Japan in frames 日本

▶ Short flight, big airplane – ANA 777‑200 A view of the moat and skyscrapers from the Osaka Castle Park. A picturesque sunset over the Kamo River (鴨川) in Kyoto. The riverbanks are one of the most popular spots for walking and relaxing in the city. Ishigaki – View to the north from the Emerald Sea Observatory Deck. Shinkansen N700S in JR West / JR Kyushu livery standing at Shin‑Osaka Station. A colorful manhole cover in Himeji featuring the image of a Zaku II robot against the backdrop of the castle and the art museum. Sunset view of Shuri Castle (首里城) in Naha, Okinawa. The distinctive red buildings and stone walls are a symbol of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom. Ishigaki – View to the west from the Emerald Sea Observatory Deck. Maple leafs in november Himeji Castle – the largest castle in Japan, surrounded by trees. ▶ Riding The World's Cutest Bullet Train Himeji Castle – the largest castle in Japan. A Japanese yakiniku‑style grill restaurant named Yakiniku no Dendo Kiyomizu Hall (焼肉の殿堂 キヨミズホール). A manhole cover featuring Himeji Castle in the city of Himeji. ▶ Flight to the Japanese Hawaii – Ishigaki – Flight + On‑site shots Osaka Castle – at night. ▶ Tokyo Okayama Castle Gionkaku Tower (祇園閣) at Daiun-in Temple in Kyoto. A distinctive pavilion featuring a copper roof topped with a bronze crane. A lifeguard tower at Emerald Beach (エメラルドビーチ) in Okinawa. White sand and clear blue ocean waters create a perfect tropical landscape. A picturesque sunset over the Kamo River (鴨川) in Kyoto. The riverbanks are one of the most popular spots for walking and relaxing in the city. Ryōzen Kannon in Kyoto – a 24-meter statue commemorating WWII victims. The temple complex houses soil brought from war cemeteries worldwide. A crow and a kitten guarding the map of Himeji Castle. クリームソーダ (kurīmu sōda) – A popular dessert consisting of (usually) melon‑flavored soda topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ishigaki – View to the south from the Emerald Sea Observatory Deck. Ishigaki beef served at the restaurant “Yakiniku 石垣島きたうち牧場 真栄里店” on Ishigaki Island. Top‑grade A5 Wagyu beef at the restaurant “Specialty Cow Restaurant Itamae Yakiniku Ichigyu Kobe Sannomiya Branch” in Kobe. A view from in front of the train station in the city of Himeji. Unique black castle - Okayama Castle Osaka Castle – at night. The famous Japanese neon sign in Himeji advertising the traditional “Ibo no Ito” noodles, distinguished by its illuminated motif of dragons and waves. A wall of vending machines offering drinks and ice cream. View from Umeda Sky Building Himeji Castle surrounded by trees – November. ▶ Shinkansen N700S from Tokyo to Shizuoka The three-story pagoda (Sanju-no-to) at the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple complex in Kyoto, beautifully framed by autumn trees.