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    Even the absence of sunlight does not deter Sensoji from illuminating brightly throughout the night. The Kaminarimon or ‘Thunder Gate’ dominates the outer entrance to Sensoji with a magnificent five-story pagoda also overlooking the temple grounds. Founded in 628 A.D., Sensoji is Tokyo’s oldest temple located in the Asakusa district. by: hardy Views[584] Even in the midst of the busy Tokyo district of Asakusa, one can still find peace and serenity. As seen here, a passer-by stops to pay her respects to Buddha in the quiet garden of Sensoji. by: hardy Views[244] Marked as a World Heritage Site, visitors to the temple embrace the sunset over Otowasan Kiyomizudera and take in the beautiful scenery of nature and the view overlooking Eastern Kyoto. by: hardy Views[264] O-mikuji, or ‘sacred lot’ tied to a metal wire line outside Otowasan Kiyomizudera Temple. O-mikujis are small strips of paper with fortunes written on them found at most shrines throughout Japan. Those fortunes that are bad tend to be left behind and tied to the metal wiring. However, some may tie good fortunes as well to increase the effect of their own. by: hardy Views[515] Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺), or more commonly known as Temple of the Golden Pavilion (金閣寺) is famous for its walls covered in gold leaf. Originally dating as far back as the 1300s, Rokuon-ji was accidentally burned down in 1950 and later rebuilt in 1955. The gold leaf being 5/10,000mm thick was added due to the popularity of visual senses during the 1300s in which the sun reflects off the gold. by: hardy Views[323]
     

    A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Passports in Japan

    Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | Views [380] | Scholarship Entry

    A lavish 7-day vacation in beautiful Japan, what more could three friends ask for? Our strict itinerary called for staying in extravagant hotels towering high above the city clouds, greeted and bowed to by hotel staff in three-piece suits, followed by ... Read more >

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    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

    Saturday, 22 Dec 2012 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    As a frequent traveller and avid photographer, I have always loved being behind the camera when visiting foreign countries. Having the opportunity to travel to Oman and working alongside Jason Edwards and National Geographic, would be an excellent chance ... Read more >
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