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Japan Photo Archive: Part Two

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Last month, in Japan Photo Archive: Part One, we (re)visited my trip to Japan in June, in June. This month, we (re)visit my trip to Japan in October, in July.

At this rate the stars just might realign, and all will be right with the world once again.

No pressure.

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Hijikata Toshizō is honored at Takahatafudoson, and immortalized with this powerful monument.
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The rugged coastline of Atami bears a startling resemblance to a Mediterranean or Californian scenic view.
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Ryosenji Temple, site where the Japan-US Treaty of Amity was signed by Japanese officials and U.S. Navy Commodore Matthew C. Perry in 1854, is now known as the “Hall of Opening the Nation.”
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The crystal blue waterfall of Jyoren-no-Taki in Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture cools and purifies the environment that is home to the best wasabi in Japan.
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The pachinko pavillion just outside Hachioji Eki (train station) towers over commuters and shoppers alike.
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Walking along Harmonica Yokocho in old Kichijoji, we feel time slow as we move forward through the narrow back alleys.
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Walking across water at Showa Kinen Koen (park) is a simple feat.
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Time appears to stand still at Showa Kinen Koen as we reflect upon the difference between perception and reality.
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In Tachikawa, takoyaki (octopus puffs) rest peacefully on my lap—only for a fleeting moment.
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Honoring the philanthropists of Takaosan (Mount Takao), the names of donors line the walkway up the beloved little mountain of Hachioji, a tidy suburb west of Tokyo.

When I reviewed over 2,000 photos from my trip to Japan this time, I could vividly recall every moment, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant on the surface. No moment is ever wasted, and every emotion felt or given resonates forever.

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