end of the sakura season
By the time I took this, there were more petals on the ground than on the trees. Taken at Todoroki Fudousan, a temple in Setagaya-ku.
ivy on auto repair shop wall
taken in the neighborhood in Setagaya-ku
island at Rikugien
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Rikugien is one of the traditional Edo Period strolling gardens. It was designated by the national government in 1953 as a "special site of significant beauty" and is considered a national cultural asset.
momiji leaves in autumn
momiji (Japanese maple tree)
backlit momiji tree in autumn
taken at Rikugien
bridge silhouette
One of the many bridges at Rikugien. This one is at the end of a stream starting from a waterfall.
shadows on momiji
taken in the woods at Rikugien
momiji trees near rest stop
A momiji tree in autumn at Rikugien.
Rikugien at night
A view of the island in the pond.
momiji tree at night
A solitary tree lit up at Rikugien
a stand of bamboo trees
Another night shot at Rikugien.
bridge and momiji at night
A wooden bridge at Rikugien.
Photos in Japan and then some
Photographs taken in Japan, mostly in Tokyo, and other countries. Urban street photography, landscapes, traditional Japanese culture, etc.