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Hase Dera 5

statues

Mon 8-Dec-2003 16:52
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Sunday, 7-Dec-2003 00:00

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Hase Dera 4

old headstones

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Saturday, 6-Dec-2003 00:00

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Hase Dera 3

Peaceful pond area

Sat 6-Dec-2003 18:13
Posted by:Dragan - [Link]

no 6 is lovely

Mon 8-Dec-2003 16:52
Posted by:granny sue - [Link]

really really wonderful entry

Wed 10-Dec-2003 12:48
Posted by:beth - [Link]

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Friday, 5-Dec-2003 00:00

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Hase Dera 2

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Cool trees

do they clip the big trees like the small bonsai trees to keep them this shape?

very cool

Fri 5-Dec-2003 23:04
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Sat 6-Dec-2003 18:12
Posted by:Dragan - [Link]

Grannysue - I'm sure they prune the trees... I've never seen anyone do it though! They can't possibly grow that perfect

Sat 13-Dec-2003 16:26
Posted by:Liz - [Link]

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Thursday, 4-Dec-2003 00:00

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Hase Dera

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Hase Dera is a large temple in Kamakura. At this temple there are thousands of statues that represent babies lost due to miscarriage or abortion. Women who have lost a child come and dress the statues so they stay warm and leave toys etc for the children.

Thu 4-Dec-2003 14:17
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interesting!

Thu 4-Dec-2003 18:02
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Sat 6-Dec-2003 18:12
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Wednesday, 3-Dec-2003 00:00

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Great Buddha

This is a giant Buddha in Kamakura. It was built in the 11th century. In the 16th century a tidal wave washed the temple away but Buddha stayed. The last 300 years haven't been too kind to him, but considering his age, he's in excellent shape.

your blog is full of beautifull things for the eye and the heart.. very impressive

Wed 3-Dec-2003 09:12
Posted by:moox - [Link]

i am really glad you visited my site (thanks for comments too) because now i have found your terrific account of life in japan - i promise to visit often

Thu 4-Dec-2003 13:35
Posted by:granny sue - [Link]

i like the third and the sixth one the best..i really liked this series because i actually have a desktop picture of this statue and i liked seeing it from different perspectives...

Wed 10-Dec-2003 12:50
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Tuesday, 2-Dec-2003 00:00

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Features

Tue 2-Dec-2003 04:40
Posted by:behzad - [Link]

i like it.

Powerful dragon !

Tue 2-Dec-2003 06:49
Posted by:gilou - [Link]

a foo dog?

Wed 10-Dec-2003 12:51
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Monday, 1-Dec-2003 00:00

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Details

Mon 1-Dec-2003 06:14
Posted by:gilou - [Link]

Great! Where did you take these?

Mon 1-Dec-2003 09:22
Posted by:Marcus - [Link]

I took them in Nikko - they are part of the Sorinto which is a peace tower. The scenes went around the base if I remember correctly. I thought they were neat

Mon 1-Dec-2003 15:01
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Sunday, 30-Nov-2003 00:00

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Finishing touches

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Sun 30-Nov-2003 06:33
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Sun 30-Nov-2003 09:18
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Sun 30-Nov-2003 23:13
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Saturday, 29-Nov-2003 00:00

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Harajuku - Shichi-go-san

Shichi-go-san is a festival for 3 and 7 year old girls and 5 year old boys. On a weekend in November they get all dressed up in traditional clothes and head for the local shrine. Mom usually wears a kimono as well. This festival is probably most equivalent to First Communion in the West.

those kids are so adorable!!!reminds me of this video ive seen recently online ..of this little north korean girl mo kin...she was so cute too

Mon 1-Dec-2003 01:50
Posted by:beth - [Link]

I love these shots. Japanese weddings are something else - very theatrical!

Mon 1-Dec-2003 09:25
Posted by:Marcus - [Link]