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After a long day is finished, Umeda Osaka

July 21, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Kansai Region 関西

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.

July 21, 2016 /Bryan Norris
osaka, kansai, 梅田, 大阪, street photography
Kansai Region 関西
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Faded colors of age Shodoshima Island

内海フェリー(株)
July 19, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Shikoku Region 四国

Shodoshima Island has much character to be discovered.  Just walking about near the port of Kusakabehonmachi area one can see very old restaurants and structures such as this billboard that has been faded by time.  How long ago was this sign erected and do these plaques even have relevance today.  This is another area of Japan that seems to be stuck in time and it's wonderful.

July 19, 2016 /Bryan Norris
Shodoshima Island, 小豆島, vintage billboard, 小豆島町, Kagawa, 香川県, Kusakabehonmachi, travel
Shikoku Region 四国
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Cherry Blossoms in full bloom in Nakameguro , Tokyo Japan

July 11, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Kantō Region 関東

Nakameguro is a quiet residential district of Meguro, Tokyo. Popular for its unique boutique cafes and stores it becomes an active vibrant location particularly along the Meguro River during the blooming of Cherry Blossoms in mid-spring. Cafes offer outdoor seating and wine for a relaxed dining atmosphere that is very nice during sunset hours.

July 11, 2016 /Bryan Norris
tokyo, Kantō Region 関東, sakura, Cherry Blossoms, Nakameguro
Kantō Region 関東
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The Back Streets of Shibuya

July 01, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Kantō Region 関東

Shibuya in Tokyo Japan has many back streets often containing some of the best-hidden gems of restaurants and local bars. Wondering around these areas can be very fun to explore for the variety of spots to find.

July 01, 2016 /Bryan Norris
shibuya, Shibuya 渋谷, travel, tokyo, food and drink
Kantō Region 関東
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Nature and Architecture, The ACROS Fukuoka Building

ACROS Fukuoka Foundation
June 13, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Kyushu Region 九州

The Acros building was constructed in 1995 on the former Fukuoka prefecture office grounds.  The stepped garden was designed by Michio Tase of the Plamtago design film.  Many aspects of architecture design were rigorously tested and implemented such as water drainage, types of plants used so that during different seasons the south side of the stepped building would not go fully barren so that it would keep its beauty year-round.  Also, other aspects were given heavy thought including falling leaves, overgrowth, and how fast some plants grew compared to others.  This makes the Eco-Beautiful Acros a wonderful must-see for those admirers of modern architecture. 

June 13, 2016 /Bryan Norris
fukuoka, Kyushu Region 九州, acros, architecture, garden, kyushu, 福岡, 九州, アクロス
Kyushu Region 九州
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Takamatsu Port a Slow Pace of Life

takamatsu station
June 06, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Shikoku Region 四国

Takamatsu is a port city located in the Kagawa area on the island of Shikoku.  The fresh ocean air and its slow pace of life make it a great place to unwind.  Sanuki Udon is a very famous region specially dish that is highly recommended to try if you visit. 

June 06, 2016 /Bryan Norris
takamatsu, travel, ocean
Shikoku Region 四国
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Kōrakuen Japanese Garden in Okayama Japan

May 25, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Chūgoku Region 中国

A staggered walkway crosses a pond at Kōrakuen Japanese Garden in Okayama Japan.  This park is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, along with Kenroku-en and Kairaku-en.  The park is located across the Asahi River opposite Okayama Castle.

May 25, 2016 /Bryan Norris
japanese garden, okayama, garden, travel, Kōrakuen Japanese Garden
Chūgoku Region 中国
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Streets of Takamatsu

May 24, 2016 by Bryan Norris in Shikoku Region 四国

Salary men leaving the late night restaurant/drinking district in the port city of Takamatsu , Shikoku Japan.

May 24, 2016 /Bryan Norris
takamatsu, 高松, travel, street photography
Shikoku Region 四国
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