Written by Frank J. Peter

Postcards from Japan: Tradition Meets Modernity in the Land of the Rising Sun

Visions of Japan: Score some Yen, learn a few Japanese pleasantries, brace yourself for sensory overload, and prepare to fall in love with the Japanese people!

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About Frank’s Photography

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Map of Japan

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Japanese Visa on Arrival

visions of japan

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Japanese Money (Yen)

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Tokyo

Like dozens of enchanting cities all in one!

Tokyo Metro System

Homelessness is rare, but not unheard of.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji

Tokyo Street Scenes

Tokiwadai

The world-renown Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing seen from Starbucks

Shinjuku

The Sky Tree (at 2,080 feet the third tallest structure in the world!)
Vending machines are everywhere (pardon the silly pose)
Shinto Shrine
Buddhist Temple
Survey marker to check for seismic movement.

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Robot Restaurant (Shinjuku)

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Japanese Food & Drink

Mushrooms and Noodles
Fun & Friendly bartenders, Rappongi?
Starbucks and friendly welcome message
Udon Noodles

Octopus Fritters
Fun and friendly Octopus Fritter Ladies

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Tsukiji Market

The happiest cat in the world

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Random Glimpses

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Shinkansen

The Shinkansen (informally called the “bullet train”) is an absolute delight… smoothly, quietly, and comfortably zipping across Japan at 200 miles per hour. All aboard and enjoy the ride and scenery!

Bilingual tickets make things simple for English speakers

Every row of passengers gets their own huge, spotless window!

Wiped out after a long day

American baseball!
Fujisan!

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Mount Fuji (Fujisan)

Fujisan Ascent

The most privileged sunrise in all the world!

Fujisan Summit

Making friends at 12,389 feet above sea level.

Fujisan Descent

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Hiroshima Peace Park

Hiroshima Peace Park is such hallowed ground that it deserves its own photo essay.

Click on image to learn more, but be advised: Extremely disturbing images will be found there.

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Where to Next? (Travel Stories)

2 thoughts on “Postcards from Japan: Tradition Meets Modernity in the Land of the Rising Sun”

  1. You packed in loads and your photos are amazing, especially of the 2 people sitting in the clouds!
    I didn’t see Mt Fuji as it was a cloudy drizzly day. Your tour to the summit looks great!
    I’m in Japan again but only for 6 weeks this time, exploring the south. 🙂

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