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Gion Matsuri
The Gion Matsuri is one of the 3 well known and important annual festivals in Kyoto. Spanning the whole month of July one of its best known events is the parade through the streets of the Yamaboko Junkō on July 17.
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Buildings
Osaka Castle
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.
Outdoors & Sport
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…
Culture
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…
Travel
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…
Outdoors & Sport
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.
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Princess Mononoke Forest
I went to Yakushima recently and took some photos near the beach and in the forest. Driving just a short distance produced such varied scenery changes, it was really interesting to get the chance to take photos different from the normal sets. Here are a few scenes from the forest that inspired some of Miyazaki Hayao's movie creations including Princess Mononoke.
Living in Japan
Sakura at Kyoto Incline
The Incline at Keage in Kyoto is the old train line where barges would come down from Lake Biwa to Kyoto. Close to Nanzenji, where you can still see the Aquaduct, the Incline is a popular place in Spring due to all of the beautiful Sakura trees planted here. On a spring sunny day in Kyoto, this is one of the magical places to visit.
Travel
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…
Travel
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.
Culture
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.
Culture
Plum Blossoms
Some very nice plum blossoms our in Kyoto ahead of the more famous sakura season to follow
Photos
Spring Walk, Kyoto Gosho
The Kyoto Gosho, Imperial Palace and gardens are a great spot for casual walking, playing sports or just sitting down and reading a book. As Spring hots up, the trees are starting to take on a different color. It was a nice weekend to go out and capture a few plum blossoms ahead of the coming sakura season.
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Yoshida Jinja Sunset
I took a short walk at sunset up past Kyoto University to Yoshida Jinja. You can very easily get into the mountain hillside from the Jinja and within minutes forget that the city below even exists.
Outdoors & Sport
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…
Living in Japan
Morning Walk in the snow
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 to freeze…
Outdoors & Sport
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…