- Japanese traditions - Dashi parade, plus a...
- Japanese castle interior, warriors running...
- Masterpieces of Japanese architecture, Iid...
Some of the best Japanese festivals (matsuri) are the dashi parades, processions of 3-level wooden floats, about 8 meters tall, lavishly ornate with complicated carvings. While the taiko drummers are sitting on the first floor, on the top of the ... »
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A thought that crossed my mind while visiting several of the Japanese castles with original interior, was that although impressive on the outside, the castles were built with the same philosophy as the houses, with a small and minimalist interior. ... »
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For architecture lovers, Japan offers many "must-see" sights. Besides many well known architectural landmarks, over time I discovered a lot of hidden gems, architectural jewels lost in the backstreets, like the one in this photo, the Iidabashi ... »
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Rickshaws are definitely a traditional tourist attraction in Japan... but today you can experience rickshaws in many other cities of the world. The wild shika deer are a major attraction in Nara, but then again, you can enjoy wild deer in other places too (e.g. Miyajima)...However, a scene like the one in this photo can be seen (and ... »
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Watch the video... » 16 May 2012: Kanda Shrine's Fireproof Gate
The Kanda Shrine, known also as Kanda Myojin, is one of the must-see shrines in Tokyo. Even if you're not interested in the Japanese ... »Read more » 36 comments 15 May 2012: Minato Mirai Pukari Pier during golden hour
I like taking photos during sunset, especially photos with buildings. When the sun sets, there is a "magic" moment when the light is ... »Read more » 35 comments 14 May 2012: Old Japanese stories, the Goddess from Matsumoto Castle's ceiling
Many places in Japan have their own fantasy stories and folktales, with ghosts, gods and supernatural beings, passed from generation ... »Read more » 41 comments 13 May 2012: Travel destinations for kids, Saitama Railway Museum Park Zone
I was always amazed about the great interest of Japanese people in everything related to trains. And it's an interest that appeals to ... »Read more » 44 comments 12 May 2012: What to see in Tokyo - Life-size Gundam is back for good in Odaiba
After the huge success from 2009, when the life-size statue of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam was first built in the Shiokaze Park in ... »Read more » 52 comments 11 May 2012: Old and New at Tokyo Station
Usually, I like my photos to be simple and to the point, capturing the viewer's attention to a panorama, to a specific detail or to an ... »Read more » 52 comments
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