Trees, leaves, temples and shrines A beautiful timeless place Hike Japan calls us back Deslys Hunter Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2008
IwakiShrine
Hear nightingales’ call As we walk through the palace Engineering ‘feet’ Mignon Marks Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2007
ImperialPalaceKyoto
Sunrise at Nachi Flowers falling silently Camellia tree Bob Heffill Early Spring Imperial Pilgrimage Route April 2008
NachiGrandShrine
Philosopher’s walk Stringing beads of memories Onto threads of thought Sue Fraser Mountains of Central Japan September 2005
KiyomizuderaKyoto
November morning Leaves turn red, first snow falling Will the winter be cold? Stephen Wentworth West Japan Explorer November 2005
DaisenTemple
Jizo guiding souls To world of nothingness And eternal happiness Juliana Post Early Spring in the Heart of Japan 2004
Jizosnow
Temple bell calls us Six o’clock meditation High on Mount Koya Bob Heffill Imperial Pilgrimage Route September 2007
GreatbellGaran
Long-eared bronze Buddha Promising enlightenment What can you teach me? Ruth Greenham Mountains of Central Japan September 2005
TodaijiTempleNara
Matsumoto heat Was it only yesterday We froze on the peak? Simon Hein Moutains of Central Japan September 2009
MatsumotoCastle
Millions of children The temple stands serenely Japan’s Disneyland? Mike Keesee Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2007
KinkakujiTheGoldenPavilionKyoto
Cycling in Asuka Old and new stones, danger awaits Golden nature shines Chie Lee Mountains of Central Japan September 2007
CyclingAsuka
Walking through the woods Just me and my endorphins Japan mountain high Richard Thaler Early Spring Imperial Pilgrimage Route April 2008
AzusaRiverflowingKamikochi
Hiking in Japan Every step, each new pathway Brings new surprises Bonni Lee West Japan Explorer November 2008
TateyamaKamikochiAlpineRoutepath
Spearing through the clouds We reach Yari’s peak at dawn Breathless and in awe Sion Edwards Mountains of Central Japan September 2005
Yaripiercingclouds
Hokkaido’s challenge Asahidake conquered Hike Japan again Stephen Wentworth Hokkaido and North Main Island September 2006
FumarolesbelowAsahidake
Joy full in Japan Climbing Mount Aso with you My heart beats faster Stephen Wentworth West Japan Explorer November 2005
MountAsocrater
First signs of autumn Mellowing colours and fruit Picking blueberries Bob Heffill Mountains of Central Japan September 2009
Pickingblueberries
All five elements Hatred, jealousy, sorrow, want Peace I find in void Wen Chuan Imperial Pilgriamge Route October 2009
RestingenroutetoYari
Coming from afar Winding around the mountain trail Going nowhere fast Jonathan Said Mountains of Central Japan September 2007
WalkingNorthAlps
Urban plains reveal rural peaks Steep pine and cedar slopes to scramble Exertion rewarded with stunning vistas ... Les Sturch Mountains of Central Japan July 2008
OnMountJonen
Autumn colours set apart Maples, bamboo, and mountain ash Yet hide the shy monkeys of Kamikochi Neil Phillips Mountains of Central Japan September 2004
WalkingautumncolourbelowTsubakuro
Kumano Kodo Fall has arrived here softly Yellow brown red green Wen Chuan Imperial Pilgrimate Route October 2009
WenBobKumanopath
Ancient sculptured stone Zigzag pattern on a rock Gillian’s footprint John Vernon Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2007
AnotherwaysidestoppingplacestamppassportsPromisedLand
Friends made, blossoms viewed Sweat, tears, struggling up steep hills Fond memories made Agnes Thaler Early Spring Imperial Pilgrimage Route April 2008
Yunominehotspring
Inaccessible Unformatted images Ingrained memories Ali Ford West Japan Explorer November 2008
SunsetinAsuka
The weather was warm The babbling brooks heard nearby In the countryside Natasha Lehane Early Spring in the Heart of Japan May 2008
Off to localhotspringbaths in Shirkawago
Walking in wonder Sharing these moments in time New friends grow closer Bob Heffill Inperial Pilgrimage Route October 2009
TheWaterBoys
Japanese gardens Trees clipped into submission Rocks, moss, water, peace Ruth Greenham Mountains of Central Japan September 2005
GardenNijoCastle
Take a closer look Autumn red may not linger Lonely monk whispers Wen Chuan Imperial Pilgrimage Route October 2009
MonksKoya
Meet the mountain monk His conch, he blows, we listen Generous to all Steve King Imperial Pilgrimage Route October 2004
Gyojamountainmonkperformingtraditionalceremonygroup
Golden fields of rice Frogs, splashing herons stalking Harvest time arrives Neil Perry Mountains of Central Japan September 2004
JapanesefarmerstackingriceWakayama
Peaceful ryokan Paper walls, tatami mats Shuffling feet on floors Sylvia Eldridge Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2004
TraditionalelegancewarmgreetingKyoto
Bob san is the man He knows all about Japan But can’t produce geisha Martin Thompson Imperial Pilgrimage Route October 2003
KonpiraShrinefestival
Neat and orderly That's the way they do it here Better geta life Bob Heffill Recollections
Redgeta
It makes you wonder If there's no name, whether They'll find their geta Bob Heffill Recollections
Lacqueredgeta
Time and time again Same design, different patterns Cute, tartan tabi Bob Heffill Recollections
Trendytabi
Sad Japanese lady Performs the ancient ritual Bowing gracefully Judy Wenban-Smith West Japan Explorer November 2005
RetailtherapistsTakashimayadepartmentstoreKyoto
A strange place, Japan You reside on high tech throne Yet eat, sleep, on floor Patrick Squire Early Spring in the Heart of Japan March 2004
TokyoForum
The toilet hot seat Unaccustomed luxury I think I'll steal it Dermot Nelis Early Spring Imperial Pilgrimage Route March 2005
Toiletseat
Up, up, up, up, up Down, down, down, to hot cedar baths Delicious food served Penny King Imperial Pilgrimage Route May 2004
Unigreen beansm an sashimi
Leaf pressed in clay Negative to positive Potter’s miracle Alan Wenban-Smith West Japan Explorer 2007
Tajimayaki
History lives on In their imaginations Their fighting spirit Bob Heffill Recollections
GettingactKyoto
Below Iwaki Where the magic apples grow Hirosaki Neputa Bob Heffill Recollections
HirosakiNeputafestival
Beyond the mountains Lotus matrix world secrets Reflections on life Bob Heffill Recollections
YariPeakatsunrise
Recycled knickers Shochu and sake, that’s the way To Yarigatake Alexander Machlachlan Mountains of Central Japan September 2008
SunsetfromYarigatake