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Japan: The Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Mysticism and Melancholy
The Yasaka Shrine remains a living witness to Japanese history and culture. Founded over a millennium ago, this shrine has passed through various periods of Japanese history and continues to be a spiritual and cultural pillar of the city of Kyoto. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here) Photographing the temples and shrines of Kyoto in the evening has something magical about it. Night falls early in Japan. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage for photographers. Exc
Japan Festival - Japan Club of Geneva, Carouge, Switzerland, 2014
4th - 5th October 2014
The Japan Club of Geneva organizes the 5th Japan Festival (Nihon Matsuri) in Carouge, Switzerland.
Japan: Shirahige and its Floating Torii on Lake Biwa
The Shirahige Shrine, located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, is famous for its floating Torii, a symbol of the transition from the profane world to the sacred. Founded over 2.000 years ago, it is one of the oldest shrines in the region. The vermillion red Torii provides a striking contrast with the lake and the surrounding mountains, attracting photographers and visitors from all over the world. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here) This shrine is
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