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]]> Sat Nov 24 2007 Autumn 2007 in Tsurumai-koen (Nagoya) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426447.html Autumn 2007 in Tsurumai-koen (Nagoya) Saturday 1 December 2007: Autumn 2007 in Tsurumai-koen (Nagoya)

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]]> Sat Dec 1 2007 Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 3 http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426444.html Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 3 Sunday 25 November 2007: Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 3

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]]> Sun Nov 25 2007 Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 2. Fushimi Inari http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426443.html Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 2. Fushimi Inari Saturday 24 November 2007: Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 2. Fushimi Inari

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]]> Sat Nov 24 2007 Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 1 http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426442.html Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 1 Friday 23 November 2007: Autumn beauty of Kyoto. Day 1

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]]> Fri Nov 23 2007 Through the autumn: From Odaka to Arimatsu (Nagoya) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426440.html Through the autumn: From Odaka to Arimatsu (Nagoya) Saturday 17 November 2007: Through the autumn: From Odaka to Arimatsu (Nagoya)

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 A short walk around Nittaiji Temple http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1426439.html A short walk around Nittaiji Temple Sunday 21 October 2007: A short walk around Nittaiji Temple

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]]> Sun Oct 21 2007 Osu flea market (Nagoya) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1410672.html Held rain or shine on the 18th and 28th of every month throughout the year, this market is fun to browse even without an intention to buy. You never know what you might find. It is a complete mishmash of genuine antiques and complete junk, fine art and kitsch, the truly useful and the totally frivolous. Most dealers are seasoned veterans, so real deals can be hard to find, but the occasional gem does shine through. Popular with international visitors looking for out-of-the-ordinary souvenirs. Nearby is the Osu shopping arcade with its own singular atmosphere. Sunday 28 October 2007: Held rain or shine on the 18th and 28th of every month throughout the year, this market is fun to browse even without an intention to buy. You never know what you might find. It is a complete mishmash of genuine antiques and complete junk, fine art and kitsch, the truly useful and the totally frivolous. Most dealers are seasoned veterans, so real deals can be hard to find, but the occasional gem does shine through. Popular with international visitors looking for out-of-the-ordinary souvenirs. Nearby is the Osu shopping arcade with its own singular atmosphere.

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]]> Sun Oct 28 2007 Inuyama Autumn Festival http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1409878.html Inuyama Autumn Festival Saturday 27 October 2007: Inuyama Autumn Festival

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]]> Sat Oct 27 2007 Osu Daido-chonin Matsuri (Osu Street Performer's Festival) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1408876.html Each year at Osu-Kannon Temple in Nagoya, a street performers festival is held. It is called the "Osu Daido-Chonin Matsuri". Street performers from all over Japan descend upon Nagoya to entertain the masses. You can enjoy many kinds of traditional and new street performances in the Osu area. Oiran-dochuu is one of the most popular performances in this festival. Oiran is a high ranking courtesan in the Edo period. Sunday 21 October 2007: Each year at Osu-Kannon Temple in Nagoya, a street performers festival is held. It is called the "Osu Daido-Chonin Matsuri". Street performers from all over Japan descend upon Nagoya to entertain the masses. You can enjoy many kinds of traditional and new street performances in the Osu area. Oiran-dochuu is one of the most popular performances in this festival. Oiran is a high ranking courtesan in the Edo period.

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]]> Sun Oct 21 2007 Kosho-ji Sento-kuyo-e (Thousand Lantern Festival) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1408659.html On the third Saturday of October, Sento-kuyo-e, the largest event of the year, is held. During this event, yamabushi monks dress in traditional clothing and hold a memorial service for spirits of all the dead by offering chants, thousand of light of candles, flowers and incense. In front of the image of Dainichi-nyorai Budda stature, priests pray for prosperity of one's family and consume one's trouble. A large bonfire is lit, hundreds of candles are placed on both sides of the path leading to the temple, and monks play the traditional horagai, or shell horn. Saturday 20 October 2007: On the third Saturday of October, Sento-kuyo-e, the largest event of the year, is held. During this event, yamabushi monks dress in traditional clothing and hold a memorial service for spirits of all the dead by offering chants, thousand of light of candles, flowers and incense. In front of the image of Dainichi-nyorai Budda stature, priests pray for prosperity of one's family and consume one's trouble. A large bonfire is lit, hundreds of candles are placed on both sides of the path leading to the temple, and monks play the traditional horagai, or shell horn.

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]]> Sat Oct 20 2007 Nagoya Orchid Garden http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1408260.html Nagoya Orchid Garden Sunday 14 October 2007: Nagoya Orchid Garden

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]]> Sun Oct 14 2007 Nagoya Matsuri http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1408254.html Nagoya, with its 2 million strong population holds the Nagoya matsuri each autumn. The Nagoya matsuri is the biggest festival held in Nagoya during autumn and its main attraction is a parade in which the three proud heroes of Nagoya, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu march at the head of 700 retainers. Oda Nobunaga heads the parade and is celebrated as both a warlord from the then Owari area and also as the man who laid the foundations necessary to unify the nation. Sunday 14 October 2007: Nagoya, with its 2 million strong population holds the Nagoya matsuri each autumn. The Nagoya matsuri is the biggest festival held in Nagoya during autumn and its main attraction is a parade in which the three proud heroes of Nagoya, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu march at the head of 700 retainers. Oda Nobunaga heads the parade and is celebrated as both a warlord from the then Owari area and also as the man who laid the foundations necessary to unify the nation.

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]]> Sun Oct 14 2007 TTI Annual Festival (Day 2) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1407887.html On the second day of the TTI Festival the daily activities continued. But in the evening there was a Samba Dancing show by some samba group, followed by the fire show performed by students and spectacular fireworks, which finished the Festival. Sunday 16 September 2007: On the second day of the TTI Festival the daily activities continued. But in the evening there was a Samba Dancing show by some samba group, followed by the fire show performed by students and spectacular fireworks, which finished the Festival.

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]]> Sun Sep 16 2007 TTI Annual Festival (Day 1) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1407840.html Every year in the middle of September there is a time for Annual Festival at Toyota Technological Institute (TTI) where I work now. Students are organizing all the events - from festival stalls, where they sell some snacks and other stuff, to the evening live concert. Below you will find some of the shots from that concert where one of the students of our lab was singing some crazy Japanese songs ;-) Saturday 15 September 2007: Every year in the middle of September there is a time for Annual Festival at Toyota Technological Institute (TTI) where I work now. Students are organizing all the events - from festival stalls, where they sell some snacks and other stuff, to the evening live concert. Below you will find some of the shots from that concert where one of the students of our lab was singing some crazy Japanese songs ;-)

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]]> Sat Sep 15 2007 Handa matsuri http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1388014.html Handa matsuri Sunday 7 October 2007: Handa matsuri

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]]> Sun Oct 7 2007 Ise pilgrimage http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1387569.html The Ise Jingu consists of two shrines: the Outer Shrine (Geku), which is dedicated to Toyouke, the kami of clothing, food and housing, and the Inner Shrine (Naiku), which enshrines Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess. They are Shinto's most sacred shrines. Naiku and Geku are located several kilometers apart from each other at the foot of densely wooded hills. Unlike most other Shinto shrines, the Ise Shrines are built in a purely Japanese architecture style which shows no influence from the Asian mainland. Naiku is believed to have been established in the 3rd century and Geku in the 5th century. Sunday 2 September 2007: The Ise Jingu consists of two shrines: the Outer Shrine (Geku), which is dedicated to Toyouke, the kami of clothing, food and housing, and the Inner Shrine (Naiku), which enshrines Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess. They are Shinto's most sacred shrines. Naiku and Geku are located several kilometers apart from each other at the foot of densely wooded hills. Unlike most other Shinto shrines, the Ise Shrines are built in a purely Japanese architecture style which shows no influence from the Asian mainland. Naiku is believed to have been established in the 3rd century and Geku in the 5th century.

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]]> Sun Sep 2 2007 Barbecue party with friends http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1387281.html Barbecue party with friends Saturday 6 October 2007: Barbecue party with friends

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]]> Sat Oct 6 2007 Tokyo: From Roppongi to Asakusa http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356918.html Tokyo: From Roppongi to Asakusa Friday 10 August 2007: Tokyo: From Roppongi to Asakusa

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]]> Fri Aug 10 2007 Exploring the North: 6.2.Hakodate to Aomori http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356890.html Exploring the North: 6.2.Hakodate to Aomori Thursday 9 August 2007: Exploring the North: 6.2.Hakodate to Aomori

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]]> Thu Aug 9 2007 Exploring the North: 6.1.Hokkaido. Ohnuma lakes http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356877.html Exploring the North: 6.1.Hokkaido. Ohnuma lakes Thursday 9 August 2007: Exploring the North: 6.1.Hokkaido. Ohnuma lakes

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]]> Thu Aug 9 2007 Exploring the North: 5.1.Hakodate (Hokkaido) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356865.html Exploring the North: 5.1.Hakodate (Hokkaido) Wednesday 8 August 2007: Exploring the North: 5.1.Hakodate (Hokkaido)

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]]> Wed Aug 8 2007 Exploring the North: 4.2.Aomori to Hakodate (Hokkaido) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356840.html Exploring the North: 4.2.Aomori to Hakodate (Hokkaido) Tuesday 7 August 2007: Exploring the North: 4.2.Aomori to Hakodate (Hokkaido)

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]]> Tue Aug 7 2007 Exploring the North: 4.1.Hirosaki http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356835.html Exploring the North: 4.1.Hirosaki Tuesday 7 August 2007: Exploring the North: 4.1.Hirosaki

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]]> Tue Aug 7 2007 Exploring the North: 3.3.Hirosaki. Neputa Matsuri http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356449.html Exploring the North: 3.3.Hirosaki. Neputa Matsuri Monday 6 August 2007: Exploring the North: 3.3.Hirosaki. Neputa Matsuri

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]]> Mon Aug 6 2007 Exploring the North: 3.2.Goshogawara http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356297.html Exploring the North: 3.2.Goshogawara Monday 6 August 2007: Exploring the North: 3.2.Goshogawara

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]]> Mon Aug 6 2007 Exploring the North: 3.1.Kanagi http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356284.html Exploring the North: 3.1.Kanagi Monday 6 August 2007: Exploring the North: 3.1.Kanagi

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]]> Mon Aug 6 2007 Exploring the North: 2.3.Goshogawara. Tachineputa Matsuri http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1356232.html Exploring the North: 2.3.Goshogawara. Tachineputa Matsuri Sunday 5 August 2007: Exploring the North: 2.3.Goshogawara. Tachineputa Matsuri

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Exploring the North: 2.2.Misawa. Shuji Terayama museum http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355941.html Exploring the North: 2.2.Misawa. Shuji Terayama museum Sunday 5 August 2007: Exploring the North: 2.2.Misawa. Shuji Terayama museum

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Exploring the North: 2.1.Misawa. Aviation & Science Museum http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355933.html Exploring the North: 2.1.Misawa. Aviation & Science Museum Sunday 5 August 2007: Exploring the North: 2.1.Misawa. Aviation & Science Museum

Infrared shot Infrared shot We are on the Moon! We are on the Moon! We are on the Moon! ...and now deep underwater! ...and now deep underwater! Try to be a pilot Measure the angle of view Measure the angle of view Feel the power of gyroscope Feel the power of gyroscope Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Welcome to the Moon Thermoprint of my face ;-) Thermoprint of my face ;-) Thermoprint of my face ;-) ...with some added drawings :D Artificial tornado Artificial tornado Visualization of cosmic rays Visualization of cosmic rays Visualization of cosmic rays Visualization of cosmic rays

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Exploring the North: 1.4.Aomori. Nebuta Matsuri http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355903.html Exploring the North: 1.4.Aomori. Nebuta Matsuri Saturday 4 August 2007: Exploring the North: 1.4.Aomori. Nebuta Matsuri

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2007 Exploring the North: 1.3.Aomori. Museum of Art http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355471.html Exploring the North: 1.3.Aomori. Museum of Art Saturday 4 August 2007: Exploring the North: 1.3.Aomori. Museum of Art

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2007 Exploring the North: 1.2.Aomori. Glass studio http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355470.html Exploring the North: 1.2.Aomori. Glass studio Saturday 4 August 2007: Exploring the North: 1.2.Aomori. Glass studio

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2007 Exploring the North: 1.1.Aomori. First steps http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1355458.html Exploring the North: 1.1.Aomori. First steps Saturday 4 August 2007: Exploring the North: 1.1.Aomori. First steps

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]]> Sat Aug 4 2007 The Great Fuji-san Conquest http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1338378.html Together with my friend Vit we conquered the highest point of Japan - Mt. Fuji (3776 m.). We started our trip from Nagoya after the lunch, reached the Fujinomiya 5th Station (2400 m.) at 6p.m. and then were climbing all night long. We were on the top by the sunrize, however it was all covered with thick clouds. And then after couple of hours of nice weather we went down from the other side of the mountain to the Kawaguchiko 5th Station accompanied by a heavy rain. Saturday 28 July 2007: Together with my friend Vit we conquered the highest point of Japan - Mt. Fuji (3776 m.). We started our trip from Nagoya after the lunch, reached the Fujinomiya 5th Station (2400 m.) at 6p.m. and then were climbing all night long. We were on the top by the sunrize, however it was all covered with thick clouds. And then after couple of hours of nice weather we went down from the other side of the mountain to the Kawaguchiko 5th Station accompanied by a heavy rain.

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]]> Sat Jul 28 2007 Irises at Tsurumai park http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1323173.html Irises at Tsurumai park Saturday 2 June 2007: Irises at Tsurumai park

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]]> Sat Jun 2 2007 Grand Isewan adventure http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1323148.html This Sunday as the weather was more or less fine we (me, Chuck, Vit and his friend Yaya) headed for our next adventure. This time we took train from Nagoya (Jingumae) to Kowa, then bus from Kowa to Morosaki... ferry from Morosaki to Irago... washed our feet in the waves of the Pacific... took another ferry across the Ise Wan (Ise bay) to the Toba city (in Mie prefecture)... visited the famous Pearl Island... and finally returned back home by train. To say that we were tired by the end is to say nothing! :-) Sunday 8 July 2007: This Sunday as the weather was more or less fine we (me, Chuck, Vit and his friend Yaya) headed for our next adventure. This time we took train from Nagoya (Jingumae) to Kowa, then bus from Kowa to Morosaki... ferry from Morosaki to Irago... washed our feet in the waves of the Pacific... took another ferry across the Ise Wan (Ise bay) to the Toba city (in Mie prefecture)... visited the famous Pearl Island... and finally returned back home by train. To say that we were tired by the end is to say nothing! :-)

Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips On the ferry. Photo by Chuck Phillips What is awaiting us ahead? Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Washing feet in the Pacific. Photo by Chuck Phillips Washing feet in the Pacific. Photo by Chuck Phillips Walking by the Pacific! Photo by Chuck Phillips Simply tired! Photo by Chuck Phillips Riding bus from Kowa to Morosaki Riding bus from Kowa to Morosaki Leaving the Morosaki Leaving the Morosaki You have to fire you hairdresser, Chuck! ;-) Misty islands Misty islands Step away! Ferry colors Misty islands Oceanic cargo ship Oceanic cargo ship

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 The City of Matsumoto http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1323108.html Matsumoto Castle stands majestically amid the City of Matsumoto, situated 600 meters above sea level near the center of the Matsumoto Basin, and with a background of the 3,000-meter-high Japan Alps, which extends westerly. One of two old names of this town, Fuchu (provincial government) and Fukashi (basin) was taken as the name of a fort when it was constructed at this spot by a samurai in the early 16th century. The spot is said to have been selected especially because it was believed upon divination that the spot was auspicious and prosperously blessed by shijin (the four guardian animals: the tortoise, dragon, sparrow, and tiger). The Fukashi Castle was renamed by Ogasawara Sadayoshi in 1582. This historic castle is an original construction, and one of the 4 castles in Japan to be listed as national treasures - the others being <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/50505547@N00/522950864/">Himeji</a>, Inuyama, and Hikone. Sunday 1 July 2007: Matsumoto Castle stands majestically amid the City of Matsumoto, situated 600 meters above sea level near the center of the Matsumoto Basin, and with a background of the 3,000-meter-high Japan Alps, which extends westerly. One of two old names of this town, Fuchu (provincial government) and Fukashi (basin) was taken as the name of a fort when it was constructed at this spot by a samurai in the early 16th century. The spot is said to have been selected especially because it was believed upon divination that the spot was auspicious and prosperously blessed by shijin (the four guardian animals: the tortoise, dragon, sparrow, and tiger). The Fukashi Castle was renamed by Ogasawara Sadayoshi in 1582. This historic castle is an original construction, and one of the 4 castles in Japan to be listed as national treasures - the others being <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/50505547@N00/522950864/">Himeji</a>, Inuyama, and Hikone.

Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Invasion of evil frogs! :-) Invasion of evil frogs! :-) Invasion of evil frogs! :-) Invasion of evil frogs! :-)

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 Exploring Nagoya: Arimatsu to Sakae http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1295766.html This sunny Sunday me, Chuck and his Japanese friend/colleague Yumika were having a nice time walking around Nagoya. First we visited a small local festival in Arimatsu, then went to Koshoji temple and finally had some fun in Sakae. Sunday 3 June 2007: This sunny Sunday me, Chuck and his Japanese friend/colleague Yumika were having a nice time walking around Nagoya. First we visited a small local festival in Arimatsu, then went to Koshoji temple and finally had some fun in Sakae.

Sweetsmaker at work Sweetsmaker at work

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]]> Sun Jun 3 2007 Takayama matsuri: Celebrating the Spring! http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1292457.html The Takayama Festival (Takayama Matsuri) is ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in the old town of Takayama and attracts large numbers of spectators. The Spring Festival (April 14-15) is the annual festival of the Hie Shrine in the southern half of Takayama's old town. While the shrine is also known as Sanno-sama, the spring festival is also called Sanno Festival. Sunday 15 April 2007: The Takayama Festival (Takayama Matsuri) is ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in the old town of Takayama and attracts large numbers of spectators. The Spring Festival (April 14-15) is the annual festival of the Hie Shrine in the southern half of Takayama's old town. While the shrine is also known as Sanno-sama, the spring festival is also called Sanno Festival.

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]]> Sun Apr 15 2007 Visiting the famous Tagata Jinja ;-) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1261673.html <b>WARNING: <font color="#cc3333">Adults only gallery!</font></b> :-D But if to be serious... it's a really funny and unusual place which is definitely worth visiting! Sunday 22 April 2007: <b>WARNING: <font color="#cc3333">Adults only gallery!</font></b> :-D But if to be serious... it's a really funny and unusual place which is definitely worth visiting!

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]]> Sun Apr 22 2007 Many-sided Nagoya http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1252303.html Many-sided Nagoya Sunday 4 March 2007: Many-sided Nagoya

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]]> Sun Mar 4 2007 One day in Atsuta Jinja (Nagoya) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1252195.html One day in Atsuta Jinja (Nagoya) Saturday 3 March 2007: One day in Atsuta Jinja (Nagoya)

Sake barrels Sake barrels Servants Atsuta shrine complex Traditional shinto wedding Traditional shinto wedding Traditional shinto wedding Traditional shinto wedding He is Super! Traditional shinto wedding Traditional shinto wedding Strange americans ;-) Traditional shinto wedding Meitetsu shrine? ;-) Ume blossom Ume blossom Ume blossom Prayer Ume blossom Ume blossom Ume blossom

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]]> Sat Mar 3 2007 Nagoya: Koshoji and Toganji temples http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1252159.html Nagoya: Koshoji and Toganji temples Monday 12 February 2007: Nagoya: Koshoji and Toganji temples

Infrared (IR) photo

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]]> Mon Feb 12 2007 Okonomiyaki party http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1252124.html Okonomiyaki party Saturday 3 February 2007: Okonomiyaki party

Preparing for okonomiyaki Preparing for okonomiyaki Preparing for okonomiyaki Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi Learning to make sushi I made it! ;) Cooking okonomiyaki Cooking okonomiyaki Cooking okonomiyaki Cooking okonomiyaki Cooking okonomiyaki Oishi!!

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]]> Sat Feb 3 2007 Nagoya: From Osu to Sakae with friends http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1252104.html Nagoya: From Osu to Sakae with friends Sunday 21 January 2007: Nagoya: From Osu to Sakae with friends

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]]> Sun Jan 21 2007 Inuyama matsuri: The Inuyama Cherry Blossom Festival http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1251199.html Inuyama Matsuri started in the 17th century when the lord of Inuyama Castle encouraged the people in his domain to honor the deity of the shrine Haritsuna-jinja. The festival features 13 floats called yama. Each of these yama serves as a stage for a puppet performance. The yama gather in front of Haritsuna-jinja and put on shows one after another. Then they tour around the city of Inuyama, whose streets are lined with cherry trees in bloom. In the nighttime procession, 365 lanterns light up the floats, creating a mood of fantasy. <b> Big thanks to my good friend Chuck Phillips, who kindly provided me with some nice photos taken with his great new camera and gave his permission to publish them in this album </b> ;-) Sunday 8 April 2007: Inuyama Matsuri started in the 17th century when the lord of Inuyama Castle encouraged the people in his domain to honor the deity of the shrine Haritsuna-jinja. The festival features 13 floats called yama. Each of these yama serves as a stage for a puppet performance. The yama gather in front of Haritsuna-jinja and put on shows one after another. Then they tour around the city of Inuyama, whose streets are lined with cherry trees in bloom. In the nighttime procession, 365 lanterns light up the floats, creating a mood of fantasy. <b> Big thanks to my good friend Chuck Phillips, who kindly provided me with some nice photos taken with his great new camera and gave his permission to publish them in this album </b> ;-)

Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips Photo by Chuck Phillips

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]]> Sun Apr 8 2007 Nagoya: The sketches of spring http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1245013.html These days sakura trees are already in their full bloom and all Japanese people are spending their weekends celebrating the beauty of nature. They go out to the parks and arrange picnics directly under the sakura trees. Sunday 1 April 2007: These days sakura trees are already in their full bloom and all Japanese people are spending their weekends celebrating the beauty of nature. They go out to the parks and arrange picnics directly under the sakura trees.

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]]> Sun Apr 1 2007 Karaoke fun! ;-) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1199703.html Karaoke fun! ;-) Thursday 4 January 2007: Karaoke fun! ;-)

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]]> Thu Jan 4 2007 Away from the big city: Visiting Inuyama Castle. http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1197149.html Inuyama Castle is considered a National Treasure of Japan. It is one of four original castles remaining in Japan. All others are reconstructed. Sunday 28 January 2007: Inuyama Castle is considered a National Treasure of Japan. It is one of four original castles remaining in Japan. All others are reconstructed.

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]]> Sun Jan 28 2007 Walking around Kiyosu Castle http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1183802.html Walking around Kiyosu Castle Saturday 30 December 2006: Walking around Kiyosu Castle

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]]> Sat Dec 30 2006 New Year with new friends http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1178227.html New Year with new friends Monday 1 January 2007: New Year with new friends

Three samurai! Cheers!!

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]]> Mon Jan 1 2007 Nagoya walk with my American friends http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1178220.html Nagoya walk with my American friends Wednesday 3 January 2007: Nagoya walk with my American friends

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]]> Wed Jan 3 2007 Tokyo: From Imperial Palace to Akihabara http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1167593.html <b><i>My dear friends and guests, I am happy to present you some new photos. <font color="#cc3333">These update of my album is last for this year. As soon as I return back from winter holidays I promise to show another set of interesting pictures.</font> So, see you next year and wish you all to have a nice holidays!</i></b> Saturday 23 December 2006: <b><i>My dear friends and guests, I am happy to present you some new photos. <font color="#cc3333">These update of my album is last for this year. As soon as I return back from winter holidays I promise to show another set of interesting pictures.</font> So, see you next year and wish you all to have a nice holidays!</i></b>

Our crazy students ;) I love Japan! ;-) Palace guard Emperors' house (palace ;-) ) Emperor is thanking people who came to great him with his birthday Security or TV helicopter high in skies Selfphoto With Orton effect With Orton effect With Orton effect With Orton effect With Orton effect Enchanted garden (with Orton effect)

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]]> Sat Dec 23 2006 pre-X-Mas views of Nagoya http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1163279.html The X-Mas is coming... All streets and shops are full of people, who are looking for X-Mas and New Year presents. I took this nice chance and joined them on last weekend together with my new Nikon D80. And here is what I saw through the "Nikkor 18-200mm VR" lense ;-) Saturday 16 December 2006: The X-Mas is coming... All streets and shops are full of people, who are looking for X-Mas and New Year presents. I took this nice chance and joined them on last weekend together with my new Nikon D80. And here is what I saw through the "Nikkor 18-200mm VR" lense ;-)

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]]> Sat Dec 16 2006 Autumn in Nagoya II http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1151836.html Autumn in Nagoya II Saturday 2 December 2006: Autumn in Nagoya II

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]]> Sat Dec 2 2006 Autumn in Nagoya http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1146974.html This day it was a holiday in Japan and I used this nice chance to capture all those lovely, bright, splendid colors of the autumn. As you will see from this collection the autumn in Japan is really one of the most wonderful seasons. Thursday 23 November 2006: This day it was a holiday in Japan and I used this nice chance to capture all those lovely, bright, splendid colors of the autumn. As you will see from this collection the autumn in Japan is really one of the most wonderful seasons.

HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image Momiji (Japanese maple). HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image HDR image

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]]> Thu Nov 23 2006 Kyoto: The colors of autumn. http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1136827.html One day visit to Kyoto to see how this wonderful city looks like in autumn. This short visit brought new impressions, photos and friends. Sunday 12 November 2006: One day visit to Kyoto to see how this wonderful city looks like in autumn. This short visit brought new impressions, photos and friends.

Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Kinkakuji (Golden) temple Rock garden at Ryoanji temple At Ryoanji temple At Ryoanji temple At Ryoanji temple The view from the Ginkakuji (Silver) temple The rock of destiny At the bottom of the Kiyomizu temple The night view from Kiyomizu temple The night beauty of Kiyomizu temple Kyoto station. Level 12. Rock garden at Ryoanji temple At Ryoanji temple The gate to the autumn (HDR) At Ryoanji temple At Ryoanji temple The pond of fortune (Ginkakuji (Silver) temple) Ginkakuji (Silver) temple (HDR) The view from the Ginkakuji (Silver) temple (HDR) Night reflections (HDR)

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]]> Sun Nov 12 2006 High Dynamic Range (HDR) images http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1130340.html With the help of simple digital camera (Canon PowerShot A95), bit of patience and nice software tools Photoshop and Photomatix I am glad to present my first attempts in HDR photography. Sunday 5 November 2006: With the help of simple digital camera (Canon PowerShot A95), bit of patience and nice software tools Photoshop and Photomatix I am glad to present my first attempts in HDR photography.

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]]> Sun Nov 5 2006 Nagoya sunsets http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1116255.html Nagoya sunsets Sunday 22 October 2006: Nagoya sunsets

Sunset in Nagoya Sakae. Oasis 21 Sunset over Nagoya Port (Aquarium) Sunset over Nagoya Port (Aquarium) Sunset over Nagoya Port

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]]> Sun Oct 22 2006 NEW Additions http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1116222.html NEW Additions Sunday 15 October 2006: NEW Additions

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]]> Sun Oct 15 2006 Yonezu no Kawa-matsuri. Firework festival in Yonezu (Japan) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1091854.html Yonezu no Kawa-matsuri. Firework festival in Yonezu (Japan) Tuesday 15 August 2006: Yonezu no Kawa-matsuri. Firework festival in Yonezu (Japan)

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]]> Tue Aug 15 2006 Matsue city (Shimane, Japan) & MSJ conference http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1091693.html Matsue city (Shimane, Japan) & MSJ conference Sunday 10 September 2006: Matsue city (Shimane, Japan) & MSJ conference

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]]> Sun Sep 10 2006 Short visit to Osaka. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1057452.html Short visit to Osaka. Japan Friday 18 August 2006: Short visit to Osaka. Japan

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]]> Fri Aug 18 2006 OSU Summer Carnival 2006. Nagoya. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1044816.html OSU Summer Carnival 2006. Nagoya. Japan Sunday 6 August 2006: OSU Summer Carnival 2006. Nagoya. Japan

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]]> Sun Aug 6 2006 Roses in Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1043294.html Roses in Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan Sunday 21 May 2006: Roses in Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan

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]]> Sun May 21 2006 Firework Festival in Gifu (25 foto) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c1043253.html Firework Festival in Gifu (25 foto) Saturday 5 August 2006: Firework Festival in Gifu (25 foto)

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]]> Sat Aug 5 2006 Me, my mother and Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c947819.html All photos from this collection are located at the address <html> <a href="http://japanamama.fotopic.net">http://japanamama.fotopic.net</a> </html> Saturday 29 April 2006: All photos from this collection are located at the address <html> <a href="http://japanamama.fotopic.net">http://japanamama.fotopic.net</a> </html>

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]]> Sat Apr 29 2006 Spring in Nagoya http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c924989.html Spring in Nagoya Saturday 25 March 2006: Spring in Nagoya

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]]> Sat Mar 25 2006 Cherry Blossom Party at TTI http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c924012.html To celebrate the cherry blossom we organized a small party, which finally became quite big :-) Fortunately the weather was fine, the evening was warm and we were sitting right under sakura. New friends, new impressions, new food to taste :-) ...and of course a good relaxation after hard work. Friday 14 April 2006: To celebrate the cherry blossom we organized a small party, which finally became quite big :-) Fortunately the weather was fine, the evening was warm and we were sitting right under sakura. New friends, new impressions, new food to taste :-) ...and of course a good relaxation after hard work.

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]]> Fri Apr 14 2006 Nagoya Castle in cherry blossom! http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c919802.html Nagoya Castle in cherry blossom! Sunday 9 April 2006: Nagoya Castle in cherry blossom!

On the way to Nagoya castle On the way to Nagoya castle

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]]> Sun Apr 9 2006 Countryside picnic II http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c762188.html Countryside picnic II Sunday 13 November 2005: Countryside picnic II

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]]> Sun Nov 13 2005 ZENKOJI Temple. Nagano. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c762185.html ZENKOJI Temple. Nagano. Japan Sunday 18 September 2005: ZENKOJI Temple. Nagano. Japan

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 TOGAKUSHI Forest and OKUSHA Shrine. Nagano. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c762183.html TOGAKUSHI Forest and OKUSHA Shrine. Nagano. Japan Sunday 18 September 2005: TOGAKUSHI Forest and OKUSHA Shrine. Nagano. Japan

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 NAGANO, Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c762182.html NAGANO, Japan Sunday 18 September 2005: NAGANO, Japan

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 MSJ Conference. 2005. Nagano. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c762180.html MSJ Conference. 2005. Nagano. Japan Sunday 18 September 2005: MSJ Conference. 2005. Nagano. Japan

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]]> Sun Sep 18 2005 Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c625753.html Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan Sunday 5 June 2005: Tsurumai Park. Nagoya. Japan

Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya Tsurumai Park. Nagoya

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]]> Sun Jun 5 2005 Countryside picnic http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c584509.html Countryside picnic Saturday 18 June 2005: Countryside picnic

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]]> Sat Jun 18 2005 Tokyo at a glimpse http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c577267.html Short business trip to Tokyo Monday 6 June 2005: Short business trip to Tokyo

On the way to Tokyo. Picture taken at the speed of 200km/h through the window of Shinkansen train. On the way to Tokyo. Picture taken at the speed of 200km/h through the window of Shinkansen train. On the way to Tokyo. Picture taken at the speed of 200km/h through the window of Shinkansen train. On the way to Tokyo. Picture taken at the speed of 200km/h through the window of Shinkansen train. On the way to Tokyo. Picture taken at the speed of 200km/h through the window of Shinkansen train. Night views of Tokyo Night views of Tokyo Night views of Tokyo Night views of Tokyo Night views of Tokyo Night views of Tokyo Electronic Town. Tokyo. Electronic Town. Tokyo.

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]]> Mon Jun 6 2005 Bonsai http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c528602.html Bonsai Thursday 5 May 2005: Bonsai

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]]> Thu May 5 2005 Nagoya Castle http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c528600.html This collection is about my visit to Nagoya Castle: its beauty, nature around and some unexpected living beings :-) Thursday 5 May 2005: This collection is about my visit to Nagoya Castle: its beauty, nature around and some unexpected living beings :-)

Swan sitting in the nest (Nagoya Castle pond) Near Nagoya Castle Near Nagoya Castle Near Nagoya Castle Near Nagoya Castle

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]]> Thu May 5 2005 Panoramic pictures (1 NEW added) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c523158.html NOTE: Be carefull with loading full-size images. Some of them may exceed 1 Mb Saturday 30 April 2005: NOTE: Be carefull with loading full-size images. Some of them may exceed 1 Mb

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]]> Sat Apr 30 2005 WORLD EXPO'2005. Nagoya. Aichi. Japan. (Part III) http://zhekajap.fotopic.net/c523135.html First try to reach Expo site by bicycle. Visiting the Seto area (transfer from the main site by gondola road) Sunday 1 May 2005: First try to reach Expo site by bicycle. Visiting the Seto area (transfer from the main site by gondola road)