lesson, Lunch and Shotengai
Today, I went to my first regular drumming lesson at Komagome in Tokyo. Afterwards, my wife joined and we had lunch at a cafe, then explored an old Shotengai.
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774. Last Day of New Year's Holiday 2025
I got quite a few things done on January 5, 2025, the last day of my New Year’s holiday.
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775. Ochanomizu, Tokyo - Drumming Practice at Rental Studio
Today, I went to a rental studio in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, for some drumming practice. I had managed to reserve a room with a drum kit for two hours.
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776. Setsubun 2025
Today is Setsubun (節分), the day before spring in the old calendar in Japan.
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777. 18th Wedding Anniversary Dessert Plate
For our 18th Wedding Anniversary today, we went for dinner at a local restaurant in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo. This dessert plate finished off a fantastic meal.
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778. Drumming, Lunch and Vinyl, Tokyo, October 26, 2025
After a longer summer break, I resumed my drumming lessons today. Afterwards, my wife came to join me for lunch, and then we went to a library in Bunkyo Ward.
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779. Drumming Practice, October 4, 2025
After kickboxing training in the morning, I went to my local studio this afternoon for a little drumming practice. I will resume lessons later this month.
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780. Drumming Practice, November 1, 2025
After kickboxing training before lunch, I went to my local studio this afternoon to practice some of the 16th Note Accents from last week’s drumming lesson.
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781. Drumming Practice, November 23, 2025
Today, I went to my local music studio to practice some of the accentuated drum patterns from my previous lesson. I tried drumming along to a few songs.
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782. Drumming Practice, December 6, 2025
Today at my neighborhood music studio, I did another 2-hour practice session to work on limb independence and hi hat accents from the previous drumming lesson.
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783. Drumming Practice, January 24, 2026
At my local Tokyo music studio in Hasune, Itabashi Ward, I did my first practice of 2026 today. Re-capping some of the 16th-note accents from the last lesson.
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784. Museum Visit and Cafe Lunch, April 20, 2025
For my birthday, my wife and I went to see an exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, then had a nice cafe lunch in Komagome.
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785. Italian Lunch, April 20, 2026
My own and my wife’s birthdays are just one day apart - so for this year’s festivities, we went for lunch at Casa del Sorriso, an Italian restaurant in Tokyo.
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786. Some Drumming Practice, June 15, 2025
I wasn’t able to practice drumming recently, due to first being sick and then rather busy, but today I finally could go to the rental studio again.
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787. Office Afternoon, April 27, 2026
As of April this year, my company’s rules have changed from “max. 80% remote work” to “at least 40% in the office”, so I went to work in Otemachi, Tokyo, today.
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788. Office Day, February 5, 2025
On the way to work this morning, I enjoyed the fresh winter air and took some photos along the way in the Marunouchi and Otemachi areas of Tokyo, Japan.
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789. Office Day, March 13, 2025
Today was my office day for this week. The 7:15 morning sun has now reached a noticeably different position - some impressions from Marunouchi in Tokyo, Japan.
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790. Office Day Lunchtime Panoramas, November 27, 2024
During lunchtime on my office days here in Japan, I like to stroll around Marunouchi, a district dominated by Tokyo Station, office buildings and retail shops.
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791. Office Day Lunchtime Walk, December 4, 2024
I worked at the office today. During lunch break, I took some panoramic photos in the Marunouchi area and at the Imperial Palace Gardens here in Tokyo, Japan.
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792. Office Day Morning, February 5, 2026
The February morning sunlight illuminates an area of high-rise office buildings outside Otemachi Station in the Marunouchi area of Tokyo, Japan.
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793. Ogawamachi -> Ochanomizu -> Suidobashi, December 29, 2024
Notes and some photos from a December Sunday walk around Ogawamachi, Ochanomizu and Suidobashi in Tokyo, Japan.
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794. Office Day, March 19, 2025
Impressions from a wet and cold mid-March morning in the Marunouchi area of Tokyo, Japan.