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SOZ Cafe event was held at Shibakawa building in Yodoyabashi, Osaka. Shibakawa building was constructed in 1927 and selected as a cultural property. The exterior is so unique that you can see the influence of Maya / Inca civilization. |
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Ninnaji Temple is one of the World Heritages and famous for the one and only plant colony of low height cherry trees. This is a Gigapan shot during a short trip to Kyoto after the QTVR Diary OFFLINE Vol.3 event. |
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These separate photos were taken during a 2008 trip to Japan, these coverplate designs are unique to each city. Not a panorama, exactly, but a montage combining several individual pictures to express a theme. The cities, from left to right are: Tokyo, Osaka, Himeji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nikko, and Tokyo. |
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From Mt Banna recreational area looking out over Nagura.
We had lunch here and some time for the students from Kauai to relax and play during which time I could set up and take this gigapan of Nagura. This is the central area of Ishigaki and the primary industry is sugar cane( satokibi). Rich agricultural land. |
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gundam2 odaiba tokyo japan |
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While in Tokyo I stayed at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel -- a 4 tower complex reminicent of las Vegas hotels. Bowling alleys, an aquarium, a number of restaurants and shops not to mention toher features available in the hotel complex. It is located across the street from the Shinagawa JR station.
The room, on the 20th floor had a nice view. The retsaurant on the 39th floor of the main building had an extraordinary view -- but taking a gigapan from there was not practical. |
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The Tsukiji fish market is the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. The market is located near Tokyo harbor in Chūō-ku. Seafood is auctioned off in the wee hours of the morning (starting at 3-4 AM). I arrived at about 7 AM; a bit too late to see the auction, but not too late to miss the resulting hustle and bustle. I also had an outstandingly fresh sushi breakfast. |
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Gundam odaiba tokyo japan |
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Center of precincts. |
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View from the observation floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, facing roughly west. |