A monkey crosses on a power line in the snow covered mountains of Kyoto. Nothing stops the mountain locals from foraging for food even during bleak freezing temperatures. Wild monkeys are prevalent in the Kyoto mountains but not easy seen due to their reserved nature and are easily spooked.
As darkness sets in, the Miyagawacho area begins to awaken from its slumber. Out of the shadows, a Geiko leads the Maiko to an evening engagement of dance, games, and drinks. Patrons in taxis start arriving for the night’s festivities.
As the cold winter sets in, a little warmth can be found in the Port of Kobe with beautiful bright colors awash uplifting the soul.
A path leads the way to a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. As winter’s grip loosens the colors of life begin to bloom again lifting one’s spirits.
A lone candle sits in a dark pot among the burned sticks of incense laying in the ash at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The smell of spirituality fills the prayer hall among the dark walls in meditation.
A railway line from Kyoto station through the hills of Higashiyama leads towards the Lake Biwa area. The afternoon sunset brings spring color hues.
During a brisk cold spring afternoon in Kyoto a tree fans out into the sky gathering warmth for its coming blossoms.
A noisy intersection in Umeda Osaka is winding down late at night as people head home after a long day at the office. From the noise of the railway bridge above to the yellow hue of the street lights casting shadows of the people waiting to cross is played out 6 days a week.