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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 2 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Photography | Tags: iwaidou temple buddhist forest
Iwaidou, the hidden Buddhist forest temple of Chichibu, Japan is a serene gem in the middle of a forest that keeps its secrets well. This is a place not that far from Tokyo that offers great escape without having to exert the full effort one needs to when hiking up a proper mountain. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 3 days ago (http://i-cjw.com)
Category: Photography | Tags: jizo-ga-dake fuji hdr sunrise
Great recap and photos of spending a night on the summit of Jizo-ga-dake at temperatures below -15 degrees in just a bivvy! Some truly stunning (HDR) photos. This person consistently takes the best shots of mountains, landscapes and nature of any photographer I am aware of in Japan. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 4 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Strange | Tags: dogs obasan fashion victim
A sexy, forty-something obasan in Takadanobaba was seen walking 5 dogs, or rather walking 3 and carrying 2 in separate bags. I can't help but wonder why five dogs...and how it got to be that number. Did she get them all at once? Did she build the pack up slowly, one-by-one? And why do two need read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 6 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Photography | Tags: takadanobaba candid street photography
The second installment in the Faces of Tokyo photos series features the college town/area of Takadanobaba. People were warmer and friendlier here than in Kabukicho, as several shots feature people smiling into the camera. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 13 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Photography | Tags: kabukicho street photography faces
A photo gallery of the people one can see on a random weekday afternoon in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. This photo set is not only composed of the made-up beauties of the girls one may think populate Kabukicho. There are some faces out there that live and die on the streets. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 15 days ago (http://japanhike.wordpress.com)
Category: News | Tags: volcano eruptions azuma hiking
For the first time in 25 years, a mountain in the Azuma range in Fukushima Prefecture is erupting (not like a Hollywood movie, but still cool). read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 15 days ago (http://money.cnn.com)
Category: News | Tags: economy recession nikkei
By definition, the Japanese economy, the world's second largest, is now in recession. I often wonder if such things actually hurt the pockets of your average person? read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 16 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Photography | Tags: shinjuku gyoen autumn leaves acorns
A photo gallery featuring various autumn scenes in Shinjuku Gyoen, including leaves being tossed up into the air, shoeless napping, acorns and a rose. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 20 days ago (http://sevententotokyo.com)
Category: Anti-Japan | Tags: living in tokyo frustrations small gem
An article that is not afraid to make some valid criticisms of living in Tokyo, but still points out there may be a hidden gem or two. Think Tokyo people are rude? Think Tokyo is not a high-tech marvel? Then read on. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 23 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Photography | Tags: senjogahara moor tochigi birch trees
I was immediately struck by the vastness and sweeping beauty of Senjogahara Moor in Tochigi Prefecture. I had no idea Japan even had moors. I never saw such a flat, open space in Japan before. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 25 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Sport | Tags: ultimate frisbee iku! mizumoto park
Tokyo's local international ultimate frisbee team, named Iku!, had it's annual HAT tournament at Mizumoto Park. Around 40 people of diverse nationalities came out to play in this friendly-level tournament. Photo gallery of the action included. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 25 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Sightseeing | Tags: nikko shrines temples
At long last a trip to Nikko, on Halloween no less. Included in the post are a photo gallery of the temples, shrines and statues of Nikko, as well as a brief video. Nikko was much different than I was expecting, based on what I heard about it the past 5.5 years. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 26 days ago (http://www.cyclemode.net)
Category: Sport | Tags: bicycles expos cycling environment
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday Makuhari Messe will hold CYCLE MODE International 2008, a huge bicycle and cycling expo. If you are into cycling like I am, it looks like an event not to be missed. I'll be going on Saturday and will review the event next week. read more »
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Avatar Posted by jcollin3k 34 days ago (http://jasoncollin.org)
Category: Culture | Tags: art museum picasso national art center
A review of The National Art Center, Tokyo, including its current Picasso exhibition. Includes a photo gallery of both the interior and exterior of the impressive museum. read more »
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