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Colors awash in a background of Vermilion. Kyoto Japan

March 18, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Three girls chat during the “Ohmato Taikai”, the 400 year old archery competition held at the Sanjūsangen-dō Temple in Kyoto.

March 18, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Kyoto 京都, fujifilm, japan photography, kyudo, Tōshiya, 通し矢, Sanjūsangen-dō, Ohmato Taikai
Kansai Region 関西
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Torii Gate leads to Lake Biwa, Shiga Japan

March 17, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Torii Gate on Lake Biwa as dusk settles.

March 17, 2021 /Bryan Norris
shiga, Lake Biwa 琵琶湖, fujifilm, Torii gate
Kansai Region 関西
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Kano Tailor Shop Kyoto Japan

March 17, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Kano Tailor one of many old businesses in Kyoto.

March 17, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Kyoto 京都, old japan, Kyoto store front, fujifilm
Kansai Region 関西
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Winter on Lake Biwa Shiga Prefecture

March 15, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Sun rays light the frozen shores of Lake Biwa.

March 15, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Lake Biwa 琵琶湖, kansai, japan photography, shiga, fujifilm
Kansai Region 関西
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Spring Cherry Blossoms Kyoto

March 15, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Spring Cherry Blossoms line the Biwako canal Kyoto City

March 15, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Spring Cherry Blossoms Kyoto, Kyoto 京都, sakura, fujifilm, japan, japan photography
Kansai Region 関西
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Pontocho alley Kyoto

March 14, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Two women in traditional clothing walk through Pontocho alley in Kyoto.

March 14, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Kyoto 京都, Gion 祇園, Geisha in kyoto, fujifilm, 先斗町
Kansai Region 関西
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Streets of Kyoto

March 14, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

Two Maiko and a Geiko wait at a cross in Gion, Kyoto Japan.

March 14, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Kyoto 京都, Geiko Maiko, Gion 祇園, Geisha in kyoto, fujifilm
Kansai Region 関西
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Winter train ride in Kyoto

March 11, 2021 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

The rising light from the late morning winter sun begins to warm the train cabin. Kyoto, Japan.

March 11, 2021 /Bryan Norris
Kyoto, Train life, train photography, kansai, fujifilm
Kansai Region 関西
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