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Norbert Woehnl 📷
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🇩🇪 born in Graz 🇦🇹, reside & work in Tokyo 🇯🇵.

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Happy Friday from #Japan!

As we are approaching the peak of #autumn, I present 4 previously unpublished photos of a seasonal illumination event at Kodaiji Temple in eastern #Kyoto some years ago. Details in ALT.

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Arriving on the premises of Kodaiji. Many people flock to these "light-ups" (as they are called in Japanese) at the peak of the season. At the Dry Garden (karesansui) of Kodaiji, there was a vibrant illumination with a rotation of striking colors. The colorful reflections off the still surface of the pond were the highlight of the visit for me. There is a small bamboo forest on the temple premises, that was also illuminated to great effect.
November 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Straight out-of-camera scene coming back from work tonight.

Rare to see that many fallen leaves; they usually get manically swiped seconds after they touch the ground.

Miyamotochō, #Itabashi Ward, #Tokyo

#photography #streetphotography #japan #ArtYear #autumn #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Night scene on a quiet residential backstreet in the Miyamotocho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Good morning from #Tokyo!

Working at the office today, but I still have one more set of #panoramic photos left from my Sunday afternoon #autumn walk. Shot with @heliographe.studio’s #65x24 app.

#photography #streetphotography #japan #UrbanGaze #scape #ArtYear #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Autumnal scene from Awaji Park in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan Autumnal scene from Kanda Children’s Park in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan Line of shops in the Kajicho area of Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo, Japan Upon returning home, dusk behind a construction site in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Good morning from #Tokyo!

Adding on to my previous post, here are a few more #panoramic scenes from yesterday’s walk around Chiyoda Ward, with a bit more of a #streetphotography character. Again shot with @heliographe.studio’s #65x24 app.

#photography #japan #scape #ArtYear @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Autumn afternoon walk in Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kandakajicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kandaawajicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Happy Monday from #Tokyo!

Today was a bank holiday with nice #autumn weather, inevitably resulting in some #panoramic photos taken on a walk in Chiyoda Ward using the #65x24 app by @heliographe.studio.

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Autumn afternoon walk in Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kajicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo Autumn afternoon walk in Kandaawajicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Happy weekend from #Tokyo!

For #BlueSkyArtShow, some #small shops in #Itabashi Ward. All of them have disappeared in the last few years. 😥

1. Komaya Games Arcade
2. Japonais
3. Kenzo Taiyaki
4. Yamasa Bookstore

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Komaya Old Games Arcade The shop was run by a couple in their eighties, and featured an eclectic collection of mostly mechanical arcade games from the 1960s onwards. They also had a lot of boardgames and small toys. Japonais A cake shop run by an elderly owner. He had a lot of regular customers that loved buying his fluffy layered cakes filled with fruits and whipped cream. Kenzo Taiyaki This shop sold some of the best (and biggest) Taiyaki I ever had in Tokyo. Sadly, it was demolished (along with some adjacent older buildings) to make place for a modern medical facility. Yamasa Bookstore A typical Showa-times neighborhood bookstore selling literature, magazines, drinks and some other knick-knacks as fancied by the owner.
November 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Happy Friday from Tokyo!

I used to live in the countryside of southwestern #Germany. Orchards, fields and migrant flocks of sheep abounded. #Autumn there hit differently, and was photogenic in a subtler way than in Japan. 🍂

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Bright autumn mood in the southwest-German state of Baden-Württemberg. Foggy autumn mood in the southwest-German state of Baden-Württemberg. Misty autumn mood in the southwest-German state of Baden-Württemberg. Bright autumn mood in the southwest-German state of Baden-Württemberg.
November 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Hello from #Tokyo!

I curated a set of #mediumformat #filmphotography from previous years, featuring #autumn colors at various locations around town.

📷 Mamiya 6, 50mm f/4
🎞️ Fuji Pro 400H (1)(2)(4), Portra 400 (3)

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Autumn colors on the campus of Tokyo University in Tokyo, Japan Autumn colors at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan People photographing autumn colors at Joshinji Temple in Tokyo, Japan Autumn colors along the pond at Inokashira Park in Tokyo, Japan
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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#Tokyo Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 (part 2)

After a café lunch in Ochanomizu, crossed Hijiri Bridge and passed Kanda Shrine to “Naruto Taiyaki Honpo”, and to “Tohto Records & Books” in Yushima. Reasonably priced vinyl.

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View of early autumn colors across the street on Hijiri Bridge in Tokyo, Japan Passing the gate of Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo, Japan Taiyaki at Naruto Taiyaki Honpo in Yushima, Tokyo, Japan. Ringo Starr’s 1973 album, “Ringo”, for ¥1500 (€8,35 / US＄9,70) at “Tohto Records & Books” in Yushima, Tokyo. I don’t own a record player and don’t have a lot of space to start collecting records like I did in my youth in Germany, but I like to occasionally browse in shops and find it comforting that they are still around.
November 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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#Tokyo Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 (part 1)

Spent some time in Ochanomizu and Yushima today. #Autumn colors were already nice around Yushima Seido and in adjacent areas. See ALT texts.

#photography #streetphotography #naturephotography #stunday #japan #ArtYear #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
View from Hijiri Bridge towards Yushima Seido, a Confucian temple in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Early autumn colors at Yushima Seido, a Confucian temple in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Early autumn colors at Yushima Seido, a Confucian temple in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Early autumn colors at Yushima Seido, a Confucian temple in the Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Happy weekend from #Japan!

For #BlueSkyArtShow, a set of photos from an old shopping area in Jujo in the Kita Ward of #Tokyo. #Bright afternoon sunlight was flooding the streets on a nice December day.

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January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan. January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan. January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan. January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Happy Friday from #Japan!

As a seasonal entry for the #scape theme, here is a set of #autumn photos from the South Styria Wine Route (Südsteirische Weinstraße) in #Austria, near the Slovenian border. 💚

#photography #naturephotography #wine #Steiermark #ArtYear #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Autumn scene along the “South Styria Wine Route” in southeastern Austria. Autumn scene along the “South Styria Wine Route” in southeastern Austria. Autumn scene along the “South Styria Wine Route” in southeastern Austria. Autumn scene along the “South Styria Wine Route” in southeastern Austria.
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Good morning from #Japan, and have a great day everyone!

A brief return to #autumn in #Germany with today's set of #filmphotography.

📷 Nikon FE2, Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
🎞️ efiniti UXi Super 200

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November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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New ways of riding the subway (seen yesterday on the Toei Mita Line).

True to form, the other Tokyoites don’t give much of a damn. 😅

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With all seats being taken, a subway passenger on the Toei Mita Line in Tokyo resorts to lying down sideways on the floor, head supported by his elbow.
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Short clip from today’s #drumming lesson in Komagome, #Tokyo.

Practicing some 16th note accents playing along to a classic #Beatles track. Steadily improving my limb independence. Happy. 😊

#drummingphotographer #music #japan #dontletmedown #ArtYear @bskyphotos.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Happy weekend from #Tokyo!

The #BlueSkyArtShow topic is #Evening, and I certainly have something to say about that. 😇

A set of evening photos from the backstreets of #Itabashi Ward.

#photography #streetphotography #nightphotography #japan #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #scape @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Evening neighborhood scene from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo: barbershop 💈 Evening neighborhood scene from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo: diagonal street Evening neighborhood scene from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo: light sources Evening neighborhood scene from Itabashi Ward in Tokyo: postal delivery bike
November 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Happy Friday from #Japan!

Enryaku-ji is located on Mt. Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking #Kyoto. It takes a bit of effort to get there, but once you arrive during #autumn season, the rewards are great.

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Autumn colors at Enryakuji Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn colors at Enryakuji Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn colors at Enryakuji Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Autumn colors at Enryakuji Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Good evening from #Tokyo!

Another slightly busy week for me - but here is some #nightphotography from #Itabashi earlier this evening, on the way home from work. Straight out of camera iPhone shots.

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Night photo from a quiet residential backstreet in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan Night photo from a quiet residential backstreet in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan Night photo from a quiet residential backstreet in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan Night photo from a quiet residential backstreet in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Happy weekend from #Japan!

The current #BlueSkyArtShow prompt is #Autumn - here is a set of seasonal photos from Seiryoji Temple in the Sagano area of #Kyoto. Great spot for viewing the foliage 🍁.

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Autumnal colors at Seiryoji Temple in the Sagano area of Kyoto, Japan.
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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A slightly late Happy #Halloween from #Japan! One of my favorite topical photos is this charming scene I ran into at a neighborhood Halloween event a few years ago in the #Itabashi Ward of #Tokyo.

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At a Halloween event in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a little girl wearing a costume is talking to a store employee wearing an orange hat.
November 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Happy Friday from #Tokyo!

Another office day for me today. During lunchtime, I went to Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi. Here are some #panoramic photos shot with @heliographe.studio’s #65x24 app.

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Panoramic interior shot of Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo Panoramic shot of the entrance to Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo Panoramic shot of an underground passageway at Mitsukoshimae subway station near Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Good morning from #Japan! Busy week at work so far, with today being the first day I don't have to go to the office.

For the #UrbanGaze theme, a set of #filmphotography from Yanagimachi district in #Ueda, #Nagano.

#photography #streetphotography #ArtYear #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
Street scene from historic Yanagimachi street in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Kodak Portra 400 medium-format film. Street scene from historic Yanagimachi street in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Kodak Portra 400 medium-format film. Street scene from historic Yanagimachi street in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Kodak Portra 400 medium-format film. Street scene from historic Yanagimachi street in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Kodak Portra 400 medium-format film.
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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#Tokyo Sunday; Oct 26, 2025

1. Resumed #drumming lessons after 3-months break
2. Lunch at Cafe Chocotto, #Komagome
3. Got a library card for Bunkyo Ward, and
4. visited the “Vinyl Room” at Koishikawa Library

#photography #dailylife #japanlife #japan #ArtYear #EastCoastKin @bskyphotos.bsky.social
During the drumming lesson in Komagome, Tokyo Mixed lunch plate at a cafe in Komagome, Tokyo Bunkyo Ward Library Card The Vinyl Room at Koishikawa library has around 20,000 records.
October 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Happy weekend from #Japan!

For the #BlueSkyArtShow topic of #Inside, this photo is an interior of the main living room in a 16th-century homestead at the Open Air Museum in Stübing near #Graz, #Austria.

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An inside view of the Laarer family homestead, a 16th century building that is one of the almost 100 exhibits of the Austrian Open Air Museum at Stübing near Graz. This main living room of the building is a so-called "smoke room", meaning that from its double fire place (open fire and baking oven), smoke would fill the upper quarter of the room before being directed outside through a hatch above the room's door. The building dates back to 1576 and used to be located in the village of St. Nikolai, in a side valley of the Enns river.
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Happy Friday from #Tokyo!

#Autumn in #Japan comes with illumination of the colorful foliage at selected locations. Here are some photos of such a "light-up" (ライトアップ) at Tenju-an, a side temple of Nanzenji in #Kyoto.

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Photo of illuminated autumn foliage at Tenju-an, a side temple of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan. Tripods were not allowed, so I steadied the camera on the floor of the temple's veranda. Photo of illuminated autumn foliage at Tenju-an, a side temple of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan. Tripods were not allowed, so I steadied the camera on the floor of the temple's veranda. Photo of illuminated autumn foliage at Tenju-an, a side temple of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan. Tripods were not allowed, so I steadied the camera on the floor of the temple's veranda. Photo of illuminated autumn foliage at Tenju-an, a side temple of Nanzenji in eastern Kyoto, Japan. Tripods were not allowed, so I steadied the camera on the floor of the temple's veranda.
October 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM