GREEN PLANET, TRAVEL

Hidden

Large gardens and thick forests are landmarks to several metropolitan areas of Japan. Hidden in these peaceful greens, Japanese tradition unfolds.

Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Temple roof, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Nanzenji Temple, view from the entrance gate, Kyoto

Nanzenji Temple, girls in traditional Yukata clothes, view from the entrance gate, Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Covered bridge above tree tops, Ryoan-ji  Temple, Kyoto

Groom at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Waiting groom at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Zen Buddhist temple, Kyoto

The golden phoenix of Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Zen Buddhist temple, Kyoto

Umeo gardens, Tokyo

End of the working day at Umeo gardens, Tokyo

Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine

PEOPLE, STREET, TRAVEL

Not all is Geisha

For their 20th birthday, Japanese girls dress kimonos and walk the streets of Kyoto (and to a lesser extent of Tokyo). Much rarer is to meet a Geisha. It happened in Kyoto, just before she quickly disappeared in a taxi after a special evening at the restaurant.

Kyoto's motto: dress (kimonos) 'til you drop

Kyoto’s motto: dress (kimonos) ’til you drop

Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Tourists at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto

Kimono girls at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto

Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

It is a tradition of many to get married (or just photo-shooted?) at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

A Geisha in Gion district, Kyoto

A Geisha in Gion, the theater district of Kyoto

Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine

GREEN PLANET, TRAVEL

Spiritual elements

Stone, water and wood: the spiritual geometry of Japan is based on few natural elements, blended as nature would do.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto

Wood bridge, Shosei-en Garden,Kyoto

Wooden bridge, Shosei-en Garden ,Kyoto

Zen garden at Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

The Zen garden at Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Tea room, Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto

Tea room, Nanzen-ji gardens, Kyoto

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine

STREET, TRAVEL

Never alone

Either single or surrounded by crowd: the giant banners of Tokyo and Osaka will never let you alone.

Ueno entertainment district, Tokyo

Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shinjuku shopping street, Tokyo

Shinjuku district, Tokyo

Harajuku

shopping district, Tokyo

Dotonbori, night-life hottest-spot of Osaka.

Dotonbori, night-life hottest-spot of Osaka.

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, world's most busy crossing

Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, world’s most busy crossing

Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine

REPORTAGE, TRAVEL

Japan of mine

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay.

Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay.

 

From the urban landscapes of Tokyo and Hiroshima to the hot-springs of Kinosaki-Onsen. Through the Buddhist temples of Nara, the imperial city of Kyoto and modern Osaka, a photographic reportage on the several faces of Japan.

Artborghi photographers Lorenzo and Maria Francesca will guide you through Japan of mine in the coming weeks. Below the links to the up-to-now published episodes of Japan of mine.

 

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