Large gardens and thick forests are landmarks to several metropolitan areas of Japan. Hidden in these peaceful greens, Japanese tradition unfolds.
Temple roof, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay
Nanzenji Temple, girls in traditional Yukata clothes, view from the entrance gate, Kyoto
Covered bridge above tree tops, Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto
Waiting groom at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo
The golden phoenix of Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Zen Buddhist temple, Kyoto
End of the working day at Umeo gardens, Tokyo
Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine