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Kurashiki
Ohara Museum of Art Canals Swans on the canal Streets are narrow here but it all adds to the charm Spring colors Ivy Square Museums and shops Inside the main area of Ivy Square Wonderful character in...
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Spring Weather
Such great weather out today. It was nice to see the temperature reach 20 degrees and enjoy the sunshine. Related posts: Tokyo Weather Wonderful weather in Tokyo today. The sun was out, the... Spring...
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Mountain Trail
Heading up the trail on Mount Kongou in Osaka Related posts: Mount Hiei This is a view of the mountain in the morning... Mount Hieizan, Sunset I took a spur of the moment trip up Mount... Ropeway,...
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Summertime in Kyoto
Walking down the banks of the Kamogawa in summer is always a nice way to cool down. Sitting up on the wooden decks with a cool drink in your hand is another good way. Related posts: Kamogawa Walking...
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Biwako Wind
An afternoon out feeling the breeze at Lake Biwako Related posts: Biwako Morning A calm view of Biwako lake in the early morning... Biwako Ohashi Taking a look at the Biwako Ohashi bridge from Kome......
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Photography in Japan 1853-1912
I was asked recently whether I would like to introduce a book detailing the history of Japanese photography from the period 1853-1912. The book is a recent publication by Tuttle Publishing which gives...
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City Hall Robots
Looks what’s hanging out near City Hall I got a tip from @taro3yen about this after I posted it on Twitter @shibuya246 The Torayan baby-bot returns to Kyoto City Hall after a triumphant galactic tour!...
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Jidai Matsuri
The Jidai Matsuri event is taking place again right now in Kyoto. The weather seems to have dipped a bit and is providing some rain today. Not too bad but a lot of umbrellas were on show. Don’t get...
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Autumn Leaves on the Kamogawa
City scenes Autumn is always a nice time of the year for taking photos. Great colors, cooler weather. Lots of action. I have had a cold recently and so haven’t been too adventurous with my choice of...
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Kitano Tenmangu
Autumn colors Mystique Checking the grounds Outside the main area Lanterns Inside the main area Local cows Wishing for help with exams and other things The entrance way Passing through the main gate...
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Xmas Lights in Botanical Gardens
I went to take a look at some of the Christmas lights in the Botanical Gardens Related posts: Tokyo Midtown Santa Xmas Tree I went to see the illuminations at Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi,... Shibuya 109...
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Snow on the Kamogawa
Snow snow snow snow snow Related posts: Snow on Hieizan I went for a drive late in the day and... Snow in Tokyo The weather had got warmer for a while, but as... Snow in Tokyo We had snow in Tokyo...
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In the Garden
This is not my garden of course, but there are some nice flowers around as I took a look at one of the university gardens study areas. Related posts: Yebisu Garden Place Nice day out with lots of...
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