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KYOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 10 2012: Tourists wander a famous street, Sannen-Zaka, in Kyoto on April 10 2012. The street is located in the heart of Kyoto attractions. Many souvenir shops can be found here.
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Three geishas walking on a street of Gion (Kyoto, Japan).
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Japanese zen garden with rocks and raked gravel (Tofuku-ji, Kyoto).
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Famous Heian Shrine in Kyoto.;
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Kinkakuji temple in Kyoto.
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Japanese Lantern - Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Osaka, Japan.
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OSAKA-APR 13: Main entrance with cherry blossom of Osaka castle on April 13, 2011 in Osaka, Japan. This castle, founded in 1583, is covered by secondary citadels, gates, turrets, stone walls and moat.
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OSAKA, JAPAN - APRIL 7: Tsutenkaku Tower in Shinsekai (new world) district at night. Tsutenkaku tower and the area are developed in 1912 with New York and Paris as models. Taken on April 7 2012.
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OSAKA - NOVEMBER 24: The Floating Garden Observatory of Umeda Building November 24, 2012 in Osaka, JP. The building was conceived in 1988 as the "City of Air."
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OSAKA, JAPAN APRIL 6 : Japanese people wander in Dotonbori area of Osaka, Japan on April 6 2012 after work. Dotonbori is now Osaka's primary tourist destination featuring several restaurants.; Shutterstock ID 146076014; Project/Title: Japan ebook
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OASKA, JAPAN - APRIL 6 : The Glico Man light billboard and other light displays on April 6 2012 in Dontonbori, Namba Osaka area, Osaka, Japan. Namba is a famous entertainment area in Osaka.; Shutterstock ID 146076614; Project/Title: Japan ebook
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The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura, Japan.
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TOKYO - DECEMBER 24: Pedestrians at the famed crossing of Shibuya district December 24, 2012 in Tokyo, JP. Shibuya is a fashion center and nightlife area.
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TOKYO - APR 04 : View of Tokyo Sky Tree (634m) at night, the highest free-standing structure in Japan and 2nd in the world with over 10million visitors each year, on APR 04,2013 in Tokyo, Japan.
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japanese sakura public park.
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Outer tower of Iperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.
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Sensoji, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 12: Kobe Port Tower and Maritime Museum stand as symbols of prosperity in Meriken Park on July 12, 2011 in Kobe, Japan.
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TOKYO - APRIL 28:Nightlife in Shinjuku April 28 2012. Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's business districts with many international corporate headquarters located here. It is also a famous entertainment area.
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Osu Kannon , Nagoya , Japan.
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Famous Ise Grand Shrine in Japan.
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Fall foliage at in Nagoya, Japan.
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Matsumoto Castle, Japan.
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Uchihashi-tei Tea House/Kenrokuen/Kanazawa.
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World Heritage, Light up of Shirakawago, Japan.
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Springs in the small Town of Shubu, Nagano, Japan. The town is famed for its hot springs.
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Historic Bikan District in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan.
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Torii gate at Miyajima, Japan.
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Famed Bridge and Canal of Kurashiki, Japan.
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HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - JULY 15: Peace Park and museum is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima being the first city in the world to suffer a nuclear attack during WWII July 15, 2011 in Hiroshima, Japan.
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The A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan.
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Matsuyama, Japan from Matsuyama Castle.
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Japanese Garden in Takamatsu - Japan. View in autumn.
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Carved stone aligned at Kompira temple, Shikoku, Japan.
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MATSUYAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 3: Dogo Onsen December 3, 2012 in Matsuyama, Japan. It is one of the oldest hot springs in the country.
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Cofucius Shrine in Nagasaki, Japan.
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FUKUOKA, JAPAN - JAN 2 : Christmas Illuminations at Hakata Station Square on January 2, 2012 in Fukuoka, Japan.The illuminations are placed at Hakata gate side square.
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Waterfall deep forest at Aso of Japan.
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Street Festival, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
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Floral Archway - Taketomi Island , Okinawa, Japan.
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Tokashiki Island, Okinawa, Japan.
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Imperial Palace East Gardens
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TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 2, 2013: Cityscape in Akihabara district at night. The district is a major shopping area for electronics, computers, anime, games and otaku goods.
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TOKYO, JAPAN - NOV 22: Tokyo National Museum. The oldest and largest museum on November 22, 2013 in Tokyo, Japan. They house the largest collection of national treasures and important cultural items in the country.
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Hozo-mon Gate; Senso-ji, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
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Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Bay and Rainbow Bridge.
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Busy streets of Ginza at night, Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping area.
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Close-up shot of a piano at bar. Tokyo, Japan
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Roppongi Hills Mori Tower is a 54-story mixed-use skyscraper located in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo.
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Fish for sale at the Tsukiji Wholesale Seafood and Fish Market in Tokyo Japan.
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Tsukiji market is a large market for fish in central Tokyo. The market consists of small shops and restaurants crowded along narrow lanes. Tokyo, Japan. August 20 2013
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View of Yokohama and Mt. Fuji in Japan.
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Walkway near Asahidake summit is Daisetsuzan national park, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan.
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canal and crib.
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Mt.Asahidake in Hokkaido, Japan.
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Hokkaido winter landscape, Japan (Akan National Park, Hokkaido, Japan).
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View of pier on the lake in Japan
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Goryokaku Park in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan was originally a star fort designed in 1855.
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Hirosaki Castle in Aomori, Japan.
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Edo-Tokyo museum in the Ryōgoku district of central Tokyo
TOKYO - JULY 5: The Tokyo Edo Museum contains elements from the Edo period of Japan including a life size replica of Nihonbashi, the historical entrance to Edo July 5, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.;
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KOBE, JAPAN - APRIL 10: Cherry blossom celebration (called hanami) at Akashi Castle on April 10, 2010 in Kobe, Japan.
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