Japan Photos

Posted by Leowezy on 11 July 2016 in English.

Hey there,

this is just a quick announcement that I’ll have the chance to travel around central Japan for the upcoming three weeks. This will include Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and probably Nara. I’ve seen in the past that other mappers made many photos they took available to the community, and would love to do the same with some generic landscapes, city scenes or whatever is “needed”. So my question is, does perhaps one of you need a certain “type” of picture, like dense residential neighbourhoods, railway stations, or anything else that you thinks is more likely to be found in Japan than in your home country? If yes, just leave a comment here and I’ll see what I can do :) I find that most photos online are always quite recognizable, and perhaps by using some unusual angles or less well-known spots I could get some photos more fitting for OGF… although the steamy weather might cut loose all these ideas anyway xD (On a different note, I obviously won’t be able to participate on here very much during that time)

Cheers, Leo

Discussion

Comment from tparigo on 11 July 2016 at 14:26

hey, You are so lucky to make this trip. I don’t have specific needs for OGF. But i’d like to see some of your photos and your look on some specific points for my general culture and for (real life) professional purpose. We can discuss that in private. Thomas

Comment from isleño on 11 July 2016 at 23:35

I lived in Kyoto for a year and recommend that you spend the whole three weeks there, haha. ;-) Good luck keeping cool in that sticky summer heat. Hope you have a great time!

Comment from BelpheniaProject on 12 July 2016 at 04:20

I’ve never been in Japan, but I wish I would go there someday. But I would like to see the photos you took in your trip. Maybe we can discuss it in private.

Comment from Leowezy on 12 July 2016 at 10:09

@tparigo, @BelpheniaProject, I sent you a message… I’m pretty clueless what exactly both of you mean xD @isleno, I remember reading that you lived there in the past :D It must be amazing to have a whole year to experience that city thoroughly and in all seasons; I’m indeed pretty concerned about the humidity and heat, let’s hope I make it back without a circulatory collapse xD If you know of any “secret” or less well-known spot that you can recommend, I’m eager for your recommendation ;)

Comment from isleño on 13 July 2016 at 11:26

Yeah, the heat is more bearable if you wear lightweight clothing and sweat-wicking shirts, carry around a little towel from the 100-yen store like a lot of Japanese people do, and get lots of cold drinks and kakigori to rehydrate, haha.

My favorite “secret” place in Kyoto is the trail to Daimonji, the giant “大” made of bonfires that get lit at Obon… it’s a short hike, but maybe not fun if you’re unused to the heat. Or for a quiet day without tons of other tourists around, Kurama/Kibune offers some nice forest shrines and temples, nagashi-somen (cold noodles served in flowing water), and a traditional onsen experience if you’re up for it. It’s not “secret” but it’s often quieter than the big tourist areas and I don’t think many foreign tourists go there.

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