alive in kyoto

Coming of Age day in Kyoto

nils — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:27:38 +0000

Maple swirl

nils — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:43:59 +0000

I jumped out of the way of a car while taking a picture of an “iroha momiji” maple tree around the corner from my home, and spun the camera accidentally, producing a nice effect. So I tried it again a couple times and this was the third shot.

Naginata Hoko musicians

nils — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:47:16 +0000

The Naginata Hoko leads off the parade of Yama and Hoko on the morning of July 17th every year, carrying the “chigo”, the boy selected as the parade’s spiritual “Grand Marshal.”

Gion Matsuri Yoiyama revelers

nils — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:42:40 +0000

The Gion Matsuri yoiyama on Shijo St before it got crowded. Anyone who has been there knows that this is not an exaggeration– this is what it looks like BEFORE it gets crowded.

Gion Matsuri Lanterns

nils — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:39:02 +0000

Sensible Shoes

nils — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:54:51 +0000

Miyagawacho portrait

nils — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:28:56 +0000

Kyoto Fixie

nils — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:25:21 +0000

There is a thriving fixie enthusiast subculture in Kyoto, I think centered around Sanjo St. west of Teramachi. This bike is often parked here in Miyagawacho, and just before I shot this picture I took a shot of another fixie, all pink (including tires).

Genkan lighting

nils — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:22:01 +0000

This lighting always catches my eye as I pass.

Gion Shinbashi Willows

nils — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:24:54 +0000

Today (July 17) was the day I arrived in Japan 15 years ago.

Taken on yoiyama (July 16), the day before Gion Matsuri parade, with my old camera, Lumix FZ10.