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Minka (民家)

Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri

The gassho-zukuri (合掌造) style minka houses have vast roofs. The name gassho zukuri comes from the similarity of the roof shape to two hands in prayer.

Posted on March 1st, 2017 under Japan. Tags: rice paddy, shirakawago, thatch roof. Comments Off on Minka (民家)

Animal Coaster @ Yomiuri Land

よみうりランドのアニマルコースター

Posted on February 28th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: amusement parks, ellie, ryan, yomiuriland. Comments Off on Animal Coaster @ Yomiuri Land

東京マラソン

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My random, desktop image of the day happens to be from 7 years ago today, when I hung out in the rain to watch a bit of the 2010 Tokyo Marathon. Today was the 2017 version.

The wheelchair racers (車いすマラソン) lead the pack.

Posted on February 26th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: tokyo marathon. Comments Off on 東京マラソン

Tiles

View from Miyajima’s Iwaso Inn

Posted on February 23rd, 2017 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Tiles

Jewel Hall (摩尼殿)

A bit of the exterior of Maniden at Daishoin can be seen in this prior post.

Posted on February 18th, 2017 under Japan. Tags: Daishoin 大聖院, miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Jewel Hall (摩尼殿)