Sunday, January 28, 2007

Some photos

Some photos from the Nagoya area. This is Nagoya Jou (castle):
This is a close up of the Golden Dolphins on the top of the castle.
Some Flag things:
Taken at Osu Kannon Temple. There were pigeons everywhere!! :

This is a cleansing ritual taken at Nittaiji temple. There was a festival too:
This food is Okonomiyaki, its amazing. Nittaiji festival:
Buddha statue at a cemetary in Yagoto Kashoji Temple:


This is a buddha figure at Yagoto Koshiji Temple:


Same statue from a different angle:

Cranes:

Some Oji-chan with pigeons:

Another type of cleansing ritual. They are putting their hands in the insense and smke and pat themselves with it. Taken at Osu Kannon temple during the antique market:

This random dog kept following this little old lady (Osu antique market) :


Creepy "Antique" Dolls:


One more creey doll just because:

4 comments:

kristin said...

okonomiyaki! yum! I love your pictures, they're really beautiful. ^_^

Mrs. Tolomeo said...

Nice pictures, Michael! I like that you included people in them, it gives them a more human touch. Can't wait to see more.

Elena said...
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Elena said...

(oops, must have removed the comment by accident. >_>))

Konban wa! Ogenki desu ka? Watashi wa ii desu...for the most part. XD Lots of snow here, I tell you. Shoveling it all is no fun. You took some great pictures...you're really good at it. Hope to see more soon-and hear more soon. And good news! I may be taking a Japanese class this fall at UIC! Isn't that awesome? I can't wait! Ja, matte ne.