Shukkei-en (Hiroshima, Japan – June 2013)
Posted on February 8th, 2026 under Japan. Tags: hiroshima, Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AF-D nikkor lens, Nikon D600, panorama, photomerge, 縮景園 Shukkei-en. Comments: None
Tokyo National Museum (July 2010)
This 8th Century, Tang Dynasty, coiled dragon mirror is an Important Cultural Property (重要文化財).
Posted on January 31st, 2026 under Japan. Tags: museums, Tokyo, ueno. Comments Off on Dragon Mirror
Sand and Stone Garden (Portland Japanese Garden)
Posted on January 15th, 2026 under Japan, Oregon. Tags: garden, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 6II FX-Format Mirrorless Camera, portland japanese garden. Comments Off on Karesansui (枯山水)
大阪城 (August 2013)
Posted on January 8th, 2026 under Japan. Tags: buildings, castle, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, osaka. Comments Off on Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s castle
護国寺 (April 2010)
Looking back from this photo I took over 15 years ago.
Posted on January 2nd, 2026 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, gokokuji, temples, Tokyo. Comments Off on Gokokuji reverse angle
摩尼車
The prayer wheels, with sutras written on them on the left, are said to grant blessings if spun while walking up the steps. I didn’t bother, which explains so many things.
Posted on December 10th, 2025 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, Daishoin 大聖院, miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold