Tag: JAPAN

Brooding August Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

The light in the sky was very moody on the way home from work yesterday. I took some photos at 3x zoom level in the quiet backstreets of Itabashi Ward.

Graphics and Patterns, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Interesting patterns and textures spotted at this street corner on a walk through the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Hyogo Daibutsu, Kobe, Japan

The Hyōgo Daibutsu in Kobe is known as one of the three big Buddhas in Japan, in the same class with the big Buddhas of Nara and Kamakura.

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 08-05-26

Two Pook-Emu Bee daily links in a row? What in the world is going on here? [caption id="attachment_6672" align="aligncenter" width="800"] My new (old... 2000 model) atomic G-SHOCK has arrived.[/caption] 1. Mega Drive, Saturn And Dreamcast Watches Are Coming To Japan (Damien McFerran for Time Extension. July 5, 2026.) The Dreamcast watch looks cool. The other...

Super Groupies Partners with SEGA for New Console Themed Watches

The Reader, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Between sliding doors outside a tatami room at Kenninji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, a man seated on a bench facing the garden is reading a book.

Nakajuku Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday, I got off two stops early to shoot some panoramic photos of daily life along Nakajuku Shopping Street in Itabashi, Tokyo.

Quiet Temple Entrance, Kanazawa, Japan

The quiet and peaceful entrance to Gannenji, a small temple in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Double Street Life, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

A huge window on a commercial building in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, is working as a perfect mirror for this random scene of daily street life.

Monochrome Before the Storm, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday, I managed to take a few monochrome pictures in the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward before a big thunderstorm broke loose.

Grilled-Eel Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

A customer is seen through the window of a grilled-eel restaurant in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Patio Garden, Takayama, Japan

A small Japanese-style garden in the patio of a shop in the historic area of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Akane Banashi (Ayumu Watanabe, 2026). El mismo director de After the Rain dirige este anime, basado en el manga de Yûki Suenaga, sobre una chica que busca ¡venganza! (a través del rakugo) contra la persona que mató (bueno, más o menos) a su padre. Se puede ver por YouTube pues la productora decidió subir los...

Ikoku Nikki 5 (Tomoko Yamashita). Ya lo comenté antes, en el aspecto laboral, la rutina de Makio y la mía se parecen bastante. Pero también compartimos un mismo defecto para el que ella y Asa han encontrado una solución que pienso poner en práctica. Que buen final tiene este tomo. ★★★★

After-Work Panoramas from Hasune, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday evening, I got off the subway two stops past my home station, and took a walk to shoot some neighborhood panoramas.

Items in a Shop Window, Kobe, Japan

In the Kitano Ijinkan area of Kobe, Japan, I took this close-up of items in the window of a shop selling gifts and stationery.

Through the Gate, Kyoto, Japan

Looking through the gate of Koshindo Temple near Yasaka Pagoda in eastern Kyoto, Japan, I was able to capture some typical Kyoto elements in a single frame.

At the Noodle Restaurant, Kyoto, Japan

After visiting Jingoji Temple in the Takao area of Kyoto, Japan, it was time to recharge with a bowl of hot noodles at this nice small restaurant by the river.

Dance of the Scarecrows, Shirakawago, Gifu, Japan

On my walk through Ogimachi Village in Shirakawago, Japan, I suddenly found myself facing a line-up of scarecrows.

Naramachi Side Street, Nara, Japan

Walking along a quiet side street in the Naramachi area of Nara, Japan. Shot on 16-years-expired Fuji Astia slide film.

Ascent to the Castle, Kumamoto, Japan

Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto on Kyushu is considered one of the three premier castles in Japan, along with Himeji Castle and Matsumoto Castle.

Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

An interior shot of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.

Osaka, Japan Part 3

The final leg of my trip to Japan: Expo 2025 in Osaka.

Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Part 2

The second part of the collection of photos I took during my trip to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

Tokyo, Japan Part 1

Part one of my trip to Tokyo in Jun 2025 (there was a lot worth taking a photo of!)

The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan

Oya Temple (Oyaji) is a 1,200 year-old Buddhist temple constructed in the volcanic stone cliffs on the outskirts of Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Cup Noodle (Cold Edition) in Japan

SoraNews24, which covers news from Japan, is a long-time member of my feed collection and a regular article contributor to the "Around the Web" secution of my weekly newsletter. They cover some "news" news, see for example an article I wrote based in significant part on a SoraNews24 report about dress code rules in Japanese...

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was hot and muggy last night, but that didn't stop me from getting off my train earlier to walk home through the neighborhood and take some monochrome shots.

Tradition Captured, Kanazawa, Japan

Walking around Higashi Chayagai, a historic district in Kanazawa, Japan, I saw two young women in kimono emerging from one of the old buildings.

Kibune River Cascades, Kyoto, Japan

A young couple is seen photographing the cascades of Kibune River in northern Kyoto, Japan.

Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan

A perspective study along platform 1 of Mojikō Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Bizarre Evidence

The Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Evidence Left at the Crime Scene Some true crime cases frustrate police because there is no evidence. The Setagaya family murders are maddening for the exact opposite reason. The killer left behind a mountain of physical clues. He dropped his clothes. He abandoned the murder weapon. He even left...

Old Town Rickshaw, Kawagoe, Japan

Amidst the historic warehouses of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, a jinricksha driver is soliciting customers to fill his next tour.

Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Towards the end of a rain-filled day, a rainbow rises over the eastern part of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Downtown Samurai, Matsue, Japan

A participant is seen wearing a period costume at the annual Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Along the elevated JR Sobu Line train tracks in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, traditional craft wholesalers, lively izakayas and ramen shops blend into a vibrant whole.

Osu Kannon Flea Market, Nagoya, Japan

On the 18th and 28th day of every month, a flea market is held on the grounds of Ōsu Kannon, a Buddhist temple in Central Nagoya, Japan.

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Window and ceiling reflections at Ariake Garden, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo Bay, Japan.

Kanazawaya Bedding Store, Takasaki, Japan

Since 1836, Kanazawaya (金澤屋) in Takasaki, Gunma Pref., has been helping customers enjoy a comfortable night's sleep with quality bedding and sleep essentials.

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

While setting my film camera for a photo along Star Road in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, I saw a bicyclist approaching in the viewfinder - and pushed the shutter.

Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

Rays of sunlight are breaking through the clouds to illuminate the southern part of central Kyoto. The pagoda of Toji Temple is visible towards the right side.

Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Evening life at an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, Japan. I love scenes like this one; fortunately there is no shortage of them here. 😍

Collabs for July '26

group promos in July

Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

In the Bikan historical quarter of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, Edo-era storehouses are being reflected off of the surface of a canal.

Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

During heavy rain in Kyoto, Japan, this photo was taken on a taxi ride through the Gion district.

Tatakiage Recruits in Sumo

I watched all the matches in the first three grand sumo tournaments of 2026. Because I am following sumo this year, I looked for a couple of sumo blogs to add to my feed collection. One is Tachiai. On June 27, 2026, author Hochiyama covered the lower divisions (which I have not watched in 2026,...

All Quiet at Dusk, Hakodate, Japan

A peaceful scene at dusk in the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse district of Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan. The warehouses trace their origins to 1869.

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On my way back from the kickboxing gym last night, the sky had put on a particularly nice color display. Two quick shots from the neighborhood.

Waiting for Enoden, Kamakura, Japan

An Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway) Train is approaching Kamakurakokomae Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. Sections of the line run close to the Shonan Coast.