Japan

Sumo Tournament

Sumo wrestlers prepare for a fight during a national tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena.

Senso-ji Shrine, Tokyo

A wedding procession at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

An artist paints at Shinjuku Gyoen

Sycamore Lane, Shinjuku Gyoen

The entrance to Senso-ji, in Asakusa.

A shrine within the Japanese Garden at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Sumo wrestlers and fans outside Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo

Tuna deliveries, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

Tuna is delivered to restaurants nearby Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo

The largest wooden torii in Japan, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

The wishing tree at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Sake offerings at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Looking up at Roppongi Tower

Tokyo as seen from the Mori Tower, Roppongi Hills

A guide to conveyor belt sushi

Sushi at Pintokona

Chefs prepare sushi at Pintokona, Tokyo

Colorful Shinkansen parked at Tokyo Station.

The Shinkansen, Japan's iconic bullet train.

Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, Tokyo

Tokyo Tower

The Mr. Miyagi of fish deliveries, Tokyo

Sushi at Pintokona, Tokyo

The Goma roll - salmon roe, sesame and avocado.

Tuna Bowl Breakfast at the Tsukiji FIsh Market, Tokyo

A Kagura is performed at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

This specific dance, called a Kagura, is based on a poem by Emperor Showa, in which he expressed his wishes for world peace and tranquility.

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

The bright, beautiful gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto

Kinkakuji Temple, also known as The Golden Pavillion, Kyoto

Japan's largest bronze Buddha, Nara

Green Tea Soba Noodles in Nara

Jizo Bosatsu line the steps at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima

Hiroshima's A-Bomb Dome