Tag: okayama

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New Year's Visit to Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama, Japan

New Year's Visit to Kibitsuhiko Shrine, Okayama, Japan

13 years ago today, I went for Hatsumode (first shrine visit of the New Year) at Kibitsuhiko Shrine in Okayama, Japan. A warming fire welcomed me at the gate.

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Jan 1, 2026
So This Is Christmas, Okayama, Japan

So This Is Christmas, Okayama, Japan

During Christmas season at a variety store in Okayama, Japan, check-out staff in the register area is aptly dressed for the festive occasion.

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Dec 14, 2025
Autumn with Dog, Ukan Gorge, Okayama, Japan

Autumn with Dog, Ukan Gorge, Okayama, Japan

A young couple and their dog are enjoying a relaxing moment of autumn-leaf viewing at Ukan Gorge in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

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Dec 10, 2025
Summer Evening around Suimon Bay, Okayama, Japan

Summer Evening around Suimon Bay, Okayama, Japan

A series of photos taken on a hot summer evening around Suimon Bay east of Okayama City, Japan, including a visit to an Inari Shrine and an ocean viewpoint.

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Jul 12, 2025