Posts Tagged ‘ gardens ’

Capture Your Own Unique View of Japan

Aug 3rd, 2009 | By | Category: Travel

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 […]



Zen Gardens – Pockets of Tranquility

Jun 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Kyoto, Parks, Gardens & Nature

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 […]



The Nihon Sun Photo Gallery

Nov 5th, 2008 | By | Category: Photo Gallery

“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 […]