GHIBLI NEXT DOOR

At the Studio Ghibli Museum, where taking photos inside would have been a dream but, unfortunately, was not allowed and my Canon 5D is not exactly capable of taking sneaky shots

Words and other details at The Afterimage

ODAIBA BY DAY AND NIGHT

An entire day's worth of photos from Odaiba (お台場), particularly inside Venus Fort and Tokyo Leisure Land. Such a unique experience to be removed from the urban bustle of Tokyo and thrown into a wide expanse of suspended walkways and intricate novelties. Like all of Tokyo in cosplay mode.

More words and reflections on our excursion here at The Afterimage.

THEY PRAY IN RED & GOLD

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺), Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) and Ninna-ji (仁和寺), three pockets of serenity and silence, removed in many ways from the urban sprawl of high apartments and tightly packed streets. Doesn't mean you won't find people seeking the same beauty you are, but even huge crowds can't quite upset the feeling of slow contemplation.

More writing about our temple-hop route at The Afterimage.