朝青龍 明徳の最後の優勝

Between November of 2002 and January of 2010 Asashoryu dominated the sport of sumo. He was the champion 25 times. His main competition was Hakuho, who won the tournament 12 times during that same period. Since Asashoryu’s retirement, after his final victory–pictured above, Hakuho has gone on to win 25 more times, including the last two tournaments this year.

Posted on June 9th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: asashoryu, sumo. Comments Off on Asashoryu’s final yusho

Post-storm Osaka

The best skies are those at dawn, dusk, or during changing weather. Today’s photo, from the Umeda Sky Building, featured two of those three.

Posted on June 8th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: clouds, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, osaka, sunset, Umeda Sky Building 梅田スカイビル. Comments Off on Osaka Sunset

2016 Ashland High School graduation in Lithia Park

Posted on June 4th, 2016 under Japan, Oregon. Tags: ashland oregon, garden, lithia park, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D500, torii. Comments Off on 和鳥居

It’s been almost three years since this happened. Low tide on a rainy day during rainy season…

Posted on May 31st, 2016 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, shinto. Comments Off on Miyajima

Posted on May 29th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: lanterns, nikko, snow, toshogu, winter. Comments Off on 東照宮