Old Japan

It’s 2010 and Maestro Illuminist Photography’s going to begin the new decade with bang! If you’ve been to the site before, you should’ve notice that the look and feel have dramatically changed!

Now a major overhaul wouldn’t be complete without some spanking new photos! I spent some time in Japan over the New Year break and took some amazing photos there. The series of photos in this article all illustrate the traditional Japanese customs and architecture.

This photo of Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion – 金閣寺) in Kyoto is, in my opinion, the most amazing shot I took among the bunch. It was freezing cold the day I went there (25F!) and the sun was setting by the time I got to the spot. But luckily this was the perfect time to show off the marvelous golden coating of the pavilion!

The other photos were mostly taken from the new year night markets in Kyoto and Tokyo. These night markets were setup around popular temples so that locals can stroll the bustling shops after finishing their new year prayers.

I’ll be posting more photos from Japan soon. Stay tuned!