Landmark The Origin of Hamaya-Arrow
This is a story I heard from a friend late last year.“I was riding the Tokyu Line from Kamata, and at some station along the way, I sa...
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Landmark Ukimido Pavilion, Nara
This trip took me from Kyoto to Nara. Strangely enough, I'd never made it to Nara before. It's been so long since I last visited—back ...
Landmark Autumn Foliage at Kyoto Imperial Palace Gardens
Visiting Kyoto during the late November autumn foliage season to take photos is downright reckless, especially given the city's alread...
Landmark Autumn Leaves at Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto
I've always wanted to experience photographing autumn foliage in Kyoto at least once, and this year I finally made it happen. It also ...
Nature, Flora and Fauna Myogetsu-in, Kamakura (Hydrangea Temple) -2
Even though it was a break in the rainy season, the sky looked as if it might rain at any moment. Continuing from my previous article,...
Nature, Flora and Fauna Myogetsu-in, Kamakura (Hydrangea Temple) -1
I finally got to visit Myōgetsu-in Temple in Kamakura, known for its hydrangeas, which I had been curious about for several years. I b...