black sesame & kinako parfait

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And then I realize how this morning’s earthquake

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scenery along the trail

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bike path motif on side of fence posts

only visible at a far angle
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five-story pagoda at Bitchu Kokubunji

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bottom story of the pagoda at Bitchu Kokubunji

constructed of zelkova
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another view of the five-story pagoda at Bitchu Kokubu

why yes, I'm enjoying my wide-angle lens, thank you very much!
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one more view of the five-story pagoda at Bitchu Kokubu

this time foregrounding the lily pond
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a peach tree, growing Okayama's iconic fruit

fruit bagging on the tree is standard practice in Japan to ward off insects and disease (and presumably birds and small mammals)
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hydrangea 紫陽花

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rice transplanter 田植機

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stone lantern

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En'yō-tei 延養亭

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