49. The "Sacred Bridge" to an 8th c. shrine; w the same bridge design since 1636. Known as 1 of the 3 most beautiful bridges in Japan. (Nikko, July 2015)
49. The "Sacred Bridge" to an 8th c. shrine; w the same bridge design since 1636. Known as 1 of the 3 most beautiful bridges in Japan. (Nikko, July 2015)
 50. Detail of the Sacred Bridge during rainy season. (Nikko, July 2015)
50. Detail of the Sacred Bridge during rainy season. (Nikko, July 2015)
 51. The plaza outside Nikko train station during rainy season. In the mountains, 75 miles (120km) north of Tokyo. (July 2015)
51. The plaza outside Nikko train station during rainy season. In the mountains, 75 miles (120km) north of Tokyo. (July 2015)
 52. "Katsuo," or skipjack tuna, with ginger on the side. (Nikko, July 2015)
52. "Katsuo," or skipjack tuna, with ginger on the side. (Nikko, July 2015)
 53. The path to Nikko Shrine, through 12,500 cypress trees, planted about 400 years ago. The longest stretch of cypress trees in the world. (Nikko, July 2015)
53. The path to Nikko Shrine, through 12,500 cypress trees, planted about 400 years ago. The longest stretch of cypress trees in the world. (Nikko, July 2015)
 54. Same as No. 53, with full color.
54. Same as No. 53, with full color.
 55. The "Tosho-gu" Shinto shrine, built in 1617 in honor of founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from Tokyo from 1603 until 1868, when the Emperor reasserted authority. (Nikko, July 2015)
55. The "Tosho-gu" Shinto shrine, built in 1617 in honor of founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from Tokyo from 1603 until 1868, when the Emperor reasserted authority. (Nikko, July 2015)
 56. Colorful "flowers" in the rain at Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine. (Nikko, July 2015)
56. Colorful "flowers" in the rain at Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine. (Nikko, July 2015)
 57. Students visiting a shrine in Nikko, famous for the beauty of its mountains and rivers. (July 2015)
57. Students visiting a shrine in Nikko, famous for the beauty of its mountains and rivers. (July 2015)
 58. These "omikuji," or fortune slips, are often for sale for about $1 at shrines. If message indicates good luck, the buyer keeps it; if not, s/he ties it here and leaves it behind. (Nikko, 2015)
58. These "omikuji," or fortune slips, are often for sale for about $1 at shrines. If message indicates good luck, the buyer keeps it; if not, s/he ties it here and leaves it behind. (Nikko, 2015)
49. The "Sacred Bridge" to an 8th c. shrine; w the same bridge design since 1636. Known as 1 of the 3 most beautiful bridges in Japan. (Nikko, July 2015)
49. The "Sacred Bridge" to an 8th c. shrine; w the same bridge design since 1636. Known as 1 of the 3 most beautiful bridges in Japan. (Nikko, July 2015)
50. Detail of the Sacred Bridge during rainy season. (Nikko, July 2015)
50. Detail of the Sacred Bridge during rainy season. (Nikko, July 2015)
51. The plaza outside Nikko train station during rainy season. In the mountains, 75 miles (120km) north of Tokyo. (July 2015)
51. The plaza outside Nikko train station during rainy season. In the mountains, 75 miles (120km) north of Tokyo. (July 2015)
52. "Katsuo," or skipjack tuna, with ginger on the side. (Nikko, July 2015)
52. "Katsuo," or skipjack tuna, with ginger on the side. (Nikko, July 2015)
53. The path to Nikko Shrine, through 12,500 cypress trees, planted about 400 years ago. The longest stretch of cypress trees in the world. (Nikko, July 2015)
53. The path to Nikko Shrine, through 12,500 cypress trees, planted about 400 years ago. The longest stretch of cypress trees in the world. (Nikko, July 2015)
54. Same as No. 53, with full color.
54. Same as No. 53, with full color.
55. The "Tosho-gu" Shinto shrine, built in 1617 in honor of founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from Tokyo from 1603 until 1868, when the Emperor reasserted authority. (Nikko, July 2015)
55. The "Tosho-gu" Shinto shrine, built in 1617 in honor of founder of Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan from Tokyo from 1603 until 1868, when the Emperor reasserted authority. (Nikko, July 2015)
56. Colorful "flowers" in the rain at Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine. (Nikko, July 2015)
56. Colorful "flowers" in the rain at Tosho-gu Shinto Shrine. (Nikko, July 2015)
57. Students visiting a shrine in Nikko, famous for the beauty of its mountains and rivers. (July 2015)
57. Students visiting a shrine in Nikko, famous for the beauty of its mountains and rivers. (July 2015)
58. These "omikuji," or fortune slips, are often for sale for about $1 at shrines. If message indicates good luck, the buyer keeps it; if not, s/he ties it here and leaves it behind. (Nikko, 2015)
58. These "omikuji," or fortune slips, are often for sale for about $1 at shrines. If message indicates good luck, the buyer keeps it; if not, s/he ties it here and leaves it behind. (Nikko, 2015)
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