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May 26th 2009
Published: August 19th 2009
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Osaka, Japan


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Temple artTemple art
Temple art

Painted Paper leaves are sold at temples around Osaka and Nara
Prayer OrigamiPrayer Origami
Prayer Origami

Origami strung in long strands are left at temples for good luck.
Bodhisattva statueBodhisattva statue
Bodhisattva statue

throwing water through the lotus "goal posts" bring good luck.
Sika deerSika deer
Sika deer

they are regarded as messengers of the gods
Todai-ji templeTodai-ji temple
Todai-ji temple

The largest wooden structure int he world.
Agyo - 1203 ADAgyo - 1203 AD
Agyo - 1203 AD

one of two great Nio gate guardians within Nandaimon
S and the NostrilS and the Nostril
S and the Nostril

Those who pass through it will have enlightenment in their next life.
OkonomiyakiOkonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki

Pancake thing - yummy!
Patrick and NobukoPatrick and Nobuko
Patrick and Nobuko

S's cousin and wifey at Okonomiyaki
The gangThe gang
The gang

on an old train bridge
Our hikeOur hike
Our hike

amazing Osaka landscape just 10 mins outside city center.
Shabu-shabuShabu-shabu
Shabu-shabu

thinly sliced meat, vegetables boiled with dipping sauces.


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