Japanese Maples (紅葉) in Autumn

Posted on January 11th, 2013 under Japan, Oregon. Tags: autumn, japanese maple, nikon d7000, Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens for Nikon, 紅葉. Comments Off on Japanese maples

Shinto shrine

I’m not sure the exact location of this jinja as I’ve never been there. Today’s random photo was taken by either my son or daughter when they were being toured around the Kanazawa area courtesy of the generous Maki San.

That’s some serious Shinto rope (shimenawa) on this shrine.

Posted on January 7th, 2013 under Japan. Tags: gohei, shimenawa, shinto. Comments Off on Shinto rope

築地

Construction of a new fish market in Tokyo is supposed to begin this year with completion and a move from the old location (pictured above and here) in 2014.

Posted on January 6th, 2013 under Japan. Tags: people, Tokyo, tsukiji. Comments Off on Fresh fish and eel at Tsukiji

Bamboo post in Kamakura, Japan

I just received word that I get to spend a week or so in Japan on my way to Korea this summer. I’m very excited as it will be my first time back to Japan in nearly three years. I won’t be able to plan an itinerary until I know which airports I’ll be flying in and out of, but regardless of where I go in Japan this time I’m sure it will be an adventure.

Posted on January 5th, 2013 under Japan. Tags: bamboo, kamakura. Comments Off on Kamakura bamboo mailbox

Muikara Minka-en (むいから民家園) – Komae City (狛江市)

As part of one of our “Water Walks in the Suburbs of Tokyo” we stumbled upon this free museum of sorts in Komae City (狛江市), part of Tokyo. Muikara Minkaen wasn’t in the book as it was newly reconstructed on this spot after the guidebook was written. Originally built in the 18th Century, this old farm house was relocated twice due to expansion of the Odakyu Train Line. If you want to visit, the address is 狛江市元和泉2-15-5. The grounds are not open on Wednesday or Thursday.

Posted on January 2nd, 2013 under Japan. Tags: water walks in the suburbs of tokyo. Comments Off on Muikara Minka-en むいから民家園