Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Japan 2012


We hit up Tokyo, Takayama, and Kyoto all in 2 weeks.  I really love this country! Such gracious people, efficient in every manner and the place is super clean. Fashion, food, all on point and aesthetics were beautiful.  I encourage everyone to put Japan on their countries to visit.  Food pictures coming in next post.  For now, enjoy the scenery...


Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo - A potential buyer checking out the Tuna

Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo - One of the most chaotic intersections in the city

Park in Tokyo - Locals love to picnic when Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom


Harajuku district, Tokyo - Lots of the young generation with great shopping
Tokyo - style, style, style; people watching was at it's finest

Takayama - Small town a few hours from the Japanese Alps
Takayama - Hida Folk Village

Takayama Famer's Market - Same in season as LA; spring onions, fiddlehead ferns


Temple in Takayama

Sake Barrels

Kyoto - Chion-in Temple 

Kyoto - Only 100 working geishas left in Kyoto, we saw 2; always passing through the night

  


                                                
Kyoto - Kiyomizu - Dera Temple


Kyoto - Famed Zen Rock Garden, Ryoan-Ji Temple


Kyoto - Kinkaku-Ji Temple (the Golden Pavilion)



Photos courtesy of: Vin Tran