Larry Knipfing

@larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30+ years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph!

My other love is fiction writing and I have published quite a few books that take place in Japan. Fun stuff! You can find them at my Amazon Author's Page.

In addition to my writing, I have mainly been working in the field of corporate training, and at the same time have done a lot of photography.

*Kamakura, and now Yokohama (both in Kanagawa Prefecture) have been my home for almost twenty years and are perfect places for me: Hilly, situated on the water, and with amazing histories. The rest of Kanagawa is equally amazing and includes the great Hakone onsen and spa area.

*Tochigi Prefecture, with World Heritage site Nikko, is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and not far from Tokyo.

*Fukui Prefecture, located in central Japan on the coast of the Japan Sea, is brimming with classic Japanese culture and great natural beauty everywhere you look.

I really look forward to sharing ALL of Japan's beauty and magic with all of you.

https://linktr.ee/larryknipfing

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Photographing Mt. Fuji from Beach

As a former resident of Kamakura for almost 15 years, my favorite place to shoot Fuji has always been from Zaimokuza Beach in Kamakura...

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The Jizo Statues of Zojo-ji Temple

For me, the most beautiful, saddest and unique part of Zojo-ji Temple is the rows and rows of clothed and decorated jizo statues

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Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate

Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..

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Kamakura’s Stylish Starbucks

This might sound kind of silly, but you really have to visit Starbucks in Kamakura. The Starbucks coffee shop there is probably..

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The Holy Rock Gotobiki Iwa, Shingu

Holy Rock Gotobiki Iwa, Shingu, is huge and awesome!

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Brilliant Asuka Shrine, Shingu

The oldest shrine in the Kumano area, Asuka Shrine is a real eye opener!

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Kumano Hongu's Oyunohara Torii Gate

Standing 33.9 meters tall and 42 meters wide, the Hongu Oyunohara Torii Gate, also known at 'Otorii' (O means “big”) w..

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Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha

The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.

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Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Ja...

Alena Eckelmann

During a 3-day road trip I explored Tono and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. Tono is surrounded by mountains and forests; Kamaishi..

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Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden

Takako Sakamoto

Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..

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Yokohama’s Marine and Walk

Steve Morton

If you like the summer and shopping, then look no further than Yokohama`s Marine and Walk where you can find a tempting array of..

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Rainy Days at Kamakuragu Shrine

Steve Morton

For anyone wanting to experience a more relaxed side to this historical city, then Kamakuragu is the place to come

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