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Itsukushima Shrine, near Hiroshima, Japan

November 18, 2019September 29, 2013 by Tom Bartel

The Itsukushima shrine, a torii arch set into the sea near Hiroshima, and its attendant Noh theater stage, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Zenkoji Temple, Nagano, Japan

August 13, 2024September 20, 2013 by Tom Bartel

Zenkoji Temple in Nagano offers a variety of religious images best taken in context.

Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto, Japan

September 20, 2013 by Tom Bartel

We toured the castle at Matsumoto, which is entirely made out of wood, btw, while we waited for the light to swing around and hit the “good” side of the … Read more

Roadside Shinto Shrine, Nikko, Japan

June 30, 2024September 16, 2013 by Tom Bartel

This Shinto shrine was tucked into a hillside right next to the highway. Nikko is the home to some of the most distinctive Shinto shrines in Japan.

National Championships, Sumo Wrestling, Tokyo

November 15, 2019September 15, 2013 by Tom Bartel

For some reason the first day of the national Sumo Wrestling tournament in Tokyo reminded me a bit of bullfighting in Spain. There’s a lot of traditional pomp, a lot … Read more

Haleakala Volcano Crater, Maui, Hawaii

November 26, 2018September 2, 2013 by Tom Bartel

The crater at the Haleakala Volcano National Park on Maui was not made by an eruption, but by the constant erosion of the wind and rain in the time since … Read more

Durham Cathedral, England

December 6, 2019August 1, 2013 by Tom Bartel

The pillars and walls at Durham Cathedral, built in the 11th Century, are so massive when compared to the delicacy of the Exeter Cathedral, built almost 400 years later. The bulk is relieved slightly by carved design visible on the left pillars, but the overall sense is one of pure weight.

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