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Made by two Franco-Shizuokans born in Bourgogne and driven by the love of their Prefecture.

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23 Nov
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Japan Urban Art: Utagawa Hiroshige’s Tokaido Stations Ukiyoe in Shin Kambara, Shizuoka City!

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Utagawa Hiroshige/歌川 広重 (1797 – 12 October 1858) (real name: 安藤 広重/Ando Hiroshige) is probably the most famous ukiyoe/woodblock print artist when it comes to...
17 Aug
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Manhole Covers in Shizuoka Prefecture 38: Nishigaya Sports Center in Shizuoka City!

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Nishigaya Sports Center is located far away, about 30 minutes by bicycle from Shizuoka Station on the other side of the Abe River. That is...
10 Aug
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Manhole Covers in Shizuoka City 37: The One That Will Never Appear On Shizuoka City Streets!

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Last Friday the Shizuoka City Water and Sewers Department were holding an unusual and very instructive exhibition to make the public aware of their work...
09 Jan
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The Shovels are for he Snow in Kanazawa City!

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I found these snow shovels at the bus stop near Kenroku Park in Kanazawa City! Now, you understand that living in the snow country requires...
09 Jan
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Kanazawa City Symbol: Kanazawa Kenroku Park Stone Lantern!

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This stone lantern in Kenroku Park is the symbol of that City! You will see on every tourism pamphlet. I know that some buffs take...
09 Jan
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Giant Pot in Kanazawa City!

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Right from the exit of the Kanazawa JR Station you have to keep your eyes wide open for many interesting photography opportunities! As this is...