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    As the sun begins its descent, the streets of Gion burst to life in a frenzy of activity as geisha emerge from their living quarters — like rabbits from their dens — to attend the first of the evening’s appointments. Visitors travel from far and wide to Gion hoping to catch a glimpse of these rare and romanticized figureheads of Japanese culture. This apprentice geisha, or maiko as they are locally known, glances about anxiously, anticipating the overly eager entourage of strangers that will soon swarm her.: by tonykuehn, Views[327]
         		 Kyoto, Japan: In the Gion district, a chef washes the pavement in front of his restaurant in preparation for the evening crowds. This age-old tradition continues throughout Japan today, symbolizing that a shop is clean and making it more inviting to passersby. The lazy tranquility that currently enrobes Gion belies the frenetic energy that will soon course down its cobbled lanes, as the neighborhood is one of the few remaining areas where geisha continue to live and work.: by tonykuehn, Views[464]
         		 A national symbol of Japan, Mt Fuji stands at 12,389 ft. There's a famous Japanese saying
         		 Hikers start their descent at daybreak. Around 300,000 people come to climb one of japans most famous national symbols every year.: by elisemesa, Views[359]
         		 The top of the Mountain has a Temple and Torii gate signaling a successful hike to the climbers. Reaching the summit by sunrise is a key part of the entire excursion. It's described as seeing the sun rise over a sea of clouds. The sunrise from the top of Mt. Fuji is so powerful it is considered a deity and is called Goraiko. : by elisemesa, Views[936]
     
    About 80 meters to the volcano's crater and the sun is just starting to peak up above a dark hiking trail.: by elisemesa, Views[399]
         		 Japanese people start the climb at nightfall to reach the summit for sunrise. Here, you can see the moon rising over the city of Fujiyoshida.: by elisemesa, Views[518]
         		 Walk through Fushimi Inari Shrine: by benblenner, Views[359]
         		 The human runner: by benblenner, Views[387]
         		 The beautiful Bamboo forest in Kyoto: by benblenner, Views[863]
     
    Behind the scenes of a food court: by benblenner, Views[391]
         		 Mother & her two children: by benblenner, Views[373]
         		 Be at Peace Shakujiei and fly free: by michiko, Views[287]
         		 Rest and be still in the Haka beside Okaa-san & Otou-san: by michiko, Views[315]
         		 Juzu, Koden, Sutra, Kaimyō: by michiko, Views[316]
     
    Farewell to Okaa-san: by michiko, Views[273]
         		 My journey begins : by michiko, Views[241]
         		 Part of the temple in Sendai,Japan.A place where the tsunami happened.: by ohana, Views[336]
         		 Cherry blossom is a Japanese icon.It was beautiful on spring.: by ohana, Views[455]
         		 In the midst of all the tragedy, there seems such determination, such hope, such amazing resilience. I met people who had lost everything to the tsunami, but smiled and talked about the future in a truly humbling way. At Peace Jam the mothers can bring their children to work (saving on childcare costs) earn a decent income, and bond. I spoke to a few of the women, who told me they love working at Peace Jam because it is a healing environment to be in, gives them hope, friendship and a much-needed wage and that they are endlessly thankful for Mr. Sato’s help.: by hollie_h, Views[634]
     
    Around 80% of businesses were destroyed in Kesennuma, so the plight now remains: there is just no work. Enter Ken Sato, a man who is making a real difference. After the tsunami hit, he said he felt like it was the end of the world. He looked around and saw the plight of people all around him, particularly mothers with young babies. So he decided to do something about it. He began simply – by asking people what they needed (milk, diapers) and driving to other towns to find it for them. When demand increased and more people became interested, he began a blog where people could list what they needed and others could list what they had for offer, and he began distributing these regularly. Soon after he realized the biggest need was employment. So being the entrepreneur he is, he used his savings to start his own NGO called Peace Jam, a jam making factory and a small sewing factory, where he hires mothers with children.: by hollie_h, Views[666]
         		 I couldn’t believe the tragedy: whole towns were wiped out by the tsunami, flattened to the ground. With this photo, I wanted to capture the haunting, eeriness that came from seeing hundreds of foundations of buildings, like skeletons. Flowers are left huddles together where homes once stood, and in the ironically peaceful, beautiful backdrop, those houses that were lucky enough to withstand the tsunami look on.: by hollie_h, Views[550]
         		 Opposite one of the only remaining buildings still standing in this area (a 6 story hotel where nothing remains except an empty shell from the 5th story down, showing just how high the wave was) was a space where a baseball pitch used to be. It was very quiet here, very calm. A flock of birds flew by just after I took this photo and together with the still floodwater and rolling hills almost made the scene seem peaceful. The harsh reminder of reality comes in the form of four floodlights, standing like lonely sentinels, the only notable thing that pierces the now desolate horizon.: by hollie_h, Views[517]
         		 The March 2011 Pacific Coast Earthquake and Tsunami was truly devastating. I recently got to visit areas in the Miyagi province ruined by the disaster, like Kesennuma. When this ship loomed out of the dusk as we drove through the devastated city, I could do nothing but gasp and a cold feeling washed over me. Asking to stop the car, I got out and noticed the ship completely blocked off an entire side road, lying across it like an eerie blockade, surrounded by a makeshift shrine with flowers. I couldn’t grasp the sheer vastness of it but my Japanese colleague explained it had been one of many, many ships, some even bigger, that had been catapulted inland with the almighty tsunami. The rest were removed eventually, but this one remains as a memorial, a decision that has divided local residents: some feel it is a poignant reminder of all those that lost their lives, others feel it is too painful to see it everyday.: by hollie_h, Views[1248]
         		 Luckyly I have sown the femous montain Fuji in Japan.: by ohana, Views[400]
     
    The figure called Hanoman is one of Hindu Gods in the story of Ramayana : by ohana, Views[572]
         		 Beautiful sunset at Bintuni bay,Papua afer I finished my work.: by ohana, Views[539]
         		 This photo was taken during a visit to the Edo museum. These tablets are roughly 600-750 years old...: by thomasgordon, Views[296]
         		 A photo taken at the Japanese garden in Tokyo. The garden actually owns cats to kill and eat field mice and rats to prevend any destruction.: by thomasgordon, Views[400]
         		 A typical night in the truly sleepless city.: by thomasgordon, Views[405]
     
    The oldest buddist temple in the area.
         		 The castle at Disney Land is actually a gift shop...: by thomasgordon, Views[356]
         		 The view of Oshima island from its highest point at the top of Turtle Mountain (Kame-yama). At the time of the tsunami Murakami-san was visiting Kesennuma and for five days he took shelter in an abandoned house there before finally returning to find his house destroyed and grandma missing. Immediately after the disaster he and his fellow volunteer fire-fighters were active in helping with rescues and putting out the fires that were spreading from burning chemical plants in nearby Kesennuma. : by inaka, Views[573]
         		 View over the damaged harbour facilities at Otomo fishing port. In the distance float newly constructed scallop fishing platforms. Local fisheries have been slowly getting back into operation but often at a smaller scale than before.: by inaka, Views[353]
         		 The March 11th tsunami reached within just a few feet of Kamaishi church and in the days after it was used as a shelter for local people whose homes had been destroyed. Previously just open to the local congregation it's been opened to the wider community as a kindergarten and meeting place. One example of local groups and organisations helping families by giving them the time and support to get on with their lives.: by inaka, Views[583]
     
    Nehama beach. I came here at 6am after hearing from a local physio therapist that this had been his favourite time of the day to visit. This man had lost family members and his home near to the beach and this period of time around the anniversary was proving deeply sad for him. We spoke for a short time and he said I should go see how sand was finally returning to Nehama and that he was sorry he couldn't take me.: by inaka, Views[470]
         		 Early morning by the irori hearth at Tomaya Inn. This was my first day in tsunami scared Tohoku and I found myself staying the amazingly generous and just lovely Mr and Mrs Tomaya.: by inaka, Views[681]
         		 The old mercantile culture of Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market, a 78 years old bustling, chaotic, dark and damp inside the warehouse containing 1600 stalls is the largest of its kind in the world. Due to health and safety concern and to create a modern market it is to be vacated after 2013 and moved when the construction of the new fish market is complete. As Tokyo is constantly being rebuilt and reinvented, there is a sense of nostalgia that part of the city and traditional culture is being lost. : by thidatint, Views[1139]
         		 A glimpse of new Sky Tree Tower, the tallest tower in the world from a street along downtown Tokyo, Asakusa area. As welll as revitalising the Asakusa surrounding area and Tokyo’s skyline, the tower’s completion a year after the earthquake and tsunami disaster is seen as a sign of nation’s recovery.: by thidatint, Views[1047]
         		 Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center 2012. This really interesting new piece of architecture in one of the oldest part of downtown of Tokyo Asakusa brings something of an injection of life into the area. The building’s starkly contrasts its surroundings with its modern, glassy facade and unconventional form. : by thidatint, Views[2644]
     
    Prada Flagship store 2003. Tokyo’s Omotesando Boulevard is a stunning catwalk of high-end contemporary fashion and dramatic architecture build in the 2000s. To make a fashion statement in Tokyo, it’s no longer enough to create a shop interior. This store stands out, a building type that is part billboard and part architectural gift-wrapping. : by thidatint, Views[3480]
         		 Nakagin Capsule Tower, 1972. Tokyo urban landscape is shaped by history of war and natural disaster and continual process of restructuring and growth. This eccentric residential and office building which looks like stack of washing machines is an icon of the postwar Metabolist movement. It is now in a state of disrepair and it is due for demolition and redevelopment. : by thidatint, Views[1601]
         		 Reflection both of a puddle on the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo, Japan. : by hendraeka, Views[354]
         		 A bird flying over the Sumida River, Tokyo Japan. PHOTO : HENDRA EKA: by hendraeka, Views[541]
         		 A female tourist photographing rows of lights on display at the Tokyo Tower. : by hendraeka, Views[393]
     
    A worker blowing with cold hands, in one of the streets in the city of Tokyo.: by hendraeka, Views[379]
         		 Two elderly mother walking down the street crossing Ginza, Tokyo, Japan.: by hendraeka, Views[527]
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