Katsuō-Ji

Posted on 2025-01-06

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Close up photo of many Darauma of different sizes. — A pile of Daruma.

Photo of a misty pond with a red fence and mountain on the opposite side. — Katsuō-ji.

Photo of many stone lanterns adorned with small Daruma with autumn foliage in the background. — Daruma occupy almost every surface on the grounds of Katsuō-ji.

Photo of people ascending stairs to a shrine surrounded by autumn foliage. — Stairs at Katsuō-ji.

Osaka 2

Posted on 2025-01-05

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Photo of a crowded shopping street in Osaka. — A quiet evening on Shinsaibashi in Osaka.

Photo of a tower lit with blue lights, looking up from the bottom. — Tsūtenkaku in Osaka.

Photo of several people in shadow looking out of a window across from Osaka Castle. — Osaka Museum of History

Photo of a moving Kura Sushi sign depicting pieces of sushi on plates. The sign is hung on a wall painted with happy, anthromophic sushi items. — Moving Kura Sushi sign in Osaka.

Okayama Castle & Korakuen

Posted on 2024-12-12

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Photo of Okayama Castle from a distance with green trees in the foreground and blue sky with a few white clouds. — Okayama Castle

Photo looking up at Okayama Castle with red foliage in the (right-hand) foreground. — Okayama Castle

Wide photo of Okayama Korakuen showing the manicured gardens, some foliage and a bright blue sky with white clouds. — Okayama Korakuen

Photo of the pond in the middle of Okayama Korakuen showing a tiny island with two trees on it. — Okayama Korakuen

Miyajima Island

Posted on 2024-12-11

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Photo of a deer reclining in the sand near the water. There are some buildings in the distance. — A resting deer on Miyajima island.

Photo of the Hokokujinja Senjokaku Pavilion roof and blue sky. — Hokokujinja Senjokaku Pavilion.

Photo of mountains with partly cloudy sky and green trees in the foreground. — A view from Miyajima.

Photo of a small statue with a bowl. offerings of coins and sake have been left in the foreground. — A small, impromptu shrine on Miyajima.

Tsumuura, Naoshima

Posted on 2024-12-11

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Photo of a smiling, stone cat with a ball. To the right, a there is a street with Japanese characters painted on the pavement. — A cat statue guards a driveway in Tsumuura, Naoshima.

Photo of several, small fishing boats in a calm harbor. There is a green hill in the background. — Fishing boats in Tsumuura, Naoshima.