Capture: You Know What They Say About Big Feet (Sensoji Temple Sandal)
Sensoji Temple (Sensō-ji) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. It’s Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant. In a city full of contemporary and cosmopolitan scenery, Sensoji serves as one of Tokyo’s traditional timestamps. Legend says that in 628 AD, two brothers went fishing and caught a small statue Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy (and also the name for Canon camera), out of the Sumida River. Despite they put the statue back into the river, it would always return to them. Consequently, Sensoji was built...
Read More#FriFotos: The Best
In honor of the Olympics, this weeks #FriFotos Theme is “The Best.” Instead of focusing on my best photos, here are some of my best travel experiences I’ve been able to capture in a moment. Enjoy! Best Off-The-Beach Snorkeling. Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Best Place to Discover Ruins for Yourself. Sian Ka’an, Mexico Best Chair. Period. Sayulita, Mexico Best Place for an Evening Cup of Coffee. Seattle, Washington,...
Read MoreCapture: Pedestrians of Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo, Japan is a layered city; pristine and calming views from its massive skyscrapers and organized chaos at the bottom. While you can capture these layers practically anywhere throughout the city, the separation of energy – the calm from the madness – is best witnessed at Shibuya Crossing. Once the crosswalk symbol turns on, hundred of pedestrians simultaneously make their way left, right, up, down, horizontally and vertically throughout the intersection – all while the bright lights illuminate the way in an unnatural neon rainbow. It’s a dizzying moment where you...
Read MoreVlog: Shinkansen ‘n’ Ramen (Japanese Bullet Train and Japanese Noodles)
If you’re traveling to Japan, make sure to include a trip on the Shinkansen (the Japanese bullet train) on your list of things to experience. The train moved at speeds up to 186 miles per hour but is so smooth that you could walk up and down the isles with scolding hot green tea without the fear of getting burned. Let’s also not forget the train has wifi, futuristic toilets Japan is famous for, and electrical outlets at each seat. Once you ride the Shinkansen, you’re never going to want to ride another train again. But the best part about riding the Shinkansen isn’t...
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Tokyo, Japan
Layer upon glowing layer, Tokyo has a heartbeat of its own. “Kami” is the Shinto word for ‘life force‘ or ‘spirit.’ It is the intangible layer that binds all things – both natural and man-made; both traditional and contemporary. From Shinto shrines to skyscrapers, or pink kimonos to pink hair, there is no better place to experience this vibrant aliveness than in the metropolis known as Tokyo. MINOTAUR RECOMMENDATIONS Culture: Tokyo is broken into many, many districts: Akibahara – “Electric City;” Omotesando – high-end shopping district, Shibuya, Ginza, etc....
Read MoreThe Minute Tour: Kamakura, Japan
The Ethereal Escape from Tokyo. Standing on the beach as Mount Fuji looms in the distance, it’s easy to feel like you are living Hokusai’s famous woodblock print “Great Wave.” Recognized as the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the original seat of the Shogun, Kamakura’s quiet nature is a welcome change from Tokyo. Easily reachable on Tokyo’s JR Subway line, Kamakura is a walker’s paradise and offers something for everyone: ancient temples and shrines, hiking paths, onsens, and some of the most delicious curry in Japan. Whether winter or summer, make...
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