Steamed Monkfish Liver is one of the seasonal delicacies in Japan at this time of the year. It tastes like cheese, and some people even call it "le foie gras de la Mer (the foie gras of the sea)." #monkfish #monkfishliver #uosan #foiegras #seafood #delicacies #seasonaldelicacies #lamer #tokyofood #japanesefood #魚三酒場 #門前仲町 (魚三酒場 富岡店)

The 3rd of January in Kawagoe City, located about 35km to the north-west of Tokyo , is the day when Millioms of "Daruma Dolls" are sold at "Kia-in", a famous Buddhim temple and the symbol of the city. Tens of thousands of people pay a visit to this landmark of the town. #kawagoe #saitama #japan #edo #japan #kitain #500rakan

Also, the second last sunset of the year 2017 beside Mt Fuji viewed from "Musashino" region, in&to the west of Tokyo. The river below is the border between Tokorozawa City in Saitama Pref. and Kiyose City in Tokyo. #fujifilm #fujifilmxe2 #fujinon1855 #ebcfujinon #ebcfujinon1855 #mtfuji #fujisan #tokorozawa #saitama #kiyose #tokyo #sunset #japan #giappone (Tokorozawa, Saitama)

The second last suset of the year 2017 in western Tokyo. Mt Fuji and an old cherry tree. The river below is the border between Saitama Pref. and Tokyo. #fujixe2 #fujifilm #fujifilmxe2 #fujinon #fujinon1855 #sunset #japan #tokyo #mtfuji #fujisan #cherrytree (Tokorozawa, Saitama)

It has been 38 years since I last enjoyed autumn leaves in Hibiya Park. Time flies! #hibiyapark #autumn #autumnleaves #tokyo #japan #giappone

"Yakata-bune," a unique Japanese tour boat, sailing in Tokyo Bay and its connected rivers. You can enjoy Japanese delicacies (the most common one is tempura) and sake, beer, wine, whatever in a tatami-matted room inside, while the boat is cruising. #japan #tourboat #tokyo #tokyobay #waterfront #cooljapan #tempura #yakatabune #fujifilm #fujifilmxe2

A few of my old reliable o(r enjoyable) optical devices. 'EXA I' by Ihagee with CZJ 'Flektogon' 2.8/35, a Deckel-mounted Rodenstoch 'Ysarex' 2.8/50, along with a rare Shachat 'Travenar' 2.8/85. #czj #shachat #rodenstock #ysarex #flektogon35 #ihagee #exa #eksakta #exakta #dresden #camera #kamera #macchinaphotografica

Rain is anticipated late at night tonight. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along a small creek in downtown Tokorozawa City, located to the north east of Tokyo Metropolis. #cherryblossom #sakura #saitama #tokorozawa #fujixe2 #fujixseries

Rain is expected late at night tonight. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along a small creek in downtown Tokorozawa City, located to the north east of Tokyo Metropolis. #cherryblossom #sakura #saitama #tokorozawa #fujixe2 #fujixseries (Tokorozawa, Saitama)

Cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom. They seem to be in full bloom around this weekend. #cherryblossom #cherryblossoms #tokorozawa #azumagawa #ushinuma #matsugo #totoro #tonarinototoro #saitama #japan #riverside #creek #stream #nightview #sakura #sakura🌸 #hanami (東川)

To some people including myself, Buddha is an idol, and his words have been a strong message towards Enlightenment. #buddha #buddhism #japan #tokyo #tama

A Buddhism Temple in western Tokyo in spring. All I hear is chirps of birds and the sound of a train carried by a breeze. Might be a gateway to heaven, through which I talk with people who have passed away. #kiyose #tama #Tokyo #japan #buddhism (円福寺)

A Buddhism Temple in western Tokyo in spring. All I hear is chirps of birds and the sound of a train carried by a breeze. Might be a gateway to heaven, through which I talk with people who have passed away. #kiyose #tama #Tokyo #japan #buddhism

Must be a 'Shiva Linga.' I happened to find it in a Buddhim temple. There should be close relationship between Buddhism and Hinduism. #buddhism #japan #Tokyo #tama #shiva #linga #shivalinga #shivalingam