Vacation

There's always a way


Just because she’s short doesn’t mean she’s willing to miss out on the scenery.

Little girl checking out the scenery in Arashiyama, Japan

Photo-shoot prep at Osaka Castle


I spotted this couple being moved around the scenic spots at Osaka Castle by a camera crew that included some pro video gear; they were likely shooting for a TV show (thanks, Jonathon) newlyweds.

photo shoot at Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan

Luminous Kobe


To be honest, the Luminous Kobe dinner cruise is a great experience, but not much of a photo-op. If you spend some time in Kobe, though, there’s plenty to see; next trip.

View from the top, Luminous Kobe cruise, Kobe, Japan

Osaka Castle blossoms


We only had time for a brief visit to Osaka Castle. That still took nearly two hours, since the place was filled with cherry blossoms and their fans.

Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan

Occupy Nara!


They just want their fair share of the crackers.

Sacred deer, Nara Park, Japan

Obligatory Golden Pavilion Photo


It’s one of the laws of tourism.

Kinkakuji, Kyoto, Japan

Other blossoms


The Kyoto Botanical Garden had all sorts of blooms. Here’s one of the non-cherry blossoms:

Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto, Japan

Just don’t ask me what this thing is…

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One more cherry blossom


Shoseien, Kyoto, Japan

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