A white swan swims in the moat surrounding the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
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Category: Japan
Manhole cover and torii, Matsue, Japan
After visiting the castle, I wander the quiet streets of Matsue, Japan, which are easily identified by the city’s distinctive manhole covers.
Matsue castle, Matsue, Japan
At Matsue castle, like many others in Japan, I find that the surrounding gardens are as much an attraction as the castles themselves.
Two bicycles, Kyoto, Japan
A couple of bicycles parked inside a private entrance on the streets of Kyoto, Japan.
Daruma doll shrine, Kurashiki, Japan
Exploring in Kurashiki, Japan, atop a hill, I found this shrine decorated with dozens of Daruma dolls, which are representations of the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma.
Himeji castle, Himeji, Japan
Standing out in the middle of the city, Himeji castle just gets more and more impressive as I walk from the train station, down the main avenue and into the surrounding gardens in Himeji, Japan.
Imperial Palace grounds, Tokyo, Japan
Amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Tokyo, Japan, the immaculate grounds around the Imperial Palace is a perfect place for a relaxing break.
