In one of the secondary temples of Kiyomizu Dera sanctuary, a young woman takes the pose near the statue of a rabbit. Since rabbits have large litters, Japanese people worship them since they think that they will bring celestial favors on births. February 2012. Dans un des temples secondaires du sanctuaire Kiyomizu Dera, une jeune…

The Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto is located on top of a mountain. It is surrounded by shops for tourists and pilgrims. February 2012. Le temple de Kiyomizu-dera de Kyoto est haut d’une montagne. Il est cerné par les boutiques pour touristes et pèlerins. Février 2012.

These two girls are walking up the hill to reach Temple Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto. The temple was founded in 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. In 2007, Kiyomizu-dera was one of 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World. However, it was not picked as one of the seven winning…

The shinkansen (Japanese high-speed train) is famous for its incredible punctuality: the average delay from schedule per train is 36 seconds. This station master in Kyoto makes sure the train leaves on time. February 2012. Le shinkansen (le TGV japonais) est réputé pour son incroyable ponctualité : le retard moyen à l’arrivée, par rapport à…

This man with a strange hat does not move. He is a buddhist monk begging for alms in front of the Kiyomizu temple. Begging is the only occasion monks appear in public. February 2012. Cet homme avec un étrange chapeau ne bouge pas. C’est un moine bouddhiste qui demande l’aumône devant le temple Kiyomizu. La…