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Xmas Lights in Botanical Gardens
I went to take a look at some of the Christmas lights in the Botanical Gardens
Kitano Tenmangu
Kitano Tenmangu is well known as a shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was exiled unfairly by his political rivals many years ago. He is associated with Tenjin, the god of literature or calligraphy and many students come to wish for good fortune in their upcoming exams. Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka which i visited previously is built over the grave of Sugawara Michizane.
Autumn Leaves on the Kamogawa
Autumn is always a nice time of the year for taking photos. Great colors, cooler weather. Lots of action. I have had a cold recently and so haven't been…
Jidai Matsuri
The Jidai Matsuri event is taking place again right now in Kyoto. The weather seems to have dipped a bit and is providing some rain today. Not too bad but…
City Hall Robots
Looks what's hanging out near City Hall I got a tip from @taro3yen about this after I posted it on Twitter @shibuya246 The Torayan baby-bot returns to…
Photography in Japan 1853-1912
I was asked recently whether I would like to introduce a book detailing the history of Japanese photography from the period 1853-1912. The book is a…
Summertime in Kyoto
Walking down the banks of the Kamogawa in summer is always a nice way to cool down. Sitting up on the wooden decks with a cool drink in your hand is…
Spring Weather
Such great weather out today. It was nice to see the temperature reach 20 degrees and enjoy the sunshine.
Amanohashidate in the rain
Amanohashidate is known as one of the 3 great scenery spots in Japan. It is a sandbar stretching about 3 kilometres covered pine trees.
Snow on Hieizan
I went for a drive late in the day and caught some snow on Mt Hiei about half way up.
Carlton Ritz Hotel Kyoto
The new Carlton Ritz Hotel in Kyoto, on the banks of the Kamogawa River near Nijo, will open soon. Looks like they will enjoy some nice views.
Myoshinji Autumn Colors
A quiet walk through the grounds of Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto looking at the Autumn colors.