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Power DownThe light goes down behind a power station in Beaverton, OR, near the local nature park I had been walking through.
Senso-ji at nightSenso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo. This is Tokyo's oldest temple, completed in 645. That's the year 645.
Senso-ji pagoda with Tokyo Sky Tree photobombSenso-ji may be the star of this show, but the Tokyo Sky Tree is not going to be ignored.
Senso-ji 5 story pagodaThe beautiful 5 story pagoda at Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, at night.
Yoshino Park PalmsI remember these trees from when I was little, but I think there were fewer of them, mostly around the perimeter of this little section of Yoshino Park. The little hill in the background is where the Sakurajima viewpoint is located.
Yoshino Park still pondYoshino Park has changed surpisingly little in the past 42 years, but this little pond with its stone lanterns and quiet footpaths postdates my childhood in Kagoshima.
Yoshino Park EntranceAfter 42 years, this simple park entrance was quite the sight. Yoshino Park in Kagoshima.
Tenmonkan Dori by YamakatayaYamakataya isn't really what it was before, but it was a fun department store with books and toys, along with the requisite boring adult department store stuff. Located in Kagoshima next to Tenmonkan Dori.
Sakurajima from Yoshino ParkOur visit to Yoshino Park was so wonderful for many reasons, high amongst them me being able to stare across the bay at Sakurajima for the first time in 42 years.
Kagoshima TramPublic transportation in Japan is amazing, and Kagoshima's trams are just one of the many reasons why.
The Tenmonkan!I don't know when it became described as THE Tenmonkan, but we knew it as Tenmonkan. Kagoshima's shopping highlight (and home to lots of good food)!
Jyujiya Record StoreI don't know if this is THE Jyujiya of our youth, but it's where Jyujiya is now. Jyujiya in Kagoshima had a multi-story record shop and a soundproof recording studio. It was amazing.
Panini sandwich at Maeda Coffee in KyotoOur first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).
Stone Pagoda and stone memorial markers at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji TempleThe stone pagoda and memorial markers at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple in Kyoto.
Stone Figures at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji TempleLittle stone figures just inside the entrance of Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple in Kyoto.
Stone Figures at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji TempleLittle stone figures just inside the entrance of Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple in Kyoto.
Stairs at the entry to Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji TempleStairs at the entry to Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple in Kyoto.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple Entry SignThe sign at the entrance in Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Kyoto.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Buddha ShrineThe beautiful Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji temple Buddha shrine outside of Kyoto.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo ForestOlivia in the bamboo forest at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple Bamboo Forest outside of Kyoto. Shot on my iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Temple BuddhaThe temple Buddha at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji outside of Kyoto is surrounded by the memories of 8,000 people who died alone, commemorated in the form of stone markers.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo ForestAnother photo of Olivia's of the Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo Forest.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo ForestAnother photo of Olivia's of the Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo Forest.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo ForestAnother photo of Olivia's of the Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji Bamboo Forest.
Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji BambooOlivia took this wonderfully framed photo of the bamboo forest at Adashino Nenbutsu-Ji temple Buddha shrine outside of Kyoto on her iPhone.
Hot egg sandwich at Maeda Coffee in KyotoOur first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).
Combo sandwich at Maeda Coffee in KyotoOur first day in Kyoto, Olivia found this great little coffee shop called Maeda Coffee (https://www.maedacoffee.com), which had food and drink worth returning for (and we did).
Suwa-jinja Shinto ShrineJust east of old town Karuizawa rests a cute little Shinto shrine, Suwa-jinja. It was supposedly originally built in 1882.
Suwa-jinja Shinto ShrineThe Suwa-jinja Shinto shrine east of old town Karuizawa. It was supposedly originally built in 1882.
Karuizawa Yagasaki River BridgeYagasaki River bridge northeast of old town Karuizawa.
Karuizawa Yagasaki River BridgeJust east of old town Karuizawa, the Yagasaki River bridge takes us up towards the house where I lived as a boy. This view is looking back towards the town.
Toge-MichiJust up above old town Karuizawa lies a nice little walk through the hills. My daughter Olivia and I wandered around up here for at least an hour one particular evening.
Tokyo Sky TreeOur first full day in Tokyo, we walked around and happened to catch some views of the Tokyo Sky Tree across the river from Asakusa in Sumida.
Newport LighthouseThe iconic Newport Lighthouse standing tall against the backdrop of a hazy sky.
Sakurajima from Yoshino ParkWe loved spending time in Yoshino Park when I was a kid, and its amazing view of Sakurajima was certainly part of the reason. This photo is my dad's. I'm not actually sure what year this was.
Sakurajima from our Yoshino houseThis is a view of Sakurajima from our house in Yoshino, exact year unknown. It would have been between 1975 and 1977, I think. Photo taken by my dad.
Karuizawa in WinterLooking down the hill at old town Karuizawa. I'm not sure of the exact date of this photo taken by my dad. I think it's either winter 1974 or 75 because I think we were in Kagoshima by winter 1976.