Kansai, Japan

[acparsons76]

Just returned from the Kansai Region of Japan(Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) It's summer, so it's often rainy, hot, and humid. Such a wonderful area to photograph. Here are some of the shots from the trip.

One of the most important foods in Osaka is takoyaki, an octopus ball. They are the most prominent restaurants.

Kyoto is an awesome place, however is difficult to get shots without a ton of people in them.

The number of people that use bikes for transport is amazing, biking even in the rain.

Karaoke in the park is an interesting pastime.

Interesting architecture.

 

[kayumanggisnapshot1]

Just returned from the Kansai Region of Japan(Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) It's summer, so it's often rainy, hot, and humid. Such a wonderful area to photograph. Here are some of the shots from the trip.

One of the most important foods in Osaka is takoyaki, an octopus ball. They are the most prominent restaurants.
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Kyoto is an awesome place, however is difficult to get shots without a ton of people in them.
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The number of people that use bikes for transport is amazing, biking even in the rain.
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Karaoke in the park is an interesting pastime.
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Interesting architecture.
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Nice shots! Did you try okonomiyaki in Osaka?

 

[acparsons76]

Nice shots! Did you try okonomiyaki in Osaka?

Unfortunately, I did not. Loved the gyoza, ramen, and gyudon.

 

[kayumanggisnapshot1]

Unfortunately, I did not. Loved the gyoza, ramen, and gyudon.

Plus, a glass of highball. Missing Osaka so much.

 

[hiehdaak]

Just returned from the Kansai Region of Japan(Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) It's summer, so it's often rainy, hot, and humid. Such a wonderful area to photograph. Here are some of the shots from the trip.

One of the most important foods in Osaka is takoyaki, an octopus ball. They are the most prominent restaurants.
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Kyoto is an awesome place, however is difficult to get shots without a ton of people in them.
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The number of people that use bikes for transport is amazing, biking even in the rain.
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Karaoke in the park is an interesting pastime.
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Interesting architecture.
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