Visited Mt. Fuji's 5th Station on the day after Mt. Fuji's first snowfall for this season on Oct. 22, 2025. Twenty-one days later than usual, but 15 days earlier than last year's first snow cap which was the latest on record in November 2024. #富士山初冠雪 #富士山五合目

Short video of the Spain Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025: www.facebook.com/share/v/19tY...

When visiting Osaka Expo 2025 in summer, some tips on how to stay cool: photoguide.jp/log/2025/07/...

At Osaka Expo 2025 on June 28, grand fireworks from Omagari, Akita Prefecture. #大曲の花火 #大阪万博 youtu.be/cpx9yiH75Kw?...

Japan Pavilion is one of the most popular pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025. It's about microorganisms and algae. To appreciate and understand it to the fullest, read my post explaining the pavilion's major exhibits and ideas. photoguide.jp/log/2025/05/...

Osaka Expo 2025 is seeing ever more visitors. Although it's crowded and the reservations system and official apps are complicated, it's worth going at least two or three times. Ends on Oct. 13, 2025. My tips and FAQ for first-time visitors here: photoguide.jp/log/2025/05/...

Osaka Expo 2025 only 1 month old and #Myaku-Myaku mascot merch already selling out. Wildly popular! #ミャクミャク Tips and FAQ here: photoguide.jp/log/2025/05/...

Don't forget to smell the plum blossoms, now in bloom in Tokyo. These are in Sumida Park, Asakusa, Tokyo. #隅田公園 #梅

In Wakayama, Kumano Sanzan trio of grand Shinto shrines and Nachi Falls are well worth the detour from Japan's Golden Route. Not too far from Osaka or Nara. Most famous for long pilgrimages, but you can also visit by bus/train as I explain here: photoguide.jp/log/2024/12/... #熊野三山 #那智の滝

Happy Setsubun and Happy February! This was a small shrine in Taito, Tokyo throwing mostly candy instead of beans. Whether the shrine/temple is large or small, catching the beans is great fun.👹は外！😁は内！

Masses of people going to pray for New Year's 2025 at Iseyama Kotai Jingu Shrine in Yokohama on Jan. 1, 2025. Took about 40 min. to reach the shrine 300 m away. #2025年初詣 #伊勢山皇大神宮 #横浜

Happy New Year, Year of the Snake! I've left Twitter/X and joined Bluesky as of today. Will occasionally post photos taken during my travels and adventures in Japan.