An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood

• Nov 11, 2010

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... however, something is missing for the gate.

Please compare it with the gate of Shitennoji temple in my neighborhood.
Yes, that is a pair of Deva kings.

I believe they will be standing there in the future as the Japanese 'Shinto' could have been overwhelmed by Buddhism in the 7th century.

 

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• Nov 11, 2010

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It is really neat to be able to see other countries on this forum. Thank you Shinpachi!

 

• Nov 11, 2010

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Thanks and you are welcome, Aaron!

This has been a good chance for me to consider how our culture had been connected to the Pacific War

 

• Nov 11, 2010

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Oh, by the way, this ancient capital was called 'Yamato'

 

• Nov 12, 2010

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Great series of Pics Shinpachi!

 

• Nov 12, 2010

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Thanks Wayne for enjoying my photos!

Regret to me, there was a railroad between two buildings.
Trains will run underground in the future.

 

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• Nov 12, 2010

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Shinpachi, as always thank you for posting

 

• Nov 12, 2010

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You are welcome Mike
Permit me to post seven more pics to conclude my trip to Nara this time.
I would be happy if you all guys have enjoyed my work.
Thank you very much.

 

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• Nov 12, 2010

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The rest three.

 

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• Nov 13, 2010

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Shinpachi, very nice, Are there english translation versions available? I would have a tough time getting around or even know what i was seeing

 

• Nov 13, 2010

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mikewint said:

Shinpachi, very nice, Are there english translation versions available? I would have a tough time getting around or even know what i was seeing

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Thanks MIke!
Here is the guidance in English.
Please enjoy!

 

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• Nov 14, 2010

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That had to be a blast to see.

 

• Nov 14, 2010

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Japan is on my bucket list

 

• Nov 14, 2010

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Shinpachi!, your photos are great, the beauty of the temples are breathtaking. The intricate design patterns are fantastic. Thank you for sharing 8)

 

• Nov 15, 2010

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Thank you very much vB, Mike and ontos.
Welcome to the ancient palace anytime.

 

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• Nov 16, 2010

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Japan is a wonderful place. Thanks again Shinpachi san for sharing photos of your home land.

 

• Nov 16, 2010

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Thanks Night Fighter Nut for your kind comment

 

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• Nov 16, 2010

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Very interesting Shinpachi! Thank you for sharing! It is nice to be able to see other parts of the world.

 

• Nov 16, 2010

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Thanks Aaron!
You will like Nara as there is big nature too

 

• Nov 18, 2010

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Taking this opportunity, please let me introduce my camera I used in Nara.

Most of you may not believe but, to save costs, it is a combination of Sony α-330 body and old Minolta lens.

Not only I like Sony's image quality but the secondhanded Minolta lenses are available for the very cheap price today since they discontinued production.

Thanks.

 

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