Kanto

Kanto

Edogawa City Fireworks Spectacular lighting up the night sky Lively
Edogawa

The Fireworks of Edogawa

An illuminated Fuji-san, followed by 4 big bursts of fireworks on its top: that's the signature of the Edogawa Fireworks.

Fireworks Festival
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Stars in Ogushi Ethereal
Gunma

The Milky Way ~ A Nocturnal Hiatus

When we looked up, a miracle revealed itself: billions of stars and the milky way stretched from one side of the sky to another.

Tanabata Night
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Cherry Blossom Beauty in Tokyo: A vibrant display of nature and culture in Japan. Serene
Japan

Spring 2013: The Sakura of Peace

This year my wish was to let Kami-sama take me by the hand for nice, random walks through the city and enjoy the hanami in a more spiritual and romantic way.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Chatsubomigoke Serene
Autumn

Chatsubomigoke, The Most Enchanting Hell on Earth

Be careful, this is not the natural Onsen you want to bath in!

Autumn Onsen Season
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Red arch bridge reflecting on calm forest lake in Gunma, Japan Nostalgic
Gunma

The Usui Pass and the Meganebashi

The contrast of the red and the green surrounding created a perfect balance, peaceful and romantic. In my vision, some girl from the countryside is likely to appear on the bridge on an old-fashioned bike...

Difficulty
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Solar eclipse with suns corona against dark, cloudy sky in Japan 2012. Ethereal
Japan

Eclipse 2012 seen from Tokyo

The full eclipse of 2012, in Tokyo.

Solar Eclipse
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Impressive RX-78-2 Gundam statue in urban setting with bustling crowd and modern buildings. Easy walk
Japan

Gundam Odaiba 2012

I have persuaded Gundam to come back to Tokyo, landing in Odaiba once more.

Busy
1–2 hours (allow extra time if you want to wait for the animation/show cycle and take lots of photos)
White cherry blossoms in bloom at Shinjuku Garden, Tokyo Vibrant
Japan

Yet Another Spring Comes in Japan

Last year when I first arrived in Japan, I was really looking forward to my first Hanami. But unfortunately the earthquake happened just before the warm south wind came, and everyone was told to constrain themselves and feel sad for the people who died and suffered, instead of enjoy cherry blossoms.

Cherry Blossom Peak
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Evolution of Japans historic Negishi Grandstand: witness to horse racings cultural impact and legacy. Off the map
Kanagawa

Negishi Racecourse: Story & Blood (2/2)

I go first. I move slowly under the surveillance camera, I approach the barbed wire... My god, it will not be easy! I try to pull myself up, but I could only get close the damn barbed wire that is ready to slide me open any minute.

Difficulty
Risk