Taking pictures of Japan is a must for visitors and residents alike and there are so many great things to photograph that it can be overwhelming.  As an amateur photography buff I have recently taken on the personal challenge of capturing images that are not what you might expect to see in a photo album [...]

The beauty and tranquility of a well designed karesansui or dry garden is often spoken of but seldom experienced.  Take some time to visit one in person or simply meditate for a moment upon the images below from some of Japan’s most famous Zen gardens.
Banryutei Rock Garden

Image Credit: Flickr, Zen garden / Koya San
The Banryutei [...]

“A picture speaks a thousand words” and with that proverb in mind I invite you to tour Japan through the images in The Nihon Sun Japan Photo Gallery.  The gallery includes images that I took of Japanese gardens and Sumo as well as many other images that I consider distinctively Japanese and symbolic of the [...]