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2012-07-31

Kugenuma - Mt. Fuji

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Went to the beach this afternoon after work. Was glad to see the beaches were still somewhat clean. An added bonus was to be abl...
2012-07-22

Sankeien Gardens - Shrine Pagoda

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The founder of this garden was also able to salvage some old shrines that were planned for demolition. I am glad that he saved these s...

Sankeien Gardens - Farmhouse Upstairs and Interior

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Rafters of the old farmhouse interior reveal a method of using straw ropings and various binding techniques to hold the roof secure to ...

Sankeien Gardens - farmhouse

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I could easily picture myself living in the Japanese countryside, relaxing on this kind of back porch drinking some ice-cold barley tea whil...

Sankeien Gardens - Doors

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One of the nice things of visiting the different buildings in Sankeien is that we can actually go inside some of the building and get u...

Sankeien Gardens - Ceilings

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One of the buildings in the garden is an old, farmhouse that was disassembled at its original location and reassembled here at the gard...

Sankeien Exteriors Deities

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Love the soft carpeting of moss that grows during this time of year! The ever-present crow is a constant nuisance in urban env...
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Discover Japan’s hidden gems within a day’s drive from Tokyo. From city nightscapes to serene shrines, I capture their beauty and stories—often with my loyal border collie by my side. Explore Japan beyond the guidebooks!
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