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Cosmos flowers in full bloom at park in Mie
I never had the chance to see such a flower exhibition and now that Mother's day is approaching I would really wanna take my mom to see similar events. I hope I'll find such a place soon enough.

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Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Now it's going to be practice. Thank you again.

Passengers stand on both sides over walking ban on...
Walking on escalators is no more dangerous than walking on stairs. I view the standers who don't move to the side as obstructions to efficiency. OK, if you're impaired, just move to the side. Obstructing is just rude. It says "My convenience is more ...

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Thank you for stopping by and a leaving a comment to my blog. I followed your link for a visit, and love all the pictures. Have a great day, Claudia

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Japanese Naval Underground

Gyokusendo Cave

Seifa Utaki

Tsuboya

Makishi Public Market

Okinawa Hamahiga Island

Okinawa Komaka Island

Okinawa Yonaguni Island

Okinawa Yoron Island

Okinawa Ie Island

Okinawa Irabu Island

Okinawa Shimoji Island

Okinawa Ikema Island

Okinawa Kerama Islands

Okinawa Kudaka Island

Okinawa Taketomi Island

Okinawa Tsuken Island

Okinawa Ikei Island

Okinawa Henza Island

Okinawa Miyagi Island

Okinawa Kume Island

Okinawa Miyako island

Okinawa Ishigaki Island

Okinawa Iriomote Island

Kourijima Island

Cultural Icons

How to wear a Japanese Kimono

The History of Japanese Kanji

Okinawa Pottery

Okinawa Architecture

Okinawa Traditional Dance

Shishimai, The Liondog Dance

Okinawan Ryukyu Glass

Festivals and Holidays

New Year's Day

Setsubun, The Last Day of Winter

Cherry Blossom Festival

Hina Matsuri, Japan's Doll Festival

Shichi-Go-San Festival

Local Okinawan Vegetables

Sata Andagi and Chinsko

Ungami the Okinawa Sea Festival

Nakagusuku Castle

American Village Okinawa

The Great Naha Okinawa Festival

HDR Sunset from Shuri Castle

Japanese Samurai Warrior

Among Mount Fuji

Okinawa Living November 2007

Okinawa Living October 2007 Shinjuku Feature

Okinawa Living October 2007 Naha Matsuri Feature

Murasaki Mura

Okinawa Eisa

Traditional Japanese Archery

Pictures of Japan. Japan comprises over three thousand islands, the largest of which are Honshk, HokkaidM, Kykshk and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of land area. Most of the islands are mountainous, and many volcanic. Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with about 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

Sushi Chef

Tonemapped RAW file (pseudo HDR) of a sushi chef at a Japanese izakaya.

Japanese Origami

7-shot HDR image of a Japanese female holding an origami crane.

Japanese Izakaya

5-shot HDR image of a man lighting his cigarette inside a Japanese izakaya.

Shinto Architecture

7-shot HDR image of Katsuoji detailing on a shinto shrine.

Got up before 5a.m. and climbed to a vantage point above Shojiko lake for this shot in November 2005. Taken from a Nikon D100 NEF, processed with Photomatix Pro and Photoshop.

Japanese Samurai Warrior

Japanese Samurai Warrior HDR image that was tonemapped and corrected using Photomatix. This samurai warrior armor is authentic and dates back more than 400 years. This Samurai Warrior was a participant in the Fuji Martial Arts expo of 2007 where this picture was taken.

Images from the Shinjuku district of Tokyo, Japan. Shinjuku is home to a large concentration of department stores, electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels can be found in Shinjuku, as well as the largest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo.

Tokyo Assembly Building

35 image HDR Panorama of the Tokyo Assembly Building in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo Red Light District

7-shot HDR image of the entrance to Kabuki town at night. An early evening image of Kobukicho, the mysterious red light district inside Shinjuku, Tokyo. While seemingly lifeless across the building tops, the alleyways below are crawling with people seeking the unique mix of nightlife that this district offers.

Kabuki Town

35 image HDR Panorama of Kabuki Town in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. An early evening panorama of the top of Kobukicho, the mysterious red light district inside Shinjuku, Tokyo. While seemingly lifeless across the building tops, the alleyways below are crawling with people seeking the unique mix of nightlife that this district offers.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

7-shot HDR photo of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building at sunset.

Girl in Shinjuku Tokyo

Tonemapped, pseudo HDR picture of a girl in Shinjuku Tokyo.

Male host in Shinjuku Tokyo

Tonemapped, pseudo HDR image of a male host in Shinjuku Tokyo.

Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku Tokyo

7-shot HDR image of sunset at Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku Tokyo

Monk in Shinjuku Tokyo

Tonemapped, pseudo HDR pictures of a monk and businessmen standing in Shinjuku Tokyo.

Kabuki Town Shopping Area

Tonemapped, pseudo HDR picture of the inside of Kabuki Town inside Shinjuku Tokyo.

Golden Gai Alley, Shinjuku Tokyo

7-shot HDR photo of an alleyway full of bars inside the Golden Gai, Kabuki Town.

Golden Gai Bars

7-shot HDR photo of an alleyway full of bars inside the Golden Gai, Kabuki Town.

Golden Gai, Shinjuku Tokyo

7-shot HDR photo of an alleyway full of bars inside the Golden Gai, Kabuki Town.

West Shinjuku Tokyo

A 7-shot HDR image of west Shinjuku Tokyo.

Okinawa Japan

Images from Japan's Okinawa Prefecture. Okinawa Japan Located between Kyushu and Taiwan, Okinawa is the largest island in Okinawa Prefecture. Although part of Japan, Okinawa has it's own unique legacy, spoken language, and influencing culture. The people of Okinawa are descendants of the Ryukyus who had ties with both Japan and China. Okinawa has the most beautiful beaches in all of Japan and the many islands that make up the prefecture boast some of the most abundant coral reefs found in the world.

American Village, Okinawa Japan

HDR Sunset of American Village, Okinawa Japan

Okinawa Eisa

Tonemapped RAW file (pseudo HDR) of a Okinawa Eisa performers.

Convention Center

7-shot HDR image of the Okinawa Convention Center.

Zakimi Castle, light breaks

7-shot HDR image of Zakimi castle as the light breaks through the clouds.

Okinawa Japan, Murasaki Mura

7-shot HDR image of a Okinawan buildings at Murasaki Mura, Okinawa Japan.

Eisa Okinawa

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo HDR) of Eisa battles as seen at Ryukyu Mura, Okinawa Japan. Okinawa Eisa performances can be seen on during the Obon season, but Eisa battles are rare events that occur when two of the Eisa groups cross paths and battle one another for performance superiority.

Traditional Okinawan Flute

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo HDR) of a traditional Okinawan flute player.

Okinawa Beach

35-image HDR Panorama of tropical beach in Okinawa, Japan. Okinawa's Convention Center Beach, also known as Tropical beach, located in Ginowan City. This circular panorama shows the beach in relation to the coral at low tide. When the tide is out you can walk far out onto the exposed ocean coal. Divers are regularly seen walking out to reach further out dive points and people can regularly be seen looking for seaweed in this area.

Zakimi Castle Sunset, Okinawa Japan

35-image HDR Panorama of Zakimi Castle at sunset. Okinawa is covered in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Zakimi (Gusuku) Castle, which is believed to be created around the 15th century.

Kodomo Eisa, Naha Okinawa

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo HDR) of young Naha Matsuri performer.

Ai Miyazato, Okinawan Golfer

Ai Miyazato, top Japan golfer.

Shuri Castle Trade Bell

7-shot HDR image of the Shuri Castle Trade Bell

Okinawa Tug of War

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo-hdr) image of the Naha Matsuri in Okinawa, japan.

Naha Matsuri, Naha Okinawa

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo hdr) of a parade in during the Naha Matsuri.

Okinawan Architecture

7-shot HDR image of architecture in Yomiton Village, Okinawa Japan.

Traditional Okinawan Dancers

Tonemapped RAW (peudo hdr) image of traditional Okinawan Dancers at the Urashima Dinner Theater.

Okinawa Beach Sunset

7-shot HDR image of a beach in Okinawa Japan during sunset.

Tama-u-dun, Okinawan Tomb

35-image HDR Panorama of Tama-u-dun. Outside the gates of Shuri castle stand the tomb of the King Sho En, known as the restorer of the one thousand year history of Okinawa. This tomb, build in 1501, still bears the inscriptions of the year is was created and remains mostly preserved in its original form.

Rural Okinawa

A 7-shot HDR image of a rural village in Okinawa, Japan.

Naminoue Shinto Shrine, Okinawa Japan

21-image HDR Panorama of the entrance to Naminoue Shinto Shrine, Okinawa Japan.

Okinawan girl in Ogimi Village.

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Seen here is an Okinawan girl in Ogimi Village.

Okinawa Sea Festival

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan.

Alone - Okinawa Sea Festival

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Here an older Okinawan woman is seen wading through the water during the ungami sea festival in Okinawa Japan.

Drummers at the Okinawa Sea Festival

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan.Seen here are drummers at the Okinawa Sea Festival.

Young Girl at the Okinawa Sea Festival

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. here a young girl stands in the middle of the dancing at the ungami festival.

Northern Okinawa Bridge

7-shot HDR processed images of a bridge in Okinawa Japan.

Honoring the Sea God

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Here an elderly lady opens her arms to the sky to honor the god of the sea.

Drinking and Festival

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Here a participant in the ceremony feeds home-brewed alcohol to one of the drummers so she doesn't have to stop playing.

Okinawa Sea Festival Streets

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Here, women can be seen performing traditional Okinawan dance in the streets of Ogimi Village.

Okinawa Sea Festival Dance

Tonemapped Pseudo-HDR (RAW) processed images of the ungami festival in Okinawa Japan. Pictured here are older ladies drinking and dancing preparing for the festivities.

All Eisa Child

Tonemapped pseudo-hdr (RAW) image of a child standing in amazement at the Okinawa All Eisa Fest in Okinawa, City.

Entrance to Hamahiga Island

7-shot HDR image of the entrance to Hamahiga Island, Okinawa Japan.

HDR Manzamo Cliffs Okinawa

7-shot HDR image of the cliffs at Manzamo, in central Okinawa, Japan.

Okinawa in HDR

Shuri Castle, Okinawa Japan

A partial panorama (3-shots), pseudo hdr of Okinawa's Shuri Castle.

Rocky Beach

3 shot HDR Photo of a rocky beachy in Okinawa, Japan.

Streets of Shuri, Naha City

7 shot HDR Photo of the streets of Shuri in Naha City Okinawa, Japan.

HDR Picture, Old Bell

7 shot HDR Picture of an old bell in Okinawa, Japan.

Murasaki Mura, Okinawa Japan

A 7-shot HDR picture of a building in Murasaki Mura, Okinawa Japan.

Female Taiko Drummers, Ashibana

Picture of the all female taiko drum group in Okinawa known as Ashibana. This group is an extension of the larger drum group, the Zanpa Drum group located in Tomiton Village.

Ashagi Room, Nakamura House, Okinawa Japan

7 shot HDR images of the Nakamura house in Okinawa, Japan. The Nakamura house survived World War II and the house is believed to be over 300 years old. This room was used when visiting dignitaries.

HDR, Nakamura House, Okinawa Japan

7 shot HDR images of the Nakamura house in Okinawa, Japan. The Nakamura house survived World War II and the house is believed to be over 300 years old.

Nakamura House, Okinawa Japan

7 shot HDR images of the Nakamura house in Okinawa, Japan. The Nakamura house survived World War II and the house is believed to be over 300 years old.

Nakamon, Nakamura House, Okinawa Japan

7 shot HDR images of the Nakamura house in Okinawa, Japan. The Nakamura house survived World War II and the house is believed to be over 300 years old.

Bingata, Nakamura House, Okinawa Japan

7 shot HDR images of the Nakamura house in Okinawa, Japan. The Nakamura house survived World War II and the house is believed to be over 300 years old.

Eisa in Okinawa

A tonmapped pseudo HDR image of eisa being performed at the all eisa fest.

HDR Okinawan House

7-shot HDR image of an Okinawan house.

Okinawan Convenient Store

7-shot HDR image of a traditional Okinawan convenient store.

HDR Picture of Okinawan Farm

7-shot HDR Picture of a farm in Okinawa, Japan.

Naha Matsuri, Okinawa Japan

Tonemapped pseudo HDR picture from the Naha Matsuri in Okinawa, Japan.

Naha Matsuri, Okinawa Japan

Tonemapped pseudo HDR picture from the Naha Matsuri in Okinawa, Japan.

Naha Matsuri, Okinawa Japan

Tonemapped pseudo HDR picture from the Naha Matsuri in Okinawa, Japan.

Naha Matsuri, Okinawa Japan

Pseudo HDR image of a young girl in traditional Okinawan clothes during the Naha Matsuri, Okinawa Japan.

HDR Sunset, Okinawa Japan

An HDR image of sunset in Okinawa, Japan.

Ashibana, Okinawan Drum Group

Light Pseudo-HDR of Ashibana, the all-female traditional Okinawan performing arts group.

Ishikawa Sunset

Shuri Castle

7-shot HDR picture of Shuri Castle, Okinawa Japan.

Beautiful Okinawa Mahi

Large Mahi just before being landed. You can see how breathtakingly clear the seas surrounding Okinawa really are. Truly a sight one should see at least once in their life.

Gushikawa, Okinawa

Okinawa Shishimai

Pseudo HDR image of a shishimai laying on the ground in Yomiton Village, Okinawa Japan.

Okinawa's Concrete Streets

5-shot tonemapped HDR image of the concrete streets of Okinawa., Japan.

Shishimai Festival, Gushikawa City

Pseudo HDR of the Shishimai Festival, in Gushikawa City.

Wakuya and Shishimai

Pseudo HDR image of a shishimai being toyed with by a wakuya in Okinawa, Japan at the shishimai festival in Gushikawa.

Okinawa Eisa Drummmer

Pseudo HDR image of an Okinawa drummer during Eisa season.

Traditional Okinawan Home

2-shot tonemapped HDR image of a traditional Okinawan home.

Ginowan City Convention Center

7-shot HDR tonemapped image of the trade bell at the Ginowan Convention Center in Okinawa, Japan.

Rocky coastline,Yomitan Village

Tonemapped HDR pictures of Yomitan Village in Okinawa Japan. Seen here is the rocky coastline which can be seen all around the island of Okinawa.

Yomitan Village Fisherman

Tonemapped HDR pictures of Yomitan Village in Okinawa Japan. Seen here is a fisherman standing on the cliffs.

Yomitan Village, Okinawa Japan

Tonemapped HDR pictures of Yomitan Village in Okinawa Japan.

Zanpa Lighthouse, Okinawa Japan

Tonemapped HDR pictures of Yomitan Village in Okinawa Japan. Seen here is Zanpa lighthouse in Yomitan Village.

Yomitan Village Beach

Tonemapped HDR pictures of Yomitan Village in Okinawa Japan. Seen here are the characteristics os beaches that surround Okinawa. Coral, rock, sand--not the soft white sands that one might imagine.

katsuren castle

fukuji dam museum & d cc lemon

Akihabara Tokyo

Images from Tokyo Akihabara discrict. As the epicenter of otaku culture worldwide, Akihabara is best-known as one of the largest shopping areas on Earth for electronic, computer, anime, and otaku goods. New items are mostly to be found on the main street, though the back streets are crawling with alleyways that are packed with electronic stores of all kinds. Many animation related establishments have appeared Akihabara, such as cosplay ("maid") cafes, where waitresses are dressed up like anime characters.

Akihabara Girls

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo HDR) of girls in Tokyo's Akihabara district.

Akihabara Maid

Akihabara maid picture photographed in Tokyo, Japan.

Akihabara Cosplay

Young man in Akihabara Tokyo, Japan standing in the streets dressed in cosplay fashion.

Akihabara Tokyo, Japan Girl

Tonemapped pseudo-hdr (RAW) image of a maid handing out fliers in the Tokyo district of Akihabara. These promotional fliers are used to invite people walking by to the maid cafes located throughout Akihabara.

Akihabara Doll Store

Picture of doll parts lining the shelves inside an Akihabara doll store. These parts are expensive, and are purchased by serious otaku who put together very detailed dolls--which can be sold for lots of money to collectors.

Maid Cafe

Pseudo HDR image of a maid cafe entrance in Akihabara.

Akihabara Street HDR

The main entrance to Akihabara street in Tokyo show as an hdr tonemapped image.

Iwo Jima

Pictures of Iwo Jima, the volcanic island of Japan. Also known as sulfur island, Iwo Jima is a desolate island that remains uninhabited since the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The only human presence on the island is a small Japanese defense airfield. Former island residents protested against this rendering, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Geographical Survey Institute debated the issue and formally announced on June 18, 2007, that the official Japanese pronunciation of the island’s name would be reverted to the pre-war IMtM.

Iwo Jima Picture

Tonemapped RAW (pseudo HDR), Iwo Jima picture. This image shows a Marine Colonel taking a picture of himself in front of the famed Mt. Suribachi where the Marine Corps defined themselves visually and secured their place in the history of the United States Armed Forces. Iwo Jima today is a barren land that still shows signs of the battle that scarred it many decades ago.

Sand of Iwo Jima

7-shot HDR image of the black sands of Iwo Jima.

World Pictures

Member contributed travel images. Images in this gallery can be HDR or normal photographic images from across the world. The only restriction on submission is that the images submitted must be travel or regional related.

Museum Square Amsterdam

A HDR picture of a building in Amsterdam at Museum Square.

Museum Square Amsterdam

A HDR picture of a building in Amsterdam at Museum Square.

HDR Portrait

My first HDR Portrait.