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Sumo Novices : These photos were taken at the Kokugikan where the big Sumo events are held in Tokyo. The biggest stars of Sumo appear later in the day. However early in the morning you can see the Jonokuchi bouts - which are above trainee level but are the lowest ranks moving up in seniority to Makushita (junior grade). These photos were taken of Jonokuchi bouts. You'll see some have their hair out and others have the top knot. Once the sumo rises into the intermediate Juryo rank, he is allowed to wear a special topknot, shaped much like a gingko tree leaf, for bouts and official appearances. You'll see a few Juryo Sumos in these pictures. CLICK ON SLIDESHOW TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER FOR OPTIMUM VIEWING.

Sumo Novices

These photos were taken at the Kokugikan where the big Sumo events are ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2009 11:50pm PST

Kamakura Samurai Archers : The main reason for going was to see the action. With family in train its not easy to be really focussed on what you want to do photographically. Additionally, the sun was blazingly brilliant, lots of shadows, and the seating we had was excellent for viewing but awful for photography as we were facing right into the sun. So....this was the best I could do under the circumstances. The trick would be to go back a second time "knowing the lay of the land" and be better prepared. That aside, hope you enjoy looking at some shots of a fantastically colourful and interesting day. As always, click on SLIDESHOW and select your preferred viewing speed (top left corner), then sit back and enjoy.

Kamakura Samurai Archers

The main reason for going was to see the action. With family in train ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2008 5:26am PST

Mount Nokogiri, Japan : We had a day trip to Nokogiriyama, meaning "sawtooth mountain", a group of Buddhist temples cut into sheer cliffs on the Boso peninsula. A rope-way gondola (we call them cable cars) takes you up to the top, and on a clear day you can see spectacular 180-degree panorama spanning Chiba, Tokyo, and Yokohama to the north, Mount Fuji to the west, and Izu Oshima and Niijima to the south. It is also the location of Nihonji Temple, built in 725 AD which has a stone buddha statue (31.05m) one of the largest buddha statues in Japan. Additionally there are approx. 1500 stone Buddha carvings created in 1798 in the rocks around Nokogiriyama. The boys had particular fun trying to encourage the return of a rather cheeky eagle who swooped Callum and stole his hot dog right out of his hand. CLICK ON SLIDESHOW (top right) FOR OPTIMAL VIEWING & FEEL FREE TO ADD COMMENTS BELOW.

Mount Nokogiri, Japan

We had a day trip to Nokogiriyama, meaning "sawtooth mountain", a grou ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2008 6:27am PST

Odawara, Japan : Went with a few girls on the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Odawara, a small city by the coast near Hakone to see Odawara Castle. Then took a small train (20 mins) to Kaisei to find an ancient cedar forest, home to a beautiful Soto Zen buddhist temple that few people know exists - certainly off the general tourist track. Also visited an old Japanese farmhouse now open to the public, walked through rice paddies to the Sakawa River and then along the river to the station. Taking the train back to Odawara. My dear friend, Maryanne and I decided to overnight in Odawara and reward all the walking/hiking with a spa session at the Odawara Hilton - which I will absolutely be going back to! As always - click on SLIDESHOW for optimal viewing of the photos.... Enjoy. xxx Max

Odawara, Japan

Went with a few girls on the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Odawara, a s ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2008 4:55pm PST

Burma (Myanmar) : This trip began by flying into Yangon and taking a connecting flight to Bagan (Pagan) where we spent some time visiting the Ananda Pagoda, Shewzigon and other interesting sites. We then boarded the Pandaw, built by the Irrawaddy Flottilla Company and cruised down the Irrawaddy to Mandalay, stopping at little known villages, relatively unspoilt such as Thein Gone - a rural village with 125 households, and Yandabo, a small village with no road access to the rest of the world and entirely dependent on the river. The temples of Bagan, and the people of the Irrawaddy will remain etched in my memory forever.

Burma (Myanmar)

This trip began by flying into Yangon and taking a connecting flight t ...

Updated: Dec 07, 2008 3:41am PST

Sundays in Harajuku, Tokyo : This is just a collection of photos I have taken in Harajuku from time to time during 2008-2009 and will continue to add to. What I love about Harajuku is anything goes. Dare to be different. State your own brand of style. From the individual stylings of Harajuku teenagers springs a great wealth of young fashion designers who have an amazing eye for piecing together fabrics with the a unique eye for cutting, layering and detailing. One of my favourite things to do is sit in one of the street cafes and watch the action.

Sundays in Harajuku, Tokyo

This is just a collection of photos I have taken in Harajuku from time ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 8:26pm PST

Mount Fuji : First attempt. Need to go back and hope for better visibility. Maybe perspective from a different area. Always learning....

Mount Fuji

First attempt. Need to go back and hope for better visibility. Mayb ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2009 12:29am PST