Japan
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Samurai House located in Aizu Wakamatsu at the height of fall
Tsuruga Castle is always a beautiful sight especially on the first day of a new year.
Tsuruga Castle – Aizu Wakamatsu
View from the tower at Tsuruga Castle
Winter Sunset at Aizu Wakamatu’s Tsuruga Castle
Winter is the best time to enjoy the hot springs near Aizu Wakamatsu in Fukushima. Great food and people.
Enjoying a walk before enjoying the hot springs at Higashiyama Onsen near Aizu Wakamatsu in Fukushima
Aizu Wakamatsu – Snow covered Bukeyashiki in Aizu Wakamatsu.
Samurai House in Aizu Wakamatsu
Aizu Wakamatsu’s Tsuruga Castle on a gentle late fall day
Fall Foliage seen from Tsuruga Castle
Accounts of the Boshin War after the Meiji Restauration can be found in many places.
Relaxing hot vulcanic water at an outside bath in Higashiyama Onsen
Kawamatamachi – Fall colors and rain
Spectacular sunsets can be witnessed at the beautiful sea around Aomori.
Spectacular sunsets can be witnessed at the beautiful sea around Aomori.
Enjoying the view from the hot springs at Asamushi Onsen near Aomori.
Cold Days, Blue Seas, Hot Springs, Sake and good food. Asamushi Hot Springs near Aomori had a lot to offer.
Beautiful Hikone Castle located in Shiga Prefecture reflecting the warm light of the setting sun.
Reflections of Hikone Castle
Lake Biwa during a fall visit to Hikone Castle in Shiga, Japan
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita. Enjoy this meal in your room.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita. Hot Sake with Aiyu, a trout-like fish
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita. Enjoying a walk through the nearby landscape.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita. Enjoying a walk.
Beautiful secluded Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita.
Tsurunoyu Hot Springs in Akita. Lake Tazawako
Travelling to Matsue was a great experience. People were very friendly, the food was excellent, Lafcadio Hearn, Kwaidan and History was everywhere.
Lake Shinji offers beautiful reflections
Many amazing Japanese houses and gardens can be found in Matsue
View from Matsue Castle towards Lake Shinji
The Lantern Festival was a wonderful event at Matsue Castle. All lanterns were manufactured by local people.
Paying attention who crosses the bridge in Matsue.
The lantern display on a summer evening in Matsue was an unforgetful event.
A latern manufacturing expert offers interesting advice at the castle tower in Matsue. Outside the trademark beautiful evening sky of Matsue.
Listening to a lecture about how to build lanterns on top of Matsue Castle’s tower.
Hiraizumi is a place with a lot of history and beautiful places.
Genbikei Gorge, Iwate – Japan
Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamon do temple in Iwate – Japan
Hagi – Yamaguchi – Japan
Winter Morning in Hida Takayama
Free outside hot springs in Nishi Hodaka near Hida Takayama
Sarubobo, popular item in the very tourist friendly Hida Takayama.
Gasho Zukuri Attic – Traditinal Japanese House in Hida Takayama.
The Northern Japanese Alps as seen from Hida Takayama in Gifu
Morning snow at Hida Takayama in Gifu
Himeji Castle in Hyogo
Removing the snow in front of Hirosaki castle, Aomori, to get ready for cherry blossom viewing.
Not quite the time to see the famous cherry blossoms at Hirosaki Castle in Aomori.
Hiroshima, a place to think, remember and enjoy.
Hiroshima, a place to think, remember and enjoy.
Okonomiyaki, Hiroshima style.
Miyajima near Hiroshima offers mountains to hike, temples and dear.
Hiking around Mt. Mitake in Tokyo, Japan.
Evening view from Mt. Mitake belonging to Tokyo.
Mt. Mitake – Tokyo – Japan
Narrow Roads on Mt. Mitake – Tokyo
Great Museum to visit for all fans of Miyamoto Musashi and the person who wrote his famous story, Yoshikawa Eiji.
Lense stretch in Ebisu, Tokyo
Yamanote Line afternoon commute in Tokyo
Barbecue Restaurant in Tokyo.
Busy, exiting Shibuya in Tokyo.
Preparing Ramen in Tokyo Japan
Getting ready for the cleaning crew – Shinkansen – Tokyo
Shinkansen – New and not so new
Rainy day at Shibuya
Sanja Matsuri – Asakusa – Tokyo
Preparing for the Sanja Matsuri – Asakusa – Tokyo
Shinto Priest escapint the camera in Kamakura
Sanja Matsuri – Asakusa – Tokyo
Ibusuki – Kagoshima – Japan
Roof top Hot Springs in Ibusuki – Kumamoto – Japan
Evening at Ibusuki – Kagoshima – Japan
Kirishima. Many scenic railroads can be found in Kyushu.
Lava channel at Sakurajima – Kagoshima – Japan
Sakurajima – Top of a submerged temple gate after the last vocano outbreak.
Kumamoto Castle – Japan
Kumamoto Castle – Japan
Red and Grey – Kumamoto, Japan
Rice Fields outside Kumamoto
Sakaiminato – Enjoying Gegege no Kitaro and this festivity despite a lot of rain
Iwami Ginzan – Mail men have their ups and downs at this location
Inuyama window at the street close to the castle.
Matsudo endless and beautiful summer fireworks
Fishing Village at the Sea of Japan
Visiting a temple in Yonezawa, Japan
Murakami is a place for dried salmon even with a great museum featuring this aspect
Hagi’s walls lining its streets are made via a special technique.
Train ride along the Sea of Japan
Shukugawa Koen, Kobe, cherry blossom viewing event on a Sunday
Shukugawa Koen, Kobe, cherry blossom viewing event on a Sunday
Shukugawa Koen, Kobe, cherry blossom viewing event on a Sunday
Shukugawa Koen, Kobe, cherry blossom viewing event on a Sunday
Kobe view from Rocko Mountain
Even pigs may cross the streets in Kobe, but only at zebra crossings
Kyoto – Wow! Kyomitsu Dera!
Kyoto – Kinkakuji
Nagasaki tightly knit roof tops
Nagasaki Roof Tops
Learning about art in Japan
Matsuyama contrast
Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama’s Dogo Onsen
Matsuyama – school is over!
Sendai – Beautiful Winter Illuminations
Sendai – Miyagi – Japan
Matsushima – Always time for tea
Matsushima – Zuiganji Temple
Matsushima – Miyagi – Japan
Matsushima – Miyagi – Japan
Cafe Gute Katze & GoodTimes English 
Wow Hans! I never knew you were such a talented photographer! Your photos are amazing!
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Hi, Amanda, Thank you for your comment. I am very happy that you like them.
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