I decided to abandon my rat life for the sake of the ever lasting journey.

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Kofuku-ji, Nara


In Nara, once the capital of Japan, Maruca enjoys the smell of the sewage at the Kofuku-ji temple, built in 669.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto


Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Part of the retirement villa of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Shogun of the Muromachi Period, who began the construction in 1482.


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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto




The Pavilion, covered with gold leaf, was originally a Zen temple.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Flamme d'Or


The Asahi Beer Hall, or Flamme d'Or, designed by Philippe Starck. East bank of the Sumida river, Tokyio.


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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Nakanoshima Rose Garden


In Osaka, flowers arranged by year of creation.

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