Author - Shibuya246

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outdoors

Shikoku Sunset

NarutoTokushima Prefecture, Japan The shibuya246 has been down for a few days and I have only just managed to get it back up. The problem, basically...

Eataly Pizza at Daikanyama
Living

Tokyo Weekend

The weather has cooled down and this weekend was really nice, even though we had some stiff breezes and a little rain. Autumn is one of my favorite...

Wonderful design on this good luck charm. Bring in that fortune !
Japan

Maneki Neko

You will often see many stores have a Fortune Cat (Maneki Neko) outside or near the entrance way. This is supposed to help attract customers to the...

Japanese Origami
Culture

Origami

Sometimes the simple things are the best. These 2 origami cranes I captured a while ago whilst staying in Kyoto always make me smile when I look at...

Meguro River
outdoors

Meguro River

Meguro RiverTokyo, Japan I have been going to the gym in Meguro recently and walk past Meguro River often. Normally it is late in the evening when...

Nagoya
Trains

Nagoya Station

Nagoya StationAichi Prefecture, Japan I visited Nagoya a while ago and traveled to Ise Jingu on the train. My stay in Nagoya was short so I only...

Japan Coast Road
Travel

Japan Sunset

Late afternoon provides a nice backdrop for coastal roads and the expanse of water beyond them. Today would be a good day to head out on a trip...

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Golf

Night Golf, Chiba

CentLeisure Ichihara Golf ClubChiba Prefecture, Japan Before the heat of the summer arrived, I went out for a game of night golf in Chiba with some...

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Photo-Post

Seijogakuenmae

Seijogakuenmae (Seijo) is a family orientated station on the Odakyu Line, running to Shinjuku. It is a very relaxed and green area of Tokyo with...

とまれ Stop with a space for your feet as well
Roads

止まれ, Stop Signs

Walking around Seijogakuenmae 成城学園前 on the weekend, I took some pictures of the area and also caught these common road signs. Sometimes the things...

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Jishu Shrine, Kyoto

Jishu Shrine is located in the Kiyomizu Temple area of Kyoto. It is a Shrine for those praying for good fortune in love. There are a number of good...

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Food

Cataratas Bar

CataratasSakuragaoka-cho, ShibuyaTokyo, Japan Up until about 2 months ago I had never really appreciated the taste of beer. Thinking it was time to...

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Shimokitazawa

Shimokitazawa is a popular area on the Odakyu and Inokashira Lines. On the weekend, the narrow streets around the station are full of people checking...

Living

Japanese Cats

Shimokitazawa StationJapan I almost missed this photo as I walked straight by a cafe in Shimokitazawa on the weekend and then realized, theres a guy...

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Yobuko, Live Squid

Yobuko in Sagaken is a well known harbor town famous for its fresh squid. Many tourists come here to eat squid, ika, that has been freshly caught and...

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Travel

Okayama Station

Okayama StationJapan Okayama CityOkayama Prefecture, Japan I took a few snap shots around Okayama Station when I was visiting recently. Looking back...

Okayama
Photo-Post

Okayama, Korakuen

Okayama's Korakuen has been in existence since the Edo Period and has entertained many important guests through the years. It is considered one of...

Doraemon
Anime

Doraemon in Tsukushima

Tsukishima StationJapan Saw this Doraemon character when I was out eating okonomiyaki a while ago. Would have liked to take him home, but he looked...

Izumo soba
Food

Izumo Soba

Izumo CityShimane Prefecture, Japan

When visiting Izumo Taisha I tried the well known Izumo Soba. It was a little dry but otherwise quite tasty.

Konan, Miyajima
Anime

Konan in Miyajima

Miyajima Konan, the detective was out in Okayama and Miyajima, when I visited, welcoming people and inviting them to tour the area. Are you a Konan...