Category: Nature
Showa Kinen Koen
It’s a bit out of the way so I didn’t see many other non-Japanese people there, but...
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Better Homeless Gardens
A very well-kept-up tent in an Osaka park. Many of Japan’s homeless live in “blue...
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Scary Cherry
Why it’s not a good idea to take close-up photos of cherry blossoms on overcast days. _...
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Kairakuen Garden
The city of Mito in Ibaraki Prefecture is just a couple hours on the local train north of Tokyo,...
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Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
There are a couple of really nice botanical gardens in Osaka that I used to visit when I was...
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Famous Suicide Spot
Sandanbeki is a famous suicide spot in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture. The sign says...
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Cicada Skins
Cicada skin. Editor’s note: this post was originally published in March 2008 and has been...
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Mini in Rice Field
Mini in a rice field. Editor’s note: this post was originally published in March 2008 and...
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Cherry Blossoms vs. Plum Blossoms
Yesterday I realized that despite having lived more than 15 years in Japan, I can’t tell the...
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Nara Flowers
A field of flowers in Asuka, Nara. Editor’s note: this post was originally published in February...
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Bonsai in Showa Kinen Koen
Bonsai plant in Showa Kinen Koen. Many of the plants in this lovely little bonsai garden are...
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Extreme Fishing
Introducing the popular new Japanese sport of “Extreme Fishing”. Don’t forget...
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