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Japan was and remains a unique place. Whether we talk about traditional festivals or traditional theater, religion or pop culture, architecture or transport, food or clothing, martial arts or games, you can see in Japan unique scenes, ... »
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About 11 months ago, I was writing about the construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree tower. Yesterday, I went again to visit the construction site, to see how the work progressed.
Well, 2 years after the start of construction, the progress ... »
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You probably already know that I like top lists, especially around anniversary dates. So, since yesterday was the 6 months anniversary of the "A Japan Photo per Day" series, I thought to find out which were the most appreciated photos ... »
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For a long time I wanted to make a trip to Mount Takao - Takaosan 「高尾山」 and yesterday I managed to do it. Takaosan is considered a sacred mountain, and it was a ... »
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You know I like the Great Buddha statues (Daibutsu). There are many Daibutsu statues scattered all across Japan, but since most of them are are of smaller ... »
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There are many ways to visit Asakusa, but definitely the cutest is this Nin, Nin Panda Bus. Plus, it's free... ;)
I accidentally discovered it near the ... » |
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26 Jul: A Japan Photo per Day - Hamarikyu Gardens, Nakajima no Ochaya |
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I love how the Japanese manage to keep the balance between old and new... and the Hamarikyu Gardens are probably a good example.
Although the background is ... » |
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25 Jul: A Japan Photo per Day - Steampunk in Tokyo: Hayao Miyazaki's BIG clock |
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Strolling through Shiodome, in front of the Nippon Television Tower, I found this less-known creation of Hayao Miyazaki, titled NI-TELE really BIG clock. I ... »
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24 Jul: A Japan Photo per Day - Kagurazaka Awa Odori Dancers |
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Awa Odori is a dance festival originating in Tokushima (Awa being an old name for Tokushima). The festival is a wonderful explosion of joy and exuberance and ... »
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I'm accommodated near Ueno Station, so I found the time to take some night shots from the elevated walkway in front of the station. On the front there's the ... »
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22 Jul: A Japan Photo per Day - Floats Parade at Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri |
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The Uchiwa Matsuri takes place these days in Kumagaya, Saitama. Yesterday, during the Junko Ceremony, 12 floats were paraded through the city, with the sound ... »
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According to Osamu Tezuka's manga, Astro Boy was born in Takadanobaba, in April 2003. So, since 2003, the Japan Rail Station Takadanobaba uses the Astro Boy ... »
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A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Mount Takao Tengu
A Japan Photo per Day - Gokoku-ji Temple Daibutsu