Glimpses of Japan

This is a blog dedicated to scenes and snap-shots of Japan. If you're in many ways interested in Japanese culture, lifestyle and beauty this is the right place for you. We will also try to stay seasonal. For example we will refrain from posting winter photos in summer and the other way round. The title "kawa akari" (川明かり) means "sunset reflecting on a river". Please feel free to ask if you are not sure about or want to know something. We will always reply to whatever question you might have! If you are interested in Japanese architecture, please check our blog Juutaku. You can find the link below.

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Matsuyama Castle, Japan.  Photography by cameranew on Flickr

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あばれ祭 Abare festival

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Photography by photo_taku

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Foxes in Aichi

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京都の花（真希乃）さん-8

20121024-DSC07853 １０月２３日に真希乃（ Makino）さんが襟替されました。24日には訪問着でのあいさつ回りがありました。

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Geiko Katsusa and Maiko Satoha dancing at Kamishiken Bon Odori by canoneosmk3

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Peony-motif furisode. 1990s, Japan. An ostentatious silk furisode featuring ‘botan’ (peony) motifs. Silver glazing outlining and some use of ‘kinkoma’ (couching). 52” from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 67” height. The Kimono Gallery

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Tea of heaven.

Saitama, Japan.

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Fireflies and torii gate.  by Japanese photographer Ryogo Urata

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Hot spa with cool snow

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Spring-limited ‘Sakura Matcha Parfait’ from 'Itokyuemon’ in Uji, Kyoto is coming again this year｜Japaan

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Obi and kimono by Gofukuyasan

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Fujiya Hotel, located in the hot spring resort of Hakone, outside of Tokyo, is one of the most traditional resort hotels in Japan.

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Kanazawa, Japan. Photography by Eiichi Yoshioka

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Shirakawa-go, Japan. Photography by TAKU @maybeeeeem