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  • Bundle of Palm Fronds, used for making canang sari or Hindu offerings.  Natural materials are still often used in Bali for wrapping things, such as foods and offerings.
    palm-fronds-01.jpg
  • Hutong life, as described by Beijingers, usually means local or courtyard life.  Yet the hutong, or alleys, are dear to the hearts of the citizens of this city.  Hutong life refers not only to the alleyways, but mostly to the neighborly way of life that is said to be disappearing.
    chinese-cart-1.jpg
  • Wicker chair and papaya on the veranda of a colonial villa in Galle Fort, a preserved area of Galle, Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    galle-still-life-1.jpg
  • Kappabashi Wooden and Lacquer Bowls - Kappabashi is a street in Asakusa devoted to shops supplying the kitchen and restaurant trade. These shops sell everything from knives, restaurant decorations, tableware, glassware - you name it.  It is most famous for its plastic display food samples found in Japanese restaurants to display their menus. The street has also become an offbeat tourist destination thanks to the wacky displays and unique items found only in Japan.
    kappabashi-1.jpg
  • Khao lam is sticky rice with coconut cream cooked in specially prepared bamboo sections.  It can be prepared with white or purple varieties of glutinous rice. Sometimes a few beans or nuts are added and mixed in with the rice.
    khao-lam.jpg
  • Kanom Beung a Thai Snack, originally a royal delicacy, is a kind of Thai cracker with embedded coriander leaves and dry shrimp, coated with a sweet and sour glaze.  Khanom bueang is also known as crispy pancakes in English, a popular form of street food in Thailand.
    thai-crackers-1.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of penises or rather phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons - make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-4.jpg
  • Marking the beginning of the three month Buddhist Lent,  monks go on retreat during this time to practice meditation.  To mark the beginning of this period, many temples organize offerings of giant candles to the monks, while other temples have processions where worshippers offer flowers. The classic flower offered is "dancing lady ginger" globba winitti.
    buddhist-lent-03.jpg
  • Interspersed with the Chinese and Vietnamese architectural gems are 19th century wooden houses that show both influences from east and west. Adding color to this already eclectic mixture are numerous examples of Hoi An's French Colonial past. These simple but elegant buildings, most of them well preserved or renovated.  This interesting mix of architecture has given the town its UNESCO World Heritage Status.
    hoi-an-architecture-6.jpg
  • Kappabashi Kitchenware Cookie Cutters -  Kappabashi shops sell everything from knives, restaurant decorations, and kitchen ware.  It is well known for its colorful plastic display food samples found in Japanese restaurants to display their offerings.
    kappabashi-1.jpg
  • Kappabashi Basket Store - Kappabashi is a street in Tokyo which is almost entirely populated with shops supplying the restaurant trade. These shops sell everything from knives, restaurant decorations, plastic display food samples found in Japanese restaurants to display their menus. The street has also become an offbeat tourist destination thanks to the wacky displays and unique souvenir items found only in Japan.  The street's name is believed to come from the popular mythical creature, the Kappa, a Japanese water demon.
    kappabashi-9.jpg
  • Kappabashi Ceramics Display - Kappabashi is a street in Tokyo full of shops supplying the restaurant trade with everything from ceramics, glassware, knives, restaurant decorations.
    kappabashi-23.jpg
  • Everlasting straw flower is abundant in Baguio and has become one of the most popular souvenirs for visitors.  The straw flower is also one of the featured flowers in the Panagbenga Flower Festival because of its local associations.  The daisy like straw flower is a great addition to any garden. Nicknamed everlasting or paper daisies, strawflowers are long lasting and easy to grow. .
    everlasting-flowers-1.jpg
  • On Ko Kret island here are many artisans producing pottery . They are made by hand and follow the old traditional Mon style.  Mon people have always been skillful in pottery since their settlement in the delta of Irawadi River. Later, at the time of Mon?s installation to Thailand during the Thonburi era, pottery has become since then Nonthaburi?s oldest handicraft and symbol with the notably beautiful characteristic Mon design. Mon pottery, is known for its baked unglazed red clay carved with intricate patterns.
    ko-kret-pottery-2.jpg
  • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-1.jpg
  • Praying at Wat Intharavihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-2.jpg
  • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a temple located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik.  One of the main features is a 32-meter high standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or Phra Si Ariyamettrai  It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.
    Wat-Intharavihan-3.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of penises or rather phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons - make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-5.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of penises or rather phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons - make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-1.jpg
  • Thai Garlands - Thai garlands are called Phuang Malai.  Garlands are presented and worn at festive occasions, such as graduation, birthdays and weddings, or just for good luck.  Vendors selling a variety of flower garlands are to be found near temples, shrines, statues or even at street corners.
    bangkok-flower-market-6.jpg
  • Colorful Pants Display at Chatuchak Market - sometimes called the Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand, and one of the largest of the world.  It covers over 35 acres and contains more than 5,000 stalls not counting wandering vendors and street entertainers. On a good day the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors. The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods and even live animals.
    chatuchak-12.jpg
  • Kappabashi Basket Store - Kappabashi is a street in Tokyo which is almost entirely populated with shops supplying the restaurant trade. These shops sell everything from knives, restaurant decorations, plastic display food samples found in Japanese restaurants to display their menus. The street has also become an offbeat tourist destination thanks to the wacky displays and unique souvenir items found only in Japan.  The street's name is believed to come from the popular mythical creature, the Kappa, a Japanese water demon.
    kappabashi-10.jpg
  • Khao lam is sticky rice with coconut cream cooked in specially prepared bamboo sections.  It can be prepared with white or purple varieties of glutinous rice. Sometimes a few beans or nuts are added and mixed in with the rice.
    khao-lam-02.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of penises or rather phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons - make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-3.jpg
  • Literally hundreds of phallus statue or statuettes from small wooden carvings to big stone sculptures that stand ten feet tall and decorated with ribbons make this shrine quite unique. It honors Chao Mae Tubtim, a female fertility spirit. Women visit this shrine when they are trying to conceive, leaving offerings of lotus and jasmine.
    tuptim-shrine-2.jpg
  • Baskets at Chatuchak Market or sometimes written Jatujak or Weekend Market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and one of the largest of the world.  Frequently called J.J. it covers over 35 acres and contains more than 5,000 stalls not counting wandering vendors and street entertainers. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day. Most stalls are only open on Saturdays and Sundays. The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and even live animals.
    chatuchak-4.jpg
  • Sausages and Hot Dogs at Chatuchak Market - sometimes written Jatujak or Weekend Market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and one of the largest of the world.  Frequently called J.J. it covers over 35 acres and contains more than 5,000 stalls not counting wandering vendors and street entertainers. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day. Most stalls are only open on Saturdays and Sundays. The market offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, religious artifacts, collectibles, foods, and even live animals.
    chatuchak-11.jpg
  • Boots Fashion Display - besides the ever-changing fashion scene in Harajuku, the boutiques each have their own specialities, this one does boots.
    boots-display.jpg
  • Enmeiji is temple No. 54 on the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, dedicated to children lost in childbirth or aborted. The temple is unique in having two separate bell towers in its precincts. The temple was founded by Gyoki, and later restored by Kukai. It was renamed Enmeiji because it had previously had the same reading as No. 53 Enmyoji during the Meiji era. After several wars, they relocated the temple and settled at their present location.  Enmeiji is also called “The Temple of Long Life” and has been at its current location since 1727. Prayers for health and a long life are given here.
    temple-54-enmeiji-4.jpg
  • Enmeiji is temple No. 54 on the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, dedicated to children lost in childbirth or aborted. The temple is unique in having two separate bell towers in its precincts. The temple was founded by Gyoki, and later restored by Kukai. It was renamed Enmeiji because it had previously had the same reading as No. 53 Enmyoji during the Meiji era. After several wars, they relocated the temple and settled at their present location.  Enmeiji is also called “The Temple of Long Life” and has been at its current location since 1727. Prayers for health and a long life are given here.
    temple-54-enmeiji-3.jpg
  • Enmeiji is temple No. 54 on the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, dedicated to children lost in childbirth or aborted. The temple is unique in having two separate bell towers in its precincts. The temple was founded by Gyoki, and later restored by Kukai. It was renamed Enmeiji because it had previously had the same reading as No. 53 Enmyoji during the Meiji era. After several wars, they relocated the temple and settled at their present location.  Enmeiji is also called “The Temple of Long Life” and has been at its current location since 1727. Prayers for health and a long life are given here.
    temple-54-enmeiji-2.jpg
  • Enmeiji is temple No. 54 on the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, dedicated to children lost in childbirth or aborted. The temple is unique in having two separate bell towers in its precincts. The temple was founded by Gyoki, and later restored by Kukai. It was renamed Enmeiji because it had previously had the same reading as No. 53 Enmyoji during the Meiji era. After several wars, they relocated the temple and settled at their present location.  Enmeiji is also called “The Temple of Long Life” and has been at its current location since 1727. Prayers for health and a long life are given here.
    temple-54-enmeiji-1.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Pond Garden - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-12.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Garden Gate - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-8.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-4.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-14.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Pond Garden - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-11.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-6.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Garden Gate - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-2.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-16.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-15.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Pond Garden - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-7.jpg
  • Hakusa Sonso Tea Hut - Hakusasonso Garden was built over a period of 32 years on land that was formerly rice fields. The expansive garden includes many elements found in Japanese gardens: stone lanterns, water basins, and statues. Paths of stepping stones lead through mossy, thatched gates over small bridges and among the pieces of historic stonework. The 10,000-square meter site contains buildings such as a large studio he used for large works, a teahouse, and a personal Buddhist temple. There are also many works of stone art from the Heian to Kamakura periods. The garden was built by Hashimoto Kansetsu, an artist who was a member of the Kyoto art world from 1913 to 1945. The scenery in the garden changes throughout the four seasons, resembling the landscapes painted by Kansetsu. He possessed knowledge of ancient Japanese and Chinese classical history, as well as ancient and modern calligraphy art and poetry.  After deciding to become an artist he produced paintings incorporating the styles of various schools from inside and outside Japan. He is also known for creating many gardens throughtout his life though this garden is considered his best work. Hakusasonso garden was designated as a National Site of Scenic beauty by the Japanese government.
    hakusa-sonso-5.jpg
  • Most activities are carried out on the Mae Klong River or the connecting canals in the Amphawa area. This includes monks traveling from temple to temple and even collecting alms by boat.  Boats and waterways are still a way of life in this area, only two hours by train or car from Bangkok.
    amphawa-alms-2.jpg
  • Cigar store Indians are a kind of advertisement figure as in the past they were used to represent tobacconists. The figures are usually wooden sculptures and normally life sized.  They are still used for their original advertising purpose, though only rarely.  Early store owners used to use descriptive figures to advertise their store wares.  For  example, red and blue barber poles to advertise barber shops.  Because Native American Indians originally introduced tobacco to Europeans, it has always been associated with American Indians.  Because European carvers had never seen a Native American, early tobacconist Indians looked far from the reality.  Today even though both tobacco and tobacconist Indians are on the wan, they are still available for sale.
    cigar-store-indian-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-13.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-2.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-2.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-1.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-12.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-11.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-3.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-5.jpg
  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
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  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
    chang-phuak-gate-03.jpg
  • Irori is a Japanese hearth pit that is still found in rural farmhouses. Rural Japanese life revolved around the traditional irori hearth and played an essential role in farming communities lifestyle as a gathering place. Meals were prepared and also eaten as well as a place to keep warm.  Hanging over the irori hearth is a pothook, which is used to adjust the height of the pot over the fire.
    irori-3.jpg
  • Hua Hin is lucky to have many beautiful seaside communities with an abundance of fresh seafood.  Once a funky and lowly collection or ramshakle huts under Khao Takiab Hill, the Sea Market is THE source for lovers of the freshest seafood.  Still retaining s a touch of local life, fishermen next door to their family fish shops repairing nets, you know this is the real thing.  Originally most fish shops sold by the kilo, but nowadays they will cook up whatever you buy from them,  thus explaining its popularity.  In season, you will find crabs, shrimp, prawns, squid, snapper, mollosks and just about any fish that swims in the Gulf of Thailand
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  • Hua Hin Fisherman - Hua Hin Sea Market Thailand is lucky to have many beautiful seaside cities with an abundance of fresh seafood, and Hua Hin is certainly one of htem. , once a funky and lowly collection or ramshakle huts under Khao Takiab Hill, the Sea Market is THE source for lovers of the freshest seafood.  Still retaining s a touch of local life, fishermen next door to their family fish shops repairing nets, you know this is the real thing.  Originally most fish shops sold by the kilo, but nowadays they will cook up whatever you buy from them,  thus explaining its popularity.  In season, you will find crabs, shrimp, prawns, squid, snapper, mollosks and just about any fish that swims in the Gulf of Thailand
    hua-hin-fishing-port-2.jpg
  • Hua Hin Fisherman - Hua Hin Sea Market Thailand is lucky to have many beautiful seaside cities with an abundance of fresh seafood, and Hua Hin is certainly one of htem. , once a funky and lowly collection or ramshakle huts under Khao Takiab Hill, the Sea Market is THE source for lovers of the freshest seafood.  Still retaining s a touch of local life, fishermen next door to their family fish shops repairing nets, you know this is the real thing.  Originally most fish shops sold by the kilo, but nowadays they will cook up whatever you buy from them,  thus explaining its popularity.  In season, you will find crabs, shrimp, prawns, squid, snapper, mollosks and just about any fish that swims in the Gulf of Thailand
    hua-hin-fishing-port-1.jpg
  • Despite the traffic, the Old Quarter of Hanoi retains its original street layout and architecture. At the beginning of the 20th century the entire city consisted of only about 36 streets, most of which are now the old quarter. Each street had merchants and artisans specialized in a particular trade such as silk, jewellery, coffee and herbalists. Its small streets are still very much alive with color and local life.
    hanoi-street-scene.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    daisuke-joshinji-4.jpg
  • Joshinji Zen Garden - The Hondo main hall at Joshin-ji Temple was built in 1759 and has a striking zen garden next to the hall, one of the very few dry karesansui gardens in Tokyo. Joshin-ji Temple, also known as Kuhonbutsu is a large Jodo sect Buddhist temple in Jiyugaoka Tokyo.  The temple was established in 1678 and still maintains its original buildings . The grounds contain some of Tokyo’s oldest trees a few more than 700 years old.  Jōshin-ji is the home of the three Buddha Halls in front of the main Hall, devoted to Amida Buddha.  Each of the tall statues shows a different hand position, also known as Mudra, which have a symbolic meaning in esoteric Buddhism.  These Buddha Statues were the craftwork of the great master Kaseki Shonin who devoted his life to create nine different manifestations of the Amida Buddha.  The Niohmon Gate was completed in 1793. It houses a pair of fierce guardian divinities. Joshinji Kuhon Butsu is not listed as a tourist attraction and maintains its serenity as a working Jodo Buddhist temple without charing admissions, fees nor restrictions on entering.
    joshinji-garden-14.jpg
  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
    wall-0003.jpg
  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
    wall-0002.jpg
  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
    chang-phuak-gate-02.jpg
  • The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape.  40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats.  Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life.  Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications.  The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
    chang-phuak-gate-01.jpg
  • The Puerto Princesa Butterfly Eco Garden and Tribal Village - After exploring the butterfly enclosure, you will step into the life of the native Palawan. Palaw'ans are only one of the many indigenous peoples of Palawan that have been living in the province thousands of years. A few traits and trades have been preserved since younger generations are now adopting to modernisation. The tribal village is to preserve those remaining traits and trades visitors have the  chance to interact with these native people that still holds pure Palaw'an bloodline.
    Puerto-Princesa-Butterfly-Eco-Garden...jpg
  • The Puerto Princesa Butterfly Eco Garden and Tribal Village - After exploring the butterfly enclosure, you will step into the life of the native Palawan. Palaw'ans are only one of the many indigenous peoples of Palawan that have been living in the province thousands of years. A few traits and trades have been preserved since younger generations are now adopting to modernisation. The tribal village is to preserve those remaining traits and trades visitors have the  chance to interact with these native people that still holds pure Palaw'an bloodline.
    Puerto-Princesa-Butterfly-Eco-Garden...jpg
  • Irori is a Japanese hearth pit that is still found in rural farmhouses. Rural Japanese life revolved around the traditional irori hearth and played an essential role in farming communities lifestyle as a gathering place. Meals were prepared and also eaten as well as a place to keep warm.  Hanging over the irori hearth is a pothook, which is used to adjust the height of the pot over the fire.
    irori-1.jpg
  • The Puerto Princesa Butterfly Eco Garden and Tribal Village - After exploring the butterfly enclosure, you will step into the life of the native Palawan. Palaw'ans are only one of the many indigenous peoples of Palawan that have been living in the province thousands of years. A few traits and trades have been preserved since younger generations are now adopting to modernisation. The tribal village is to preserve those remaining traits and trades visitors have the  chance to interact with these native people that still holds pure Palaw'an bloodline.
    Puerto-Princesa-Butterfly-Eco-Garden...jpg
  • Irori is a Japanese hearth pit that is still found in rural farmhouses. Rural Japanese life revolved around the traditional irori hearth and played an essential role in farming communities lifestyle as a gathering place. Meals were prepared and also eaten as well as a place to keep warm.  Hanging over the irori hearth is a pothook, which is used to adjust the height of the pot over the fire.
    irori-2.jpg
  • An onsen is a term for hot springs in the Japanese language, though the term is often used describe the bathing facilities and inns around a hot springs town. A volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsen scattered along its length and breadth. Onsen were traditionally used as public bathing places. Onsen come in many types and shapes, including outdoor rotenburo and indoor baths. Onsen are a central feature of Japanese tourism often found out in the countryside but there a number of popular establishments still found within major cities. They are a major tourist attraction drawing Japanese couples, families or company groups who want to get away from the hectic life of the city to relax. Japanese often talk of the virtues of "naked communion".
    rotemburo-7.jpg
  • An onsen is a term for hot springs in the Japanese language, though the term is often used describe the bathing facilities and inns around a hot springs town. A volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of onsen scattered along its length and breadth. Onsen were traditionally used as public bathing places. Onsen come in many types and shapes, including outdoor rotenburo and indoor baths. Onsen are a central feature of Japanese tourism often found out in the countryside but there a number of popular establishments still found within major cities. They are a major tourist attraction drawing Japanese couples, families or company groups who want to get away from the hectic life of the city to relax. Japanese often talk of the virtues of "naked communion".
    rotemburo-8.jpg