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Approaching Dazaifu Tenmangu

Passage to 太宰府天満宮

For the story about how I ended up in this place, click here.

Sadly, I can’t find the retired history professor’s card to send him the photos I promised.

Posted on May 25th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: Dazaifu Tenman-gu 太宰府天満宮, fukuoka, Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S NIKKOR G ED N, Nikon D600, torii. Comments Off on Approaching Dazaifu Tenmangu

Summer stroll

Today’s photo is a reverse angle on a prior photo I posted from the Temple of the Golden Pavilion.

Posted on May 18th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: kyoto, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, 金閣寺. Comments Off on Summer stroll

Ikegami Plum Blossoms

池上梅園

Posted on May 15th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: flower lovers guide to tokyo, flowers, ume. Comments Off on Ikegami Plum Blossoms

Kyoto tanuki

京都の狸

Posted on May 10th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: kyoto, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, tanuki. Comments Off on Kyoto tanuki

Hot summer night fare

居酒屋おたやん甲府中央酒場 (Kofu, Japan)

Posted on May 6th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: beer, food, izakaya, kofu, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on Hot summer night fare

Carp streamers (鯉幟) have been flying in Japan for a couple weeks in preparation for today, kodomo no hi. Children’s Day (子供の日) is a national holiday, and these decorations are put up, in part, for good future and in the hope that kids will grow up healthy and strong.

Posted on May 5th, 2016 under Japan. Tags: jogashima. Comments Off on Children’s Day