Exiting Tennoji Station (Osaka, Japan)

Today’s photo was the scene as I departed 天王寺駅 on the night before I was to fly to Korea last summer. I had an early morning flight so I figured Tennoji was a good place to stay in order to get to the Osaka Airport (KIX) quickly the next morning.

With so many choices of things to do (3-story 24/7 McDonald’s, pachinko, love hotels, and on and on) I opted for none of these. Instead I found a Yoshinoya and enjoyed a 280 yen bowl of gyudon.

Posted on May 4th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: night photography, Nikon 24mm f/2.8 AF-D nikkor lens, Nikon D600, osaka, Tennoji 天王寺. Comments Off on What to do?

Okunoin (奥の院)

While exploring the wonders of Okunoin I was caught in several downpours. During this one I took refuge under the roof of a small shrine and killed time by taking photos of my wet surroundings.

Posted on May 2nd, 2014 under Japan. Tags: koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, okunoin japanese cemetery 奥の院, rain. Comments Off on Waiting for a break in the rain

Posted on May 1st, 2014 under Japan. Tags: bikes, Tokyo. Comments Off on Japanese dude returning home from shopping by bike

Nijo Castle (Kyoto, Japan)

Posted on April 29th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: kyoto, nijo castle, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, pine. Comments Off on Nijo Castle

Japanese wedding @ Miyajima

Sometimes it can be difficult to keep a smile on your face when it rains on your wedding day. Having your wedding at one of the three most scenic places in Japan (日本三景 or Nihon Sankei) can help. The location was Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社).

Posted on April 28th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, rain, wedding. Comments Off on Miyajima Wedding