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I’ve lived in Japan for almost 30 years and have taken a few pictures during this time. Japan is without any doubt a paradise for photographers. Everything is so photogenic. The forms, the colors, the styles, the atmosphere, the people, the nature, the costumes and the tradition — so many possible subjects.
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