250 Views of Japan

2018-04-22 Tokyo: Sukaitsurī (Skytree tower) at sunset.

2018-04-22 Tokyo: Daikanransha (Ferris Wheel).

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Wooden lantern along pathway to the Meiji Jingu (Imperial shrine).

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Sweeper.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Torii (gate). A torii marks the entrance to sacred space at a Shinto shrine.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Shinto shimenawa (rope used for ritual purification).

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Ema, small wooden Shinto votive plaques upon which worshippers write prayers and wishes.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Shinto shimenawa hung between two trees.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: New copper roof for shrine's centennial in 2020.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Wooden door with Imperial Chrysanthemum symbol of the Emporer Meiji who reigned 1852-1912).

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: New torii (gate) installed in 2016 for shrine's 2020 centennial.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Lantern with Imperial Chrysanthemum symbols.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Meiji Jingu: Parking lot vending machines with hot and cold beverages.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Souboku Calligraphy lobby. Bisque doll of Emporer.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Souboku Calligrapher Koshun Masunaga.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Mount Fuji artwork by Koshun Masunaga.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Souboku Calligrapher Kosun Masunaga draws bamboo shoots.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Master Calligrapher Masunaga-san and attentive apprentice paint cherry blossoms.

2018-04-24 Tokyo: Artwork by Koshun Masunaga and apprentice.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Ginza: Business district sidewalk scene.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Ginza: Wako Seiko Watch Tower.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Solar-powered clock with fountain in distance.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Fountain (1961).

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Kumogata Pond crane fountain (1905).

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Topiary and floral display in front of Green Salon.

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Stone lantern near Kumogata Pond.

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Shinji Pond (remnant of wall and moat of Edo Castle).

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) on Shinji Pond.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Students crossing the park.

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2018-04-23 Tokyo - Hibiya Park: Pelican fountain delights young park goers.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Uchibori-dori (street) phone booth.

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Sakurada-mon (gate).

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Photographing walkway floral art.

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2018-04-23 Tokyo: Imperial Palace chamomile flowers.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: The National Diet Main Gate.

2018-04-23 Tokyo: Government Building District. "Please wait to cross here."

2018-04-23 Tokyo - Ginza: Shabu-shabu (hot pot) restaurant.

2018-04-24 Tokyo: Tokyo Tower communications and observation installation (1958).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Otemon (Big Hand Gate).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Site of Nakanomon gate.

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2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: O-bansho (guardhouse).

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2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Ninomaru Garden.

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2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Bamboo shoots on the East Garden grounds.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Imperial Palace: Otemon gate and Otebori moat.

2018-04-24 Tokyo: The tallest structure in Japan, the Tokyo Skytree (built in 2010 as a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower) and the Super Dry Hall (built in 1989 for the Asahi beer company).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Kannon−do (Main Hall) of the Senso-ji Buddhist temple complex. Kannon is the Buddhist goddess of mercy.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Kannon−do altar.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Five−Storied Pagoda.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Bronze incense burner.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Kannon−do photo op.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Hozomon (Treasure House Gate) built in 1964.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Hozomon with Five-Storied Pagoda in the background.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Ema (Shinto votive plaques with prayers and wishes).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Buying baked goods from a vendor on Nakamise-dori (street).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Dragon on bottom of giant lantern at Kaminarimon Gate.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Shopping street Nakamise-dori crowded with Golden Week holiday visitors.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Mother and daugter shopping on Nakamise-dori.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Hozomon lantern.

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2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Hexagonal temple (15th -16th century), the only surviving building in the original temple complex.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Yakushido Hall (1649).

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Yakushido roof detail.

2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Temple pond carp.

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2018-04-24 Tokyo - Senso-ji: Stone bridge created for the Asakusa Toshogo Shrine in 1618.

2018-04-24 Tokyo: Ueno Park senior citizens group sing.

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2018-04-24 Tokyo: Flowers, Birds, and Insects of the Four Seasons. National Museum byōbu, a folding screen painting.

2018-04-24 Kamakura: Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. Foreground photo taken in 1946 by photographer's father.

2018-04-24 Kamakura: A son retraces his father's steps 72 years later.

2018-04-24 Kamakura: Daibutsu (Great Buddha) at Kotoku-in Buddhist temple. Cast in bronze in 1252, the statue is 13. 5 meters (44 feet) tall.

2018-04-24 Kamakura: Inscense burner at Kotoku-in Buddhist temple.

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2018-04-24 Kamakura: Hase-dera Temple entrance.

2018-04-24 Tokyo: Night-time street scene looking toward Ginza.

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2018-04-25 Yamanashi Prefecture: Test track for mag-lev train seen from the Chuo Expressway.

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2018-04-25 Yamanashi Prefecture: On our way to view Mount Fuji, mountain mists descend from the heights. This does not augur well.

2018-04-25 Yamanashi Prefecture: Foul weather closure of the Mount Fuji Toll Road at the first of five stations.

2018-04-25 Oyama-chō: Syokudo and Teishoku Restaurant. "Place your order here."

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2018-04-25 Motohakone: Hakone Jinja, a Shinto shrine on the shores of Lake Ashi.

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2018-04-25 Motohakone: Narukawa Art Museum. "Gold-Blue Ocean Surface," a cherry tree in full bloom by contemporary artist Keigo Kimura.

2018-04-25 Hakone: Room at the Aura Tachibana ryokan, a traditional inn with chabudai (table) and zabuton (cushions for sitting on the tatami floor mats).

2018-04-25 Hakone: Suon-ji Buddhist temple bonsho (large bell).

2018-04-25 Hakone: Buddhist cemetery.

2018-04-25 Hakone: Lady's ryokan yukata garments.

2018-04-25 Hakone: Gentleman's ryokan yukata garments.

2018-04-25 Hakone: Traditional evening meal at ryokan.

2018-04-25 Hakone: Ryokan futons for sleeping.

2018-04-26 Hakone: Traditional ryokan breakfast.

2018-04-26 Odawara: Signage for Shinkansen (Bullet train) tracks.

2018-04-26 Odawara: Shinkansen speeding through train station.

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2018-04-26 Fuji: Mount Fuji from the Tokaido Shinkansen east of the city of Fuji.

2018-04-26 Nagoya: Train station sign. "Let me help you."

2018-04-26 Sakahogi: House along the train tracks.

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2018-04-26 Gifu Prefecture: Hida River winds through mountains of multi-shades of green.

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2018-04-26 Gifu Prefecture: Tea plants seen from train.

2018-04-26 Takayama: Hida Sanmyaku, Japan's Northern Alps.

2018-04-26 Takayama: Chanoyu-no Mori (Tea Water Forest) Museum with tea ceremony at Zuiun-an (Tea Arbor).

2018-04-26 Takayama: Zuiun-an tea sweets.

2018-04-26 Takayama: New acolyte learns proper tea preparation at Zuiun-an (the Tea Arbor).

2018-04-26 Takayama: Hida Hotel Plaza restaurant evening appetizer.

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2018-04-27 Takayama: Dogwood blossoms along Kokubunji-dori.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Tenaga-jin on the Kaji bridge. One of a pair of yokai (spirits) in Japanese folklore.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Miyagawa Morning Market food staples.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Miyagawa (Miya River).

2018-04-27 Takayama: Miyagawa Morning Market Hida beef bun (delicious!).

2018-04-27 Takayama: Yamazakura Shrine tsukubai (ritual cleansing washbasin).

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2018-04-27 Takayama: Yamazakura Shrine omikuji (fortune-telling paper strips).

2018-04-27 Takayama: Yamazakura Shrine fire ladder.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Yamazakura Shrine fire ladder expanded.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Exterior walls. A "Jinya" is the collective name of the government buildings and official residences from where the region was ruled. Also known as the Takayama Historical Government House.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple street entrance.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Higashi Honganji Buddhist temple bonsho (large bell) with wooden striker.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Hida Cooking Class in the kitchen of the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Hida Cooking Class communal cooker.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Hida Cooking Class vegetable preparation.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Hida Cooking Class meal at the end of two hours of preparation.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple altar

2018-04-27 Takayama: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple priest.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Wave sand patterns in garden.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Tatami mat with ornamental border.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Desk in government officials' office.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Tea room with sunken hearth.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Tea room (detail).

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Tokonoma in guest room. A tokonoma is an alcove in which items for artistic appreciation are displayed.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Rabbit nail cap.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Maids' rooms with sunken hearth.

2018-04-27 Takayama Jinya: Photo op with attendant serving as photographer.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Funesaka Saké showroom.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Miyagawa Morning Market yarn and emboridery thread for sale.

2018-04-27 Takayama: "Watch for pedestrians."

2018-04-27 Takayama: "Watch for cars."

2018-04-27 Takayama: Beauty along the Miyagawa.

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2018-04-27 Takayama: Cherry blossoms along the Miyagawa.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Hie Jinga Otabisho. An otabisho is a facility that serves as the resting place for a mikoshi (a portable Shinto shrine) at the mid-point of a procession.

2018-04-27 Takayama: Students returning from school.

2018-04-28 Gifu Prefecture: Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway. Exiting the Hida Tunnel (at 10,710 meters or 6.65 miles, the second longest in Japan) and entering the Omakai Tunnel to Shirakawa. Travelling from Takayama to Sharakawa by bus, we passed through 14 tunnels totaling 28,940 meters in length (nearly 18 miles).

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Shogawa (Sho River).

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Low height alert (Oops, too late!).

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (open-air museum) photographer and tour group.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Deai Bridge.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Gassho-style farmhouse with thatched roof.

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2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Gassho-style farmhouses with thatched roofs.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: View of village from attic of the Wada-ke House.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Wada-ke House top story storage area.

2018-04-28 Shirakawa-go—Ogimachi Village: Wada-ke House Butsudan (Buddhist altar).

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2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Wada-ke House crane screen detail.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Wada-ke House carved transom figure.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Couple from out of town.

2018-04-28 Shirakawago—Ogimachi Village: Wada-Ke, the largest house of the Gassho-zukuri settlement in the Shirakawa-gō area. Gassho-zukuri means "praying hands-shaped" referring to the shape of the steep thatched roofs.

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2018-04-28 Shirakawa-go—Ogimachi Village: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) holds the pose.

2018-04-28 Shirakawa-go—Ogimachi Village: Koinobori (carp-shaped windsocks to celebrate Children's Day).

2018-04-28 Shirakawa-mura: Lunch at the Tenshukaku Restaurant.

2018-04-28 Shirakawa-mura: Lunch at the Tenshukaku Restaurant.

2018-04-28 Shirakawa-mura: Shiroyama Viewpoint overlooking Ogimachi Village.

2018-04-29 Kanazawa: At the Hakuichi Gold Leaf Workshop, an employee performs delicate gold leaf transfer.

2018-04-29 Kanazawa: Hakuichi Gold Leaf Workshop gold leaf appliqué of Kotojitoro Lantern by an enthusiatic novice.

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2018-04-29 Kanazawa: Nomura Samurai House garden feature.

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2018-04-29 Kanazawa: Nomura Samurai House.

2018-04-29 Kanazawa: Omicho Market.

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2018-04-29 Kanazawa - Kenroku-en: Kenroku-en (Six Attributes Garden) with Kotojitoro Lantern on Kasumigaike Pond.

2018-04-29 Kanazawa - Kenroku-en: Canal with topiary.

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2018-04-29 Kanazawa - Kenroku-en: Spot-billed ducks (Anas poecilorhyncha) on Kasumigaike Pond.

2018-04-29 Kanazawa - Kenroku-en: Youthful joy at the oldest fountain in Japan. The fountain operates from natural water pressure.

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2018-04-29 Kanazawa - Kenroku-en: Horaijima Island

2018-04-29 Kanazawa: Kanazawa Station—Tsuzumi (Drum) Gate, inspired by drums played played by hand in Noh theater.

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2018-04-30 Shiga Prefecture: Egrets standing in rice paddies seen from train on the Kosei Line.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: The Zen Buddhist temple Kinkaku-ji , Golden Pavilion, reflected in Kyoko-chi, Mirror Pond. The pavilion is covered with gold leaf.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Golden Pavilion.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Family selfies at the Golden Pavilion.

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2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Hojo or head priest's former living quarters (1678). In foreground, the Ship Pine of Kyoto (Pinus parviflora). Planted over 650 years ago, a single bonsai tree was trained in the shape of a ship's mast with its lower branches representing the hull and prow. Today, the shape is less easy to see. Notice the lattice work supporting the branches.

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2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond in front of the Golden Pavilion).

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji: Kinkakuji Temple. Matcha tea with gold flakes and a matcha-anko (bean-paste) bun.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Ryoan-ji: The Zen Garden of the Ryoan-ji Buddhist temple is comprised of 15 stones arranged in 5 groups and surrounded by raked white gravel. From the veranda, only 14 stones are visible at one time. This karesansui (dry landscape) rock garden perhaps dates form the 15th century.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Ryoan-ji: Zen Rock Garden.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Ryoan-ji: Temple building interior with tatami mats.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Nijo Castle Higashi Otoman (Eastern Gate).

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Nijo Castle moat and rampart.

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Nijo Castle Tonan-Sumi-Yagura (Southeast Watchtower).

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Nijo Castle Kita Otoman (Northern Gate).

2018-04-30 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: A shachihoko (mythical creature with head of tiger and body of carp) roof ornament of the castle.

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2018-05-01 Nara: Todai-ji—Feeding temple deer shika senbei (special deer crackers).

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2018-05-01 Nara: Todai-ji temple deer.

2018-05-01 Nara: Todai-ji—Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall, exterior).

2018-05-01 Nara: Todai-ji—Daibutsu-den (Great Buddha Hall, interior).

2018-05-01 Nara: Todai-ji—Daibutsu-den interior. Komokuten, one of a pair of guardians.

Nara. Kasuga Taisha Shrine—Nino Torii. May 1, 2018

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2018-05-01 Nara: Kasuga Taisha Shrine stone lanterns.

2018-05-01 Nara: Wakamiya Shrine Shinto shimenawa.

2018-05-01 Nara: Kasuga Taisha Shrine—Miko (shrine maidens) roll-up tatami mat in the Ringo-no-niwa (Apple Garden).

2018-05-01 Nara: Kasuga Taisha Shrine—Fujinami-no-ya Hall (left) and Naoraiden Hall (right).

2018-05-01 Nara: Kasuga Taisha Shrine Naoraiden Hall.

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2018-05-01 Nara: A variety of restaurants and shops can be found on Higashimuki Nakamachi, a covered shopping street.

2018-05-01 Kyoto: At Unraku-gama Pottery, skillful hands craft a tea pot.

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2018-05-01 Kyoto: Mizho Nishizawa at work at Unraku-gama Pottery.

2018-05-01 Kyoto: Toribeyama Bochi (cemetary) with Koyasu Pagoda on the right.

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2018-05-01 Kyoto: Statue of the skillful swordsman Ushiwakamaru (Yoshitsune) and the warrior monk Benkei at Gojo Bridge.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Karamon Gate.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Karamon Gate.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Karamon Gate detail of dragon and tiger.

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2018-05-02 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Ninomaru Palace.

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2018-05-02 Kyoto - Nijo-jo: Ninomaru Garden.

2018-05-02 Kyoto: Vermilion columns at Sanjusangen-do.

2018-05-02 Kyoto: "Sanjusangen-do" means a hall with 33 spaces between columns.

2018-05-02 Kyoto: Sanjusangen-do Buddhist temple. The main deity of the temple is Sahasrabhuja-arya-avalokiteśvara (the Thousand Armed goddess Kannon). The hall also contains an additional 1000 life-size statues of Kannon.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Gion: Traditional wooden structure geisha/maiko rooming house.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Gion: Geisha/maiko rooming house name plaques.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Gion: Shoki-san guardian statue placed on roof of traditional wooden house.

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2018-05-02 Kyoto - Gion: Typical street in Gion geisha district.

2018-05-02 Kyoto - Gion: Kamogawa (Kamo River).

2018-05-02 Kyoto: Gyoen National Garden Itsukushima Shinto shrine and tea house on Kujo Pond.

2018-05-02 Kyoto: Gyoen National Garden - Imperial Palace.

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2018-05-02 Kyoto: Gyoen National Garden arbor.

2018-05-03 Akashi-shi: Harima-nada Sea in distance as seen from train.

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2018-05-03 Hiroshima: Hiroshima-jo (castle).

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2018-05-03 Hiroshima: Flower Festival parade float.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima: Volunteer at Flower Festival Origami Booth instructs novice visitor on how to fold a paper crane.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Genbaku dōmu (Atomic Bomb Dome), ruins of the Hiroshioma Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall built in 1915.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Children's Peace Monument. Commemorates Sadako Sasaki who died of radiation poisoning and the thousands of other child victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Children's Peace Monument crane wind chime.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Children's Peace Monument - origami cranes folded by children across Japan and around the world.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Origami cranes detail.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Flame of Peace.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace (Memorial Cenotaph).

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum model of the Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum exhibit of tricycle charred by atomic blast.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Time stopped at 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945.

2018-05-03 Hiroshima Heiwa Kinenhi (Peace Memorial): Children ring the Bell of Peace.

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2018-05-03 Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden carp.

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2018-05-03 Hiroshima: Shukkeien Garden stone bridge.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Oyster "farms" seen from the Miyajimaguchi ferry to Miyajima Island.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: World's largest rice scoop. To think that I saw it on Omotesando Street!

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Omotesando shopping street swollen with Golden Week holiday visitors.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Great Torii.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Great Torii.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Great Torii.

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Senjokaku (Toyokuni Shrine) and Five-storied Pagoda (Gojunoto).

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Five-storied Pagoda (Gojunoto).

2018-05-04 Miyajima: Senjokaku (Toyokuni Shrine).

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2018-05-04 Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine with tide receding.

2018-05-04 Miyajima - Daishoin Temple: Lower stairway of the Daishoin Shingon Buddhist Temple. The polished brass cylinders are Dai-hannyakyo Sutra and touching them is to said to bring good fortune.

2018-05-04 Miyajima - Daishoin Temple: Rakan statues of Shaka Nyorai disciple. Each Rakan images has unique facial features.

2018-05-04 Miyajima - Daishoin Temple: Maniden Hall, the main prayer hall. Inside, the Sanki Daigongen (Three Awesome Deities of Mt. Misen) are enshrined.

2018-05-04 Miyajima - Daishoin Temple: Upper stairway with spinning the Mani Wheels (prayer wheels) believed to invite blessings.

2018-05-04 Miyajima - Daishoin Temple: Mizukaka Jizo Bosatsu. Believers throw a ladle full of water over a statue and watch it drip down, hoping their wishes will be fulfilled and souls purified by the ritual.