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Lots of land are very very expensive in Japan. As a result many modern houses don't even have yards....

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Uploaded on May 23, 2012  |  Map

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Along with a traditional Japanese sweet.

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Uploaded on May 15, 2012  |  Map

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The spider lilies are pretty flowers, but they are also slightly disturbing.

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Uploaded on May 12, 2012  |  Map

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Don't make me angry; you wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

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Uploaded on May 10, 2012  |  Map

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What is better than a torii gate…? Answer: A torii gate at night! Notice all the white dots on the ground: they are fallen cherry blossom petals.

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Uploaded on May 10, 2012  |  Map

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The wisteria sure do look nice, don't they?

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Uploaded on May 8, 2012  |  Map

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The rain had finally stopped and the typhoon was nearing the end. But the sky was still filled with rapidly moving, heavy clouds

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Uploaded on May 6, 2012  |  Map

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Does anyone still send physical letters? The Japanese may more than we generally do. There is at least...

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Uploaded on May 3, 2012  |  Map

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For Children's Day which is on this coming saturday. Flying fish all over town! They are called...

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Uploaded on May 2, 2012  |  Map

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It's a hard town

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Uploaded on May 2, 2012  |  Map

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Having no yard, or a very tiny one, many Japanese cover every bit of open space around their home with potted plants.

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Uploaded on Apr 30, 2012  |  Map

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Its a groovy town

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Uploaded on Apr 30, 2012

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Some kind of mum, I think. Chrysanthemums are very popular in Japan. In part, I suspect, because it...

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Uploaded on Apr 29, 2012  |  Map

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Painting with oilpaint or watercolor on a canvas… amateurs. Real artists paint with light! (note: of course I'm not serious :)

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Uploaded on Apr 27, 2012  |  Map

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A rain of cherry blossom petals. I both love and hate this time. Love because there is no time of the...

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Uploaded on Apr 27, 2012  |  Map

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A temple pagoda. Amazingly detailed woodwork.

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Uploaded on Apr 27, 2012  |  Map

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Such a fuss is made of the cherry blossoms in Japan (and elsewhere), but we do have other blossoms...

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Uploaded on Apr 25, 2012  |  Map

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No real purpose for this photo. I was taking a walk, happened to look up and I liked how at my viewing...

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Uploaded on Apr 25, 2012  |  Map

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