Looking for the perfect souvenir by James Clarke

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09/10/2007	James Clarke

Looking for the perfect souvenir

Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

It's a Japanese custom whenever you go travelling somewhere the you have to buy lots of souvenirs (omiyagi) for relatives, friends, colleagues to apologise for going away! Fortunately there are plenty of souvenir stores to help you do this.

Casio EX-Z850 ,Built in 7.9-23.7mm
1/125s f/2.8 at 7.9mm full exif

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Sam_C		06-Aug-2008 03:50
Great shot and story behind the tradition, I learned something, thank you! BV!

Guest		06-Aug-2008 03:16
how much did that Look set you back ????

123		06-Aug-2008 01:24
LOve the part where its to to apologise for going away. Nice. Where I come from they give you gifts and hope instead you go away...lol. BV

Simon Chandler		05-Aug-2008 20:21
Fantastic image, very interesting. I consider this image a souvenir for me from you my friend. v

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