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Bland tempelträdgårdar och berg i Japan

Koishikawa Botanical Gardens-Japanse landscape garden in Tokyo

228-Japanese landscape garden – a part of Koishikawa Botanical Gardens Tokyo Oct 19, 2007
229-Koishikawa Botanical Gardens Tokyo
230-Plan of Koishikawa BG Tokyo
231-Japanese garden 1 KBG
232-Japanese garden 2 KBG
233-Japanese garden 3 KBG
234-Japanese garden 4 KBG
235-Japanese garden 5-Old Medical School KBG
236-Japanese garden 6 KBG
242-Japanese garden 12 KBG
237-Japanese garden 7 KBG
238-Japanese garden 8 KBG
244-Japanese garden – a part of Koishikawa BG Oct 19, 2007
239-Koishikawa Botanical Gardens Japanese part
240-Japanese garden 10 KBG
243-Japanese garden KBG

Mt. ZAO – a complex volcano, one of the most active i northern Honshu, SW Sendai City JAPAN

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Autumn colours quite good on the way to the Middle station by cable car, approx. 1000 m in Mt Zao massif Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
002-Prof. Mitsuo Suzuki leads today’s expedition to Mt Jizo Oct 19, 2011
Prof. Mitsuo Suzuki TOHOKU UNIVERSITY leads our excursion to Mt Jizo Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
003-Zao Rope Way-bottom 855 m – top 1.661 m Oct 19, 2011
Zao Ropeway cable car – bottom station 855 m – top station 1.661 m Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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On the way to the Middle station approx. 1000 m in Mt Zao massif Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
006-After the 2nd level approx. 1400 m in Mt Zao massif Oct 19, 2011
”Late autumn” in the cool-temperate forest dominated by Fagus crenata near Mt Jizo approx. 1400 m in Mt zao massif Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
007-Near the top of Mt Zao massif approx 1550 m Oct 19, 2011
Higher up the subalpine forest dominates of Abies mariesii near top station of Mt Zao/Mt Jizo approx. 1550 m Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
004-Map of Zao massif with the near top Mt Jizo 1703 m Oct 19, 2011
Map of Mt Zao massif – here near the top of Mt Jizo Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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(L to R) Tomas Wehtje, Emiko Sakaoka, Viveka Wehtje in the alpine vegetation of shrubby plants near top of Mt. Jizo, Zao Mountaine Range Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
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Rhododendron brachycarpum Mt Jizo approx. 1.650 m a.s.l. Zao Honshu Japan Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
009-Pinus pumila maybe hybrid with P. parviflora Mt Jizo 1700 m a.s.l. Oct 19, 2011
Pinus pumila maybe a hybrid with P. parviflora Mt Jizo 1.700 m a.s.l. Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
010-Ilex sugerokii var. brevipedunculata Mt Jizo 1675 m Zao Oct 19, 2011
Ilex sugerokii var. brevipedunculata – a beautiful, probably hardy evergreen shrub on Mt Jizo 1.675 m a.s.l. Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Ilex crenata Mt Jizo, Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Ilex crenata Mt Jizo, Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
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Taxus cuspidata var. nana Mt Jizo alt. 1700 m a.s.l. Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo Sten Ridderlöf)
012-Inger Ekberg & Mitsuo Suzuki on top of Mt Jizo 1705 m Oct 19, 2011
Inger Ekberg & Mitsuo Suzuki on top of Mt Jizo, Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
013-Dr. Koji Yonekura on top of Mt Jizo, Zao Oct 19, 2011
The excellent Japanese taxonomist Dr. Koji Yonekura Tohoko University on top of Mt. Jizo Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
014-Sten Ridderlöf & Mitsuo Suzuki on top of Mt Jizo 1703 m a.s.l. Oct 19, 2011
Sten Ridderlöf & Mitsuo Suzuki on the top of Mt. Jizo, Zao Montain Range 1.703 m a.s.l. Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Daniel Daggfeldt)
017-Needles of Abies mariesii Mt Jizo approx. 1650 m Zao Oct 19, 2011
Needles of Abies mariesii Mt Jizo approx. 1.650 m Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
015-Pinus parviflora Mt Jizo approx 1625 m Zao Oct 19, 2011
Pinus parviflora Mt Jizo approx. 1.625 m a.s.l. Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Sorbus commixta Mt Jizo approx. 1.650 m Zao massif Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Skimmia japonica var. intermedia f. repens Mt Jizo Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Emiko Sakaoka (Amy) in Mt Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Emiko Sakaoka (Amy) in Mt Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Prof. Mitsuo Suzuki TOHOKU UNIVERSITY after our excursion to Mt Jizo Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
One of the delicious dishes Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
One of the delicious dishes Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
021-Swedish group eating traditional Japanese food in Zao Oct 19, 2011
The Swedish group eating traditional Japanese food in Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Higher mountains viewed from Mt Jizo, Zao Oct 19, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

HAMARIKYU GARDEN – an old urban garden in Tokyo City JAPAN

Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Map of Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Map of Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
003-A newly married couple Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
A newly married couple Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
004-A 300-year Pine (Pinus thunbergii) Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf
A 300-Year Pine (Pinus thunbergii) in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Teahouse in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Teahouse in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
A teahouse bridge originally from 1707 Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
A teahouse bridge originally from 1707, Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
007-An urban Tokyo Garden Hamarikyu Oct 17, 2011
An urban Tokyo garden near Shiodome, Hamarikyu Gardens Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
008-Large Garden Pond in Hamarikyu Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
Large Garden Pond at Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
009-Pinus thunbergii Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Pinus thunbergii in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
010-An odd Pinus thunbergii Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
An odd Pinus thunbergii from which you can hunt ducks Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
011-An urban Tokyo Garden Hamarikyu Oct 17, 2011
An urban Tokyo garden, Hamarikyu Gardens Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
012-Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
013-Machilus thunbergii Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten
Machilus thunbergii in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
014-Old Japanese Black Pine Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
015-A Pine avenue Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf
Pine avenue (Pinus thunbergii) in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
016-Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
The flower field in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
017-Hamarikyu Garden Tokyo Oct 17, 2011
The flower field in Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo Oct 17, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

RYOANJI Temple Garden – a dry landscape garden in Kyoto JAPAN

008-Ryoanji Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
009-Ryoanji Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011

NIJO CASTLE GARDEN – a 400 year shogunate garden in Kyoto City JAPAN

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Horai island in the centre of the pond, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
002-Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (2)
Maingate to Ninomara Palace of Nijo Castle Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Ninomaru palace of Nijo Castle Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Ninomaru palace of Nijo Castle Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (6)
Horai island in the centre representing the Isles of the Blest, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (7)
Horai island in the centre representing the Isles of the Blest, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Horai island in the centre representing the Isles of the Blest, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Horai island in the centre representing the Isles of the Blest, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The Pond in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The Pond with Cycas revoluta in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Horai island in the centre representing the Isles of the Blest, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Bamboo wall in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Bamboo wall in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (8)
Hard-cuted Cryptomeria japonica-trees Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Cleaning every leaf in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Claes Nordmark walking in an avenue of Prunus & Wisteria, Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Gunilla Ehrensvärd in Nijo Castle Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

GOLDEN PAVILION and Kinkakuji Temple Garden, Kyoto JAPAN – a splendid milieu

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Golden Pavilion with pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Map of the Golden Pavilion with garden in Kyoto, Japan
Map of the Golden Pavilion with garden in Kyoto, Japan
003-Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Golden Pavilion with pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
004-Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Golden Pavilion with Pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Golden Pavilion with pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Golden Pavilion with pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
007-Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Golden Pavilion with pond garden enjoyed on foot, by boat and from inside the buildings, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Part of the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
009-Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Part of the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
010-Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Part of the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Part of the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Moss garden in the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
013-Mossgarden in Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Moss garden in the Golden Pavilion complex, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
014-Waterfall in Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Waterfall with a carp stone at Temple of the Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2010 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Stone Pagoda in the pond, Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stone Pagoda, Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stone Pagoda, Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
017-Moss-roof in Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Moss-roof in Golden Pavilion Garden, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten ridderlöf)
018-Nice & simple Japanese gate Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
A nice simple Japanese gate Golden Pavilion Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
019-Nice pavement in Kinkakuji Temple Garden Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Nice pavement in Golden Pavilion Garden, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten ridderlöf)

KIYOMIZU TEMPLE – an old Buddhist temple in Kyoto JAPAN

001-Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Rear view of pagoda and adjacent buildings Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
003-English info about Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto
English information about Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
005-Group from the Swedish Society for Dendrology and Park Culture in Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011
Group of the Swedish Society for Dendrology and Park Culture in Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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A nice chat in Sweden Dendro group Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Otowa Spring water, Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
008-Sacred water Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Otowa-no-taki, the waterfall where visitors drink for health, longevity, and success in studies, Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Prunus plantation Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Prunus plantation Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Ilbizia julibrissin Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Dog at Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Dog at Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Gate to Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The veranda Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
The veranda Kiyomizu Temple Kyoto Oct 22, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

KONGOBUJI TEMPLE – Sacred center of Shingon Buddhism Mt. KOYA, JAPAN

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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
002-Pilgrims enter Kongobuji Temple Oct 24, 2011
Pilgrims enter the Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
004-Signe von der Esch in Kongobuji Temple Oct 24, 2011
Signe von der Esch ”opens” the door to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Munks in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Munks in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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A very old Cryptomeria japonica Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Detail of drawing in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Detail of drawing in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
009-Maria Holmberg in Kongobuji Temple Oct 24, 2011
Maria Holmberg in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
014-Garden of Kongobuji Temole Oct 24, 2011
The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Acer palmatum in the dry garden to Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Grave & shrine in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Grave in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Grave in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Sacred center of Shingon buddidhism and their graveyard, Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
021-Buddhist grave with lippstick Kongobuji Temple Oct 24, 2011
Buddhist grave with lippstick in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Sacred center of Shingon buddidhism and their graveyard, Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Sacred center of Shingon buddidhism, Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
024-Sigrid de Geer in Mt Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Sigrid de Geer in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
025-Gunilla & Jörgen Ehrensvärd in Gingko leaves Mt Koya Oct 24, 2011
Jörgen & Gunilla Ehrensvärd in Gingko leaves Mt. Koya Oc4, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Part of the Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Part of the Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Part of the Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Part of the Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Gingko biloba in Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stream in Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stream in Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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The religious progagation center Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Such a beautiful parkingplace! Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Such a beautiful parkingplace! Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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JAPAN ON FIRE! Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Acer palmatum Kongobuji Temple Mt. Koya Oct 24, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

SAMURAI HOUSE for NOMURA family – a beautiful pocket garden in KANAZAWA Ishikawa Pref. JAPAN

Central Lantern Samurai House garden Kanazawa Oct 23, 2011
002-Entrance yard to Samurai House Kanazawa Oct 23, 2011
004-Suit of armour in Samurai House Kanazawa Oct 23, 2011
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006-Inside Samurai House Kanazawa Oct 23, 2011
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KORAKUEN GARDEN in Okayama Prefecture – a most beautiful strolling garden in JAPAN

Korakuen Garden Okayama Prefecture Japan Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Prefecture Japan Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Map of Korakuen Garden Okayama
Map of Korakuen Garden Okayama
003-Paths & grass lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011
Decorative paths & huge lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Water, paths & lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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The Swedish Dendro Group in miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Stepping Stones to the miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Stepping Stones to the miniature hill in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Nice stones also in the fence Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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System of paths and water in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Stepping Stones Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Stepping Stones Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Water & grass lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Grass lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Grass lawns in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Mona Holmberg Sweden passing through the Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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System of paths and water in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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After picking Pine-needles some rest for the gardeners in Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Louis de Geer Sweden is impressed of the beauty of Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Nice stones also in the fence Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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The decorative landscape of Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Decorative & old Japanese pine in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Decorative & old Japanese pine in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
The Prunus Garden in Korakuen Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
The Prunus Garden in Korakuen Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
The Maple garden in Korakuen Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlof
The Maple garden in Korakuen Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlof
A shrine in Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011
A shrine and a smaller one in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Crops of linen Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Crops of linen Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Lotus pool in the shadow of Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Nice and effective fences also with small stones in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Oher type of fence in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Also Okayama Castle is included in the scenery of Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011
Also Okayama Castle is included in the scenary of Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Small island Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Small island Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Small island Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Small island Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Fields with crops, grass lawns, stones & trees in Korakuen Garden Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Japanese pines Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Japanese pines Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Japanese girl in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Japanese girl in Korakuen Garden Okayama Oct 25, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf

MATSUSHIMA BAY- scenic view with hundreds of islands Honshu JAPAN

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002-Matsushima islands Honshu JAPAN
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004-Temple in Matsushima Oct 18, 2011
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MAKINO BOTANICAL GARDEN – a research garden in Kochi Prefecture JAPAN commemorating Dr. Tomarito Makino

1. View from Mt Godaisan Shikoku Oct 27, 2011
View from Makino Botanical Garden at Mt Godaisan Shikoku island Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Map of Makino Botanical Garden 2011
Map of Makino Botanical Garden 2011
Swedish Dendrology Society Group in Makino Botanical Garden Japan Oct 27, 2011
Swedish Dendrology Society Group in Makino Botanical Garden Japan Oct 27, 2011
4. Dr. Fujikawa with assistent Oct 27, 2011
(L to R) Dr. Kazumi Fujikawa with assistent guide Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
5. Else von Essen in a nice stand of Quercus dentata Makino Botanical Garden Japan Oct 27, 2011
Else von Essen in a nice stand of Quercus dentata Makino Botanical Garden Oct 237, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
6. Quercus dentata Makino Botanical Garden Oct 27, 2011
Quercus dentata Makino Botanical Garden Shikoku Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
7. Prunus zippeliana Makino Botanical Garden okto 27, 2011
Prunus zippeliana Makino Botanical Garden Shikoku Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Rhododendron metternichii f. typicum Makino 1940 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf Oct 27, 2011 Makino Botanical Garden)
Sedum spec. Makino Botanical Garden Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Sedum spec. Makino Botanical Garden Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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(L to R) Louis de Geer, Signe von der Esch, Gunilla Ehrenswärd, Eva Jäderberg, Eva Klingberg, Carl-Ulrik von Essen, Maria Holmberg, Olof Bengtsson, Fritz Piper from the Swedish Dendrology Society in Makino Botanical Garden Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Carl-Ulrik von Essen & Olof Bengtsson in Makino Botanical Garden south Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlof)
13. The new green-house of Makino Botanical Garden Oct 27, 2011
New green-house in Makino Botanical Garden Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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New green-house in Makino Botanical Garden Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
15. Fritz & Marie Piper Daniel Daggfeldt in Makino BG Café Oct 27, 2011
(L to R) Fritz & Marie Piper, Daniel Daggfeldt in Makino BG café Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)

KATSURAHAMA – a soft Pacific Ocean place in Kochi Pref. JAPAN

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The Butterfly (Parantica sita niphonica) visits Crepidiastrum keiskeanum in Katsurahama Kochi Pref. Shikoku JPN Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Black Kite (Milvus migrans) patrols the Katsurahama Beach Tosa Bay Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Pacific Ocean meets the warm Katsurahama Beach, Tosa Bay Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Shrine in Katsurahama, Tosa Bay Shikoku Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Shrine in Katsurahama, Tosa Bay Shikoku Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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22 degrees Celsius in Pacific Ocean in Katsurahama Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Tosa Dog Fighting Center – very macho – Kastsurahama Tosa Oct 27, 2011 (photo of photo Sten Ridderlöf)
(L to R) Gunilla Ehrensvärd, Marie Piper, Birgit Bengtsson, Sigrid de Geer in Katsurahama Beach Tosa Bay Shikoku Oct 27, 2011
The Swedish ladies – very feminin (L to R): Gunilla Ehrensvärd, Marie Piper, Birgit Bengtsson, Sigrid de Geer in Katsurahama Beach Tosa Bay, Shikoku Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Sten Ridderlöf – a tired Reiseleiter Katsurahama Kochi Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)
Sten Ridderlöf – a tired ”reiseleiter” in Katsurahama Tosa Bay Japan Oct 27, 2011 (photo by Sten Beckman)

Mt. ISHIZUCHI & OMOGO Valley – two dendrological hotspots in Shikoku island W. JAPAN

Old Tsuga sieboldi in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Old trees of Tsuga sieboldi in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
002-Tsuga sieboldii Mt. Ichizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
Old Tsuga sieboldi in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Autumn in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Autumn in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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(L to R) Kazumi Fujikawa, Sten Ridderlöf, Shingo Ishikawa in Mt Ishizuchi in Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
005-Prof. Shingo Ishikawa in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
Professor Shingo Ishikawa in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
006-Quercus crispula (Q. mongolica var. grosseserrata) Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
Leaves of Quercus crispula (Quercus mongolica ssp. crispula) in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Group from Swedish Dendrological Society listen to prof. Shingo Ishikawa in Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Autumn colours in Mt. Ishizuchi natural wood-land Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Splendid autumn colours in Mt. Ishizuchi natural wood-land Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Abies homolepis in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
011-Autumn in Mt. Ishizuchi Oct 26, 2011
Among others Abies homolepis Mt Ishizuchi Shikoku Japan Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
012-Shingo Ishikawa checks an old Zelkova serrata Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
Prof. Shingo Ishikawa checks an old Zelkova zerrata in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Autumn in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Autumn in Mt. Ishizuchi Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Hedera rhombea in Omogo Valley Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Omogo Valley Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Omogo Valley Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
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Clear water in the river Omogo Valley Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
017-Magnolia obovata & Cornus controversa & Hedera rhombea Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011
Magnolia obovata & Cornus controversa Omogo Valley Shikoku Oct 26, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
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Cornus controversa in Omogo Valley Shikoku island Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
019-Stewartia monadelpha Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011
Trunk of Clethra barbinervis in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Young Magnolia obovata in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Young Magnolia obovata in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stewartia monadelpha in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Stewartia monadelpha in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
022-The rare Carpinus cordata in Omogo Valley Shikoku Oct 26, 2011
The rare Carpinus cordata in Omogo Valley Oct 26, 2011 (photo by Sten Ridderlöf)
Omogo Valley Shikoku island Japan Oct 26, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf
Omogo Valley Shikoku island Japan Oct 26, 2011 Photo Sten Ridderlöf