Japan 2007

One of the largest collection of photos I have is the set from July 2007, when I chaperoned a trip to Japan with the CIAI group. This was an annual exchange trip from Celina, Ohio, USA to Minamiawaji, Hyogo, Japan. This was the second time I went to Kyoto and Minamiawaji, but the first time to Hiroshima and Nara. We were in Japan for 10 days and the Mawarikado Family was amazing. I also got to see my friend Norihisa Sakamoto and his family. I stayed with Norihisa's Father and Mother the first time I stayed in Minamiawaji.

I shot like 650 images on my second trip, and I wish I would have taken more. Japan is the most beautiful place I've ever been, and I'm still fascinated by it's history, art, architecture, and most of all, by it's people. I know my friends there are safe from the recent Earthquakes and Tsunamies, and I pray they stay safe. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the 2007 trip.

As always, the full set can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/travispedroza/ in the set CIAI Japan Trip 2007. Thanks for visiting!

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