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For a long time I wanted to make a trip to Mount Takao - Takaosan 「高尾山」 and yesterday I managed to do it. Takaosan is considered a sacred mountain, and it was a center of worship for over a thousand years. The main attraction for a visitor inte...

You know I like the Great Buddha statues (Daibutsu). There are many Daibutsu statues scattered all across Japan, but since most of them are are of smaller sizes, they aren’t tourist spots and often there is little information to be found about them....

There are many ways to visit Asakusa, but definitely the cutest is this Nin, Nin Panda Bus. Plus, it’s free… I accidentally discovered it near the Asakusa water-bus station. Click on photo for higher resolution: Asakusa Free Shuttle Bus - Panda...

I love how the Japanese manage to keep the balance between old and new… and the Hamarikyu Gardens are probably a good example. Although the background is composed by glass and steel skyscrapers, in the Hamarikyu Gardens you can still enjoy a cup of...

Strolling through Shiodome, in front of the Nippon Television Tower, I found this less-known creation of Hayao Miyazaki, titled NI-TELE really BIG clock. I guess it’s a hate it or love it kind of thing… But I like it, how about you? Click on photo...

Awa Odori is a dance festival originating in Tokushima (Awa being an old name for Tokushima). The festival is a wonderful explosion of joy and exuberance and it will definitely go into my list of Must See Japanese Scenes. The Kagurazaka Awa Odori st...

I’m accommodated near Ueno Station, so I found the time to take some night shots from the elevated walkway in front of the station. On the front there’s the Marui department store - OIOI, the Ueno Station is on the right and far on the back there’s U...

The Uchiwa Matsuri takes place these days in Kumagaya, Saitama. Yesterday, during the Junko Ceremony, 12 floats were paraded through the city, with the sound of drums and gongs. Click on photo for higher resolution: Floats Parade at Uchiwa Matsur...

I’m preparing to leave for Tokyo, so for the last weeks I’ve been researching… As you know, one of my main interests are the Japanese festivals, matsuri. Some of these events are taking place on variable dates and the information available on the In...

Click on photo for higher resolution: ‘Super Planet’ Ride at Yokohama Cosmo World, Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Info:Nikon D90 Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G Focal Length: 270mm Aperture: F/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/2000s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yester...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Gundam Head Close-up, Odaiba, Tokyo The new Gundam from Shizuoka will open for public on July 24th! Info:Nikon D300 Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G Focal Length: 44mm Aperture: F/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/100s ISO Sens...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Auxiliary Shrine at Suiten-gu, Suiten-gu Shrine, Tokyo Info:Nikon D90 Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G Focal Length: 24mm Aperture: F/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/500s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Tok...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Tokyo Metropolitan Building Observation Deck, Shinjuku, Tokyo Info:Nikon D90 Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G Focal Length: 100mm Aperture: F/7.1 Shutter Speed: 1/1250s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yesterday’s Jap...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Taiyuin Mausoleum, Nikko Info:Nikon D80 Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G Focal Length: 18mm Aperture: F/5 Shutter Speed: 1/10s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100 Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Promenade Near Rainbow Bridge

Click on photo for higher resolution: Promenade Near Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo Info:Nikon D90 Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G Focal Length: 70mm Aperture: F/5.6 Shutter Speed: 1/1000s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Hozuki I...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Sellers at Hozuki Ichi, Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo On July 9 and 10, the Hozuki Ichi (Chinese Lantern Plant Fair) takes place at the Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. The festival is held on every year, ever...

I was writing a few days ago about the first sketches of my mascot, Muza-chan… chibi me . The vast amount of feedback received from you, for which I thank you again, brought me not only joy but also confidence. From today on, she will be a regular p...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Tanzaku Bamboo Branch, Asakusa Shrine, Tokyo Today, Japan celebrates Tanabata 「七夕」, the “Evening of the seventh". Info:Nikon D80 Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G Focal Length: 36mm Aperture: F/5.3 Shutter Spe...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Iriya Asagao Ichi (Morning Glory Fair), Iriya Kishimojin Temple, Ueno, Tokyo This year, at the Iriya Kishimojin Temple (Ueno, Tokyo), the Iriya Asagao (Morning Glory) Festival will take place between 6 and 8...

As you probably already noticed, starting today, my site has a new skin/theme. Like the previous one, the banner features a Japanese torii. From the many options available, I selected a vermilion torii, in the Myōjin style. This is the style I like...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Koukamon Gate, Taiyuin Mausoleum, Nikko Info:Nikon D80 Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G Focal Length: 18mm Aperture: F/5 Shutter Speed: 1/40s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Cleaning the Cocoo...

This weeks theme on J-Links is probably dominated by origami, we have modern architecture inspired from origami and also some amazing high-tech origami. We have also Japanese music sale rankings, an insight on how Twitter is used in Japan, interestin...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Cleaning Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower, Shinjuku, Tokyo Info:Nikon D90 Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G Focal Length: 135mm Aperture: F/7.1 Shutter Speed: 1/640s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200 Yesterday’s Japan Photo: Co...

Click on photo for higher resolution: Cooking Takoyaki, Hozuki Ichi (Chinese Lantern Plant Fair), Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Info:Nikon D300 Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G Focal Length: 70mm Aperture: F/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/250s ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200...