Tag Archives: Kanagawa
Ōwakudani
When I was in Japan last month, one thing that my dear friend +Yumi Shoji was determined to do was to get me out to some areas of the country that I had never been to before. And she followed through on … Continue reading
Landmark sculpture
During my last visit to Yokohama, Japan a few months ago, I made a stop over to the Landmark Tower with +Yumi Shoji. Outside in the quad area was this giant sculpture. I must admit I don’t know the history or … Continue reading
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Tagged High Dynamic Range, Japan, Kanagawa, Landmark Tower, Minato Mirai 21, Nikon D3s, Yokohama, 横浜ランドマークタワー, 横浜市, 神奈川県
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Sleep in motion
I had posted this as part of a previous post about Yokohama Chinatown but I just thought I’d go back and re-process this photo and have some fun with it. I really liked this shot because the streets were packed and … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinatown, Chinatown 80, Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, people, sleep, street photography, Yokohama, Yokohama Chinatown
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フライングソロ – Flying solo
While hanging around in Yokohama I happened to notice this lone guy flying around while all of his buddies where just hanging around nearby on a chain. Maybe he was restless with so much energy to burn. Maybe it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, birds, Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama
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龍王殿 – Hatto (Dharma Hall)
I took this shot during my last visit to Japan, when I was able to visit the Kencho-ji Temple in Kamakura, Japan. This is a look inside the Hatto (Dharma Hall). It was built in 1814 and to this day … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodhisattva Kannon, Dharma Hall, Hatto, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Japan, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kannon, Kenchoji Temple, Ryuo-den, temples
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元町 – Motomachi
The last time I was in Yokohama I decided to visit the Motomachi district in the Naka Ward. This archway caught my eye and naturally I gravitated towards it. This is the beginning of the Motomachi Shopping Street, which is … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Honshu, Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, Motomachi, Motomachi Shopping Street, Naka Ward, Rodeo Drive, Yokohama
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Independent
When I was in Yokohama, I decided to spend some time hanging around the Yamashita Park Waterfront. As with any other public place in Japan, there were a ton of people just hanging out themselves, enjoying the ocean breeze, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, Minato Mirai 21, people, Yamashita Park, Yokohama
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建長寺 – Kenchoji Temple HDR
This is the Sanmon gate at the Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura, Japan. Sanmon is considered to be the main gate and is an important fixture in the layout of a Zen temple. It sits between the outer gate (where most … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonsho, Butsuden, clouds, HDR, High Dynamic Range, Japan, Jizo Bodhisattva, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kenchoji Temple, National Treasure, Sanmon, shrines, temples
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ナビオス横浜 – Navios Yokohama
This is the Navios Yokohama hotel in the Minato Mirai 21 area of Yokohama, Japan. I didn’t actually stay at this hotel but I liked the shape of the building. It has a unique design with how a walkway goes … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract, anchor, hotels, Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, Minato Mirai 21, Navios Yokohama, Yokohama
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I was walking around Yokohama when I saw this guy. Art on wheels. He was moving fast and weaving in and out through pedestrian traffic without having to break stride. It was a pretty awesome sight to see and I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged abstract, Japan, Kanagawa, Kanto Region, people, Yamashita Park, Yokohama
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