The story behind this photo can be found here.

Posted on July 24th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: aerial photography, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, signs, Tokyo. Comments Off on 市川のアイリンクタウン

Posted on June 20th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, night photography, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, torii. Comments Off on Five years ago today…

Posted on June 17th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: castle, inuyama, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments: 1

Today’s photo comes from the bridge (御廟橋) everyone must cross in order to reach Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum (弘法大師御廟) on Koyasan. I’ve never seen one of these before (or since), but my understanding is that this is set up for those who died in water accidents or who have some sort of water-related ailment. The pure water in the Tama River running past Kobo Daishi’s final resting place is supposed to bless them or their souls or something.

Posted on June 15th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, okunoin japanese cemetery 奥の院. Comments Off on 流水灌頂

This fun, little guidebook by Abby Denson is aimed primarily at young people (10-25 years old), but has useful aspects for anyone. I would have liked a little more dealing with the seasons and festivals (when to go to see certain things in Tokyo) and less on where to buy souvenirs.

The book contains many useful phrases and helpful hints. The information on ibuprofen is incorrect though. Ringl is not ibuprofen in Japan. Ringl is the same as Tylenol (acetaminophen). If you need Advil or Motrin in Tokyo (or any part of Japan), use the information on this page instead.

Posted on June 8th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: book review, books, reviews, Tokyo. Comments Off on Cool Tokyo Guide