Yamasa Photography Blog http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf The Yamasa Institute Mini Photography Blog hourly 6 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Yamasa Photography Blog http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/images/arch-col1.jpg Okazaki fireworks Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060813-0248%20PM?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-08-13T14:48:00+09:00 , Okazaki fireworks Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060813-0248%20PM?OpenDocument Okazaki fireworksOkazaki fireworks
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Okazaki fireworks
Aug 5, 2006 - 15 Photos
]]> 2006-08-13T14:48:00+09:00 , Okazaki fireworks Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060813-0248%20PM?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-08-13T14:48:00+09:00 Nagoya station Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060422-1110?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-04-22T11:10:00+09:00 , Nagoya station Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060422-1110?OpenDocument Nagoya stationNagoya station
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]]> 2006-04-12T10:03:00+09:00 , Ieyasu parade Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060412-1003?OpenDocument 2006-04-12T10:03:00+09:00 Narrow house Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060323-1728?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-03-23T17:28:00+09:00 , Narrow house Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060323-1728?OpenDocument Narrow houseNarrow house
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]]> 2006-03-23T09:19:00+09:00 , Apartment building construction Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060323-0919?OpenDocument 2006-03-23T09:19:00+09:00 Old factory building Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060318-1853?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-03-18T18:53:00+09:00 , Old factory building Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060318-1853?OpenDocument Old factory buildingOld factory building
]]> 2006-03-18T18:53:00+09:00 , Old factory building Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060318-1853?OpenDocument The Yamasa Institute. The factory had a rich history and contribued also to the development of the local area, all of which is now being redeveloped. There are plans to build a new factory somewhere else in the city, but for this part of Okazaki manufacturing will be a memory. I like this picture, because it has some kind of romantic feel in it.]]> 2006-03-18T18:53:00+09:00 Demolishing the wall Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060317-1220?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-03-17T12:20:00+09:00 , Demolishing the wall Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060317-1220?OpenDocument Demolishing the wallDemolishing the wall
I`m back. Because of the JR Okazaki area reconstruction, yesterday the wall of Hattori Kogyo company was removed. They will broaden the road. Anytime when something old is wanishing, I can`t help myself feel a little sad. ]]> 2006-03-17T12:20:00+09:00 Right angle tree Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060305-2103?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-03-05T21:03:00+09:00 , Right angle tree Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060305-2103?OpenDocument Right angle treeRight angle tree
In Japan they have special "right angle" trees. It`s a kind of a bonsai, but a bigger one. In the Edo period almost 200 men`s force was needed to bend a tree properly. Nowadays, they use genetical engineering instead. :-)]]> 2006-03-05T21:03:00+09:00 Green tea fields Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060212-2108?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-02-12T21:08:00+09:00 , Green tea fields Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060212-2108?OpenDocument Green tea fieldsGreen tea fields
Green tea fields in mountain area in Shizuoka prefecture, close to the Japanese Southern Alps. Shizuoka prefecture is famous for green tea production.]]> 2006-02-12T21:08:00+09:00 Southern Alps Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060208-2015?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-02-08T20:15:00+09:00 , Southern Alps Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060208-2015?OpenDocument Southern AlpsSouthern Alps
View from Chauseyama mountain to the Japanese Southern Alps. There was very windy and cold (-7 degree C), but visibility was fantastic. Picture was taken with old East German lens Pentacon 135mm/f2.8. It cost me 44 USD.]]> 2006-02-08T20:15:00+09:00 Devilish house Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060130-1145?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-30T11:45:00+09:00 , Devilish house Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060130-1145?OpenDocument Devilish houseDevilish house
Nagoya, near Osu Kannon temple.]]> 2006-01-30T11:45:00+09:00 Mailboxes Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060129-1048?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-29T10:48:00+09:00 , Mailboxes Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060129-1048?OpenDocument MailboxesMailboxes
Picture taken in Okazaki city.]]> 2006-01-29T10:48:00+09:00 Sushi restaurant Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060129-0907?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-29T09:07:00+09:00 , Sushi restaurant Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060129-0907?OpenDocument Sushi restaurantSushi restaurant in Nagoya
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]]> 2006-01-14T13:37:00+09:00 , Graffiti in Nagoya Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060114-1337?OpenDocument 2006-01-14T13:37:00+09:00 Construction - destruction Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060113-1812?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-13T18:12:00+09:00 , Construction - destruction Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060113-1812?OpenDocument DestructionRenovation in progress
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]]> 2006-01-12T11:18:00+09:00 , Japanese food Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060112-1118?OpenDocument 2006-01-12T11:18:00+09:00 Ciao snow resort Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060110-1406?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-10T14:06:00+09:00 , Ciao snow resort Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060110-1406?OpenDocument Snow resortView from the restaurant
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]]> 2006-01-06T16:58:00+09:00 , Toyota Automobile Museum Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060106-0458%20PM?OpenDocument 2006-01-06T16:58:00+09:00 Women only. Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060106-1013%20AM?OpenDocument ]]> 2006-01-06T10:13:00+09:00 , Women only. Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20060106-1013%20AM?OpenDocument Thain platformTrain platform
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Kuroyon Royal Hotel
Kuroyon Royal Hotel That was hotel in classic western style. I reserved the cheapest room for 8000 yen. When I entered the room, I noticed that the room is bigger and better than the one I reserved 10 minutes ago. I was little bit perplexed.
A hotel room
A hotel room
When I asked what does this mean, the hotel girl replied, that there was no cheap room left, so they gave me a better one. But I don`t need to be worried, the price will remain the same. OK then. Hotel wasn`t crowded. There was also bydy-building room and big pool, where was nobody swimming. I couldn`t test it because of lack of swimnming suit. But I tried japanese hot-spa onsen. That was fantastic. There was small pool outside, so I relaxed under the heaven full of stars. Next day in the morning the luxurious breakfast and departure. First I had to go by car some kilometers uphill before reaching the Ogizava station. The parking was free of charge (incredible) and was still empty. Kurobe dam was build by the Japan electric pover company in the year 1963 for producing electricity. Because of difficult terrain, some tunnels needed to be built. Those tunnels are nowadays used by tourists.]]> 2004-07-14T17:06:00+09:00 , Tateyama and Kurobe dam Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20040714-0506%20PM?OpenDocument
Trolleybus
Trolleybus Tunnel is really narrow. 4 trolleybuses are running from each end of the tunnel and in the middle there is a plase where they can avoid.
Tunnel
Tunnel
Inside the tunnel we crossed the border between Nagano and Toyama prefecture. Japanese like speaking machines, so if you are in the bus or elevator, you are still bombarded by some kind of informations, usually recorded at the tape. So they tell you how they are glad that you use their service. Then all informations about building dam and so on are spoken. On the end they say many thanks again. I`m not against it but sometimes less informations would be better. So we are now in the Kurobe dam station. From now on we have to go 300 m on foot, crossing the dam.
Kurobe dam
Kurobe dam
This dam is the highest in Japan. 186 m. And there is a beautiful Alpen scenery in the sorroundings. I`m lucky. Because I started early morning, the spots are still not crowded. Fantastic. Next I have to go from the Kurobe ko station to the Kurobe daira station by the cable car. The hill is really steep and the vagoon has go through narrow tunnel.
Cable car
Cable car
Kurobe daira is a small platform, from which is fantastic panoramatic view. And of course a souvenir shops everywhere.
Ropeway
Ropeway
The next was ropeway to the Daikanbo station. The rope is stretched only between two poles, so you can see the terminal station. Then you have to go through other tunnel using trolleybus again and you`ll be in Murodo station on Tateyama mountain. (trolleybusses used here are the only ones in whole Japan) There you can find a hotel, big parking and many tourists which came here by bus from the opposite side. (fortunatelly cars are forbidden to enter) You`ll see here of course many photographers with single reflex lens cameras and tripods. But I can`t forget to write about the biggest attraction here. Yes, that snow valley.
Yuki no otani - snow valley
Yuki no otani - snow valley
When spring starts and the Tateyama road is going to be open, first bulldozers have to clean the snow. As a result of this, that famous snow valley is created.
16. year of Heisei era, 4. months, 18. day
16. year of Heisei era, 4. months, 18. day
When I was there, the snow walls were 16 m high. Fantastic, I never saw something like this before. Half of the road is only for pedestrians, so they can walk near easily. I eat a lunch and made some small trip in the neighboroughs. And I found interesting board. There was written "POISONUS GUS" on it.
Japanese English
Japanese English
It took me a while and I understood that I should be aware of, yes, "POISONOUS GAS"! This bad English is not so rare in Japan. Especially R and L is for Japanese difficult to distinguish. L does not exist in Japanese. There are on the web special pages, where that bad English is collected. You can visit it at www.engrish.com. But you have to know, that English is really difficult to learn for Japanese. So I don`t like making jokes about it and especially I hate those jokes made by the people who can`t speak Japanese at all.]]> 2004-07-14T17:06:00+09:00 , Tateyama and Kurobe dam Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20040714-0506%20PM?OpenDocument
Mountain hut
Mountain hutI have to finish, there is nothing more to write. The whole weekend trip cost me about 30000 yen. Travelling is relatively expensive in Japan.
You can find other photoghraphs here.]]> 2004-07-14T17:06:00+09:00 Why I`m in Japan Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20040710-1231%20PM?OpenDocument
The Yamasa Institute in Okazaki city
The Yamasa Institute in Okazaki cityThe school I found on internet is called The Yamasa Institute and from that time is connected with me. First I studied here for 18 months and then I got job here. I`m administering school servers, developing databases and distance learning system and other things. So that`s all for today. See you next time.]]> 2004-07-10T12:31:00+09:00 Modern coin lockers Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20040710-1222?OpenDocument 2004-07-10T12:22:00+09:00 , Modern coin lockers Tomas Cermak http://blog.yamasa.org/ocjs/dombloge.nsf/archive/20040710-1222?OpenDocument
Oasis 21 with water roof
Oasis 21 with water roof]]> 2004-07-10T12:22:00+09:00