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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A Surprising Fortune, Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Two women in kimono reading Omikuji (御御籤, fortune-telling paper strips) at Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
Ninenzaka, Kyoto, Japan
Ninenzaka (二年坂) is a lane lined with beautifully restored traditional shop houses,
Gion Side Street, Kyoto, Japan
A typical scene on a quiet backstreet in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan.
Side Street Traffic, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A jinricksha driver making a turn into a side street at Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan.
Ice Cream Mascot, Kobe, Japan
Walking around the Kitano Ijinkan area of Kobe, Japan, I discovered this mascot inside an ice cream stall.
Osechi Ryori (New Year Food), Okayama, Japan
Osechi-ryōri (御節料理) is a subset of Japanese cuisine made up of dishes that are traditionally eaten on New Year’s.
Taking Pictures, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Founded in the early 13th century, Kenninji (建仁寺) claims to be the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Nara Line arriving at Tofukuji Station, Kyoto, Japan
A Kyoto-bound Nara Line train arrives at Tōfukuji Station (東福寺駅) in Kyoto, Japan.
Tram arriving at Yubinkyokumae Station, Okayama, Japan
A streetcar arrives at Yūbinkyokumae Station in Okayama, Japan. Okayama’s Electric Tramway or “Okaden” (岡電) system has been operational since 1912,
Seaside Traffic, Kamakura, Japan
An Enoshima Electric Railway Train arrives at Kamakurakokomae Station in Kamakura (鎌倉), Japan.
Rickshaw Sales Pitch, Kawagoe, Japan
Amidst the historic warehouses at Kawagoe (川越), Japan, a jinricksha driver is soliciting customers to fill his next tour.
