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My most recent trip, Japan, July 2016.

 

Last time we were in Japan it was winter and freezing! This time was Summer, bringing a different climate and showing us a different side to Japan.

 

Regardless of season, Japan maintains its incredible culture that is the Japanese people. From their demeanour, to their generosity and kindness, to their samurai history and their love of food! 

 

All the images below are straight out of the camera (either Fuji XE2 or Olympus TG3) with no retoucning or enhancing.

I feel travel photography should be pure and honest.

 

I hope you enjoy :) B 

Shinjuku District, Tokyo Japan

The city of Tokyo has so much to offer and never disappoints! With its famous Red Light District and Golden Gai bars that sing all night long (as the city never sleeps!), and the mammoth Department Stores and shopping districts like Cat Street. Then it has its 1000+ year old culture still so prevalent with its shrines and castles in the centre of the city. Love Japan!

Shinjuku - Godzilla Tower

Godzilla Tower!

Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine

One of the many things I love about Tokyo, is that even in such a highly populated, concrete jungle, the Japanese grow and tend to the most beautiful and thriving gardens. The streets are filled with pops of green colour, making all the concrete a little less..well grey!

Thrift Shops of Tokyo

One of the many thrift shops of Tokyo. Some full of bargains, and some full of very highly priced 'stuff'!

Thrift Shops of Tokyo

Thrift Shops of Tokyo

Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Japan
Disneyland ... My Princess Castle

I was transformed back to my 6 year old self upon entering Tokyo Disneyland. What more can I say...it was like being in a real cartoon full of fairytales and 'happiness'!

Disneyland
Disneyland
Disneyland
Fuji Rock

A quick ride on the bullet train (Shinkansen) out of the city and up a ski mountain (Mt Naeba) to join 100,000 other music lovers for 4 days of fantastic madness!

Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock from a Gondola

'Dragondola' took us on a 20min ride up the mountain to a DJ set amongst the clouds. Of course! Honestly a jaw dropping view out the window, which really show the scale of this music festival!

Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock
Fuji Rock

Such a beautiful people. I loved capturing their expressions.

Fuji Rock

Flea and Josh

Fuji Rock 2016

Anthony Kiedis rocking out as he does so well.

Back in the big smoke!

Back to the city for more Gyoza!!

Soba, Yomitan, Okinawa

Who would have thought we would be sitting on such a beautiful beach just a few hours away from the concrete jungle! The beautiful Yomitan on the west coast of Okinawa. Accommodateb by an ex pro surfer, 'Danny'!

Soba Fisherman, Okinawa
Fish Auctions - Okinawa

Not quite the massive show at the Tsukiji fish market on the mainland, however still an awesome sight and experience watching the locals here bid for their fresh fish. And to know we would be eating that very tuna, later that night was super cool!

Okinawa

SUP'ing in Okinawa :)

Okinawa
Okinawa
'Happy Surfing B&B', Okinawa

I think the picture says it all here!

Okinawa
Ferry to Zamami Island

2 hours by ferry....and...well we are now not sure if we are even still in Japan, or back in the Whitsundays!

Ferry to Zamami Island
Zamami Island
Zamami Island
Zamami Island
Zamami Island
Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island

Sunset on Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island. Turtles were popping up their heads, just to add to its amazingness!

Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island
Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island
Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island

We found ourselves snorkelling for hours. This was a beautiful site with lots of activity and gorgeous corals. And Nemo!

Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island

For a 'fully booked' island of Japan, I feel this wasn't too bad!

Furuzamami Beach, Zamami Island
Breakfast, Zamami Island

We were lucky to be spoilt everywhere we went, with food not only tasting fresh and fabulous, but always presented with such a creative and delicate touch.

Ama Beach, Zamami Island
Ama Beach, Zamami Island

Total glass- out. Again, not sure if we're still in Japan!

Ama Beach, Zamami Island
Ama Beach, Zamami Island
Ama Beach, Zamami Island
Snake!

Back in Naha, the big smoke of Okinawa. Finding a few crazy treats in the many shopfronts.

Japanese love their neons!
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