June 19-20:Naoshima and Tokyo

I stayed in more affordable housing: Mongolian pao tents.

SANAA's building from the boat.

Time lapse of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo

June 18: Naoshima Island

Sejima's new Tourist Center at the port.

Ando's Benesse House- museum/hotel

Panorama of the view from Benesse House

June 17: Kyoto

At Katsura Imperial Palace, southwest Kyoto. Teahouses and villas around a lake which influenced German architect Bruno Taut.

Famous checkerboard wallcovering.

Golden Pavilion

Ryoan-ji- the most important rock garden in the world.

Inside the many noisy game rooms in Kyoto.

June 16: Kyoto


Kiyomizu-Dera


Near Nanzen-ji




Another glimpse of a geisha..

June 15: Osaka and Kyoto

Ando's Church of the Light in Ibariki. A United Church of about 75 members.


They also have a meal after service.


In Kyoto



An astounding acapella group sings beside the subway.




Spotted two geisha on their way to entertain guests.

Tokyo: June 13-14

Atop the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills. Beautiful views of Tokyo.


Ando museum in Tokyo Midtown. Great Issey Miyake exhibition.


H&deM Prada.. 5 years old and still looking sharp.


Ito's Todd's building.


Piano's Hermes glass block building.


Sejima's Dior building..


The famous camera store.. good lenses still cost a fortune.


Tokyo Shinkansen station. On my way to Osaka.

Random photos from the past few months:

My cousin's 4 year old son:


Chinese New Year in Shanghai:


Parents sledding down from Mutianyu Great Wall


CCTV building in May


The interior of the Egg


Bird's Nest up close


Inside the Nest


Track and Field Finals at the Nest


Night shot