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New Years Day 2013
Kiyomizudera crowded on New Years Day today. Entrance to Kiyomizudera The crowds were out Related posts: Yamanote 100 Years The Yamanote Line is currently celebrating 100 years since its... Akita...
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Yasaka Jinja
Even deciding to visit after lunch the crowds were still big I visited a number of Temples and Shrines on New Years Day just to have a walk around and see the crowds. I started in the center of Kyoto...
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Kyoto City Fire Department Parade
Each year the Kyoto City Fire Department have a small parade and demonstration of their fire fighting skills. They show the assembled crowd near Okazaki Park their fire fighting equipment and their...
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Heron on Kamogawa
Heron on Kamogawa Went for a short walk in the winter wind and spotted this heron strolling around. The birdlife on the Kamogawa always gives the river a flow of being alive. Heron in flight Related...
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Morning Walk in the snow
Looking down Sanjo as the wind blows and the snow starts I took a quick morning walk to catch some sun and was surprised it had started snowing. Just a few scenes here of nothing much. My hands started...
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Snow on Mt Fuji
Always nice to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji when traveling on the Shinkansen. Everyone on the left side of the train had their cameras and phones pointed at the window. I didn’t want to be left out so...
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Yoshida Jinja Sunset
The light falls on the stairs At the base of Yoshida Jinja Impressive wall Nighttime lanterns Climbing up the hill 2 Jinjas on the path Trees highlighted by the sun The sky changes color Time to make a...
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Spring Walk, Kyoto Gosho
Beautiful Spring day Palace Gardens Deciding where to focus Catching the blend Contrast of colors Easy strolling Good weather to take your rabbit to play in the park Everyone gathering around this one...
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Plum Blossoms
Some very nice plum blossoms our in Kyoto ahead of the more famous sakura season to follow Related posts: Sakura Weekend As the Sakura season is finishing for another year, I... Kindergarten Sakura...
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Playing at the Temple
These children were enjoying themselves at the local temple. On a warm spring day it looks like a great place to play and pray. Related posts: Kodaiji Temple Kodaiji Temple (高台寺) established in Kyoto...
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Yakushima Sunrise
I took a 3 day trip to Yakushima and came back with a few nice photos. Here are some rocks on the beach with a nice sunrise at Yakushima on my birthday. Related posts: Kyoto City Hall – Electric...
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Moss Ocean House, Yakushima
I stayed at Moss Ocean House on Yakushima recently for 3 days and enjoyed a combination of warm ocean breezes with great views, rainy trekking in the World Heritage forests and some delicious food...
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Sakura at Kyoto Incline
Breathtaking Spring Sakura Catching a glimpse Kimono with Sakura embankments Getting set for photos Strolling Kyoto poi Closeup Happy Every man and his dog was out today in the great weather So many...
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Princess Mononoke Forest
Nice mossy areas Deer in the forest Hard to find the path here The rain made everything fresh Interesting The rock sizes and very green scenery was a stark contrast Like a scene from the movie Lots of...
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Biwako Ohashi
Taking a look at the Biwako Ohashi bridge from Kome Plaza Related posts: Seto Ohashi Bridge I traveled to Shikoku recently, catching the Shinkansen to Okayama... Biwako Morning A calm view of Biwako...
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Hikone flowers
I took a brief visit to Hikone a few days ago. I didn’t get chance to see Hikone Castle yet. Maybe next time. Related posts: Site Upgrade Had some major site traffic over the last 2 days... Flowers on...
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Biwako Cycling
I have been cycling around Lake Biwa in Shiga-ken for the last 3 days. The trip covered 160km and passed through some wonderful scenery. I didn’t manage to capture everything as my hands were kept...
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Shirahige Jinja
Cycling around Lake Biwa over Golden Week, I got to see some great countryside. This was one of the standout views. Shirahige Jinja with its Torii Gate in the clear waters of the lake. Lots of people...
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Mothers Day Japan
The weather is great today. Lots of people out taking advantage of the sunny weather on Mothers Day. I changed up my cameras today and took this one with the Sony NEX7. I have had the camera sitting...
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Osaka Castle
Photo spot for everyone I visited Osaka Castle a while back and enjoyed the nice walk around its gardens. The Castle has been rebuilt a number of times over many years. Moat in the city surrounding the...
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