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    Japanese Temple: by thuynguyen, Views[156]
         		 Japanese Temple: by thuynguyen, Views[149]
         		 Japanese Temple: by thuynguyen, Views[173]
         		 Torii Gēto - From the Profane to the Sacred, an Awakening: by curiousgeorge, Views[203]
         		 Zen No Michi - The Path Inwards: by curiousgeorge, Views[202]
     
    Henro - Pilgrimage through Darkness to Enlightenment: by curiousgeorge, Views[232]
         		 The 500 Rakan Statues - Disciples of Shaka Nyorai, Siddhartha, or Buddha: by curiousgeorge, Views[547]
         		 Tsuri-dōrō - Where the light shines and illuminates the path: by curiousgeorge, Views[360]
         		 Kyoto City View: by jojuin, Views[193]
         		 Fushimiinari Shrine: by jojuin, Views[179]
     
    Ni-Jo Castle: by jojuin, Views[194]
         		 Kyoto Mote: by jojuin, Views[190]
         		 Meji Shrine: by jojuin, Views[211]
         		 Ritual complete! The victors with their charms will have good luck this year.: by wherenextjapan, Views[182]
         		 Both as teams, and individuals, the boys struggle for charms fluttering down.: by wherenextjapan, Views[313]
     
    Steam rises off the boys' bodies, as older men fling “strength water” at them: by wherenextjapan, Views[215]
         		 Two teams of young men, wearing loin clothes, barge into Shitennoji temple.: by wherenextjapan, Views[196]
         		 Doya Doya Matsuri is a New Years festival held mid-chilly-January, in Osaka.: by wherenextjapan, Views[346]
         		 Within a flash, the auction is over but there is no time for a rest. The auctioneer records the auctioning details for the day. Successful sales of tunas are then loaded immediately into turret trucks that are parked at the bay and are delivered to their respective destinations.: by terence1991, Views[363]
         		 The enthusiasm shown by the auctioneer creates an encouraging atmosphere for bidders to participate. While the session is ongoing, one bidder’s attention is not completely diverted away from the tunas. Determined to win his desired lot, he keeps his hand up while others examine the remaining lots behind.: by terence1991, Views[354]
     
    While observing a bidder examines the tuna on one end, the auctioneer holds a loud monotonous ‘hmmm’ across the hall. Chimes of cow bells mark the start of auctioning. Everyone’s attention is diverted to the auctioneer standing out from the crowd on a stool. Looking enthusiastic and actively involved, the auctioneer is keen on selling the tuna lot for maximum profit.: by terence1991, Views[384]
         		 Young and old come together to preserve the tradition of tuna auctioning that has been passed down for 20 generations. Bidders use a Japanese tekagi hook to prod the tuna, slicing the tail portion off to check its quality. Slivers of flesh are illuminated beneath a flashlight discerning subtle distinctions in fat content and color, both key selling points that dictate the price of a premium tuna ranging from $6,500 up to $11,000.: by terence1991, Views[400]
         		 Tsukiji Market is the biggest wholesale seafood market in the world. Located in the heart of Tokyo, it supplies 2000 tonnes of seafood daily. Turret trucks are used to move goods around fast and efficiently. Before the break of dawn, locals are seen preparing for a bustling day ahead.: by terence1991, Views[667]
         		 Surrounded by beautiful ocean, Okinawa is an island paradise and the way of life is inherently peaceful. 命どぅ宝 (nuchidu takara) is a common saying in the Okinawan language that means
         		 One 92 year old woman couldn't attend the protest due to a bad leg. To show her support she filled a rubbish bag with candy, which her friend gave to fellow protesters to keep them energized in the hot and humid summer sun. : by jessewhitehead, Views[428]
     
    The local elders are some of the strongest opponents of the U.S military presence in Okinawa. Many seniors were alive to experience the Battle of Okinawa, in 1945, which killed a quarter of the civilian population and was the starting point of USA's military build up of Okinawa. A group of elders have been peacefully protesting outside the Henoko site every day for over 10 years. : by jessewhitehead, Views[536]
         		 Children play in the waters of Oura bay, while protesters take to kayaks in an attempt to block sea drilling. The new base at Henoko is set to become one of the largest in Asia, with a double v-shaped runway extending 200 meters into the ocean. Many people are worried that it will significantly impact an area that is renowned for its natural beauty, and pristine coral reefs that are an important habitat for sea turtles and the endangered dugong. : by jessewhitehead, Views[410]
         		 An activist outside the construction site of a new U.S. military base addresses a crowd of over 5,000 protesters. Okinawa is Japan's southernmost prefecture and although it only makes up 0.6% of Japan`s total land mass it houses 75% of the country's U.S. military base presence. The newest base is currently under construction in Henoko, Northern Okinawa, as part of a relocation deal to close down the controversial Futenma Air Station in the densely populated Ginowan City. However, many Okinawans are opposed to the plan and want the base moved out of the prefecture altogether. Mr. Onaga, a strong opponent of the relocation plan won the recent prefectural elections by a significant margin campaigning on an anti-base platform. : by jessewhitehead, Views[423]
         		 Think Warm: by tillystownhouse, Views[152]
         		 Out in the Cold: by tillystownhouse, Views[169]
     
    Beginning the Trek: by tillystownhouse, Views[196]
         		 Grooming: by tillystownhouse, Views[182]
         		 Onsen Together: by tillystownhouse, Views[174]
         		 It is a desolate place where human sightings are rare, apart from visiting kitty enthusiasts.: by soniamao, Views[287]
     
     
    Even houses are kitty shaped. . .: by soniamao, Views[247]
         		 Cats are seen as good luck, and revered. Here is a kitty shrine on someone's porch.: by soniamao, Views[268]
         		 Tashirojima, 'Cat Island', is a small island where cats outnumber people.: by soniamao, Views[282]
         		 by lokodizsolt, Views[192]
         		 by lokodizsolt, Views[209]
     
    by lokodizsolt, Views[174]
         		 Meditation, bliss: by lokodizsolt, Views[515]
         		 Peace Memorial Park with the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Flame in line: by sourfever, Views[265]
         		 A deer casually poses for my camera on the beautiful island of Miyajima: by sourfever, Views[238]
         		 Akiyoshido is the biggest cave in east Asia stretching over 10km with streams.: by sourfever, Views[271]
     
    Watching over the city of Kawaguchiko is the mighty Mt. Fuji: by sourfever, Views[250]
         		 Tonohetsuri is a hidden emerald green gem in the Fukushima prefecture of Japan.: by sourfever, Views[245]
         		 Letters of Protest, sent in response to every nuclear test in every country. At the time that I took the photograph 606 letters had been sent. These letters have been sent by successive mayors of Hiroshima since 1968. Each time a letter is sent, the mayor hopes it will be the last.: by kathrynskreations, Views[294]
         		 The Memorial Cenotaph is situated near the centre of the Peace Park; and holds all the names of those killed. The monument is designed to align with the Peace Flame and the A Bomb Dome as illustrated in my photograph. It was one of the first to be build in what was once an open field and opened in 1952. The arch shape used represents a shelter for the souls of the victims. : by kathrynskreations, Views[399]
         		 The Peace Flame another memorial to those that lost their lives as a result of the atomic bomb. It has a further symbolic purpose. The flame has burned continuously since it was lit in 1964. And will remain lit until all nuclear bombs have been destroyed. : by kathrynskreations, Views[407]
     
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