On the top of Yamadera temple in Japan, one can find this very famous scene. Apparently, the little house that you see there is actually a grave – a grave for the person that founded that temple in the first place. There are worst spots to be laid to rest I’d say.
New Photo: Another Temple, Another 1000 Stairs
This is one of the many temples in Miyajima, an Island just next to Hiroshima. I did not actually climb up these stairs as I was on my way down from another section of the mountains, but come on … if these stairs don’t lead to a temple, then I don’t know where they could …
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New Photo: Reward for 1000 Stairs
This is the very top of the roughly 1000 stairs leading to Yamadera temple in Japan. I would love to pretend that getting there was no problem at all, but lets just say I had to sit down for a minute or 10. -Phill
New Photo: A Walk Through Rainy Tokyo
I spent one evening at the famous Shinjuku Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world. Of course, it started to rain like there is no tomorrow – but other than most people, I have no problem with rain in cities at night at all. The reflections and vibrant colours really are something else! …
New Photo: Hyper Bird
In Japan, you have the opportunity to visit so called owl cafes, which is exactly what it sounds like – you go in and have a coffee while being surrounded by owls (and some other birds). This little fella here is from Nara, a famous place in Japan that is crawling with deer in the …