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Geisha, Kyoto, Japan

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"LIife; Stories"

When a cruise ship leaves small coastal towns in Japan, a big part of the population shows up to wish a "bon voyage". The lines and wrinkles on this ladys face telling many a story.

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"Past; Reflections"

Taken during a life performance in Kyoto, Japan this young lady demonstrated her skills, which took years of hard work and dedication to obtain. Steeped in tradition, even the make-up has a purpose: when geishas first started performing, there was no electricity, so they had to perform by candle light making it hard to see the face. By using white make-up on most of the skin, that problem was solved

The Daibutsu of Kamakura, Japan

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Yamanaka, Japan

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Lighthouse at Tamanochiku, Takamatsu, Japan

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Canal, Otaru, Japan

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Geiko-san (Geisha); Kanazawa, Japan

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Golden temple, Kyoto, Japan

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