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15 imagesMy editorial photos have been published by the Guardian, The Times, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Daily Express, De Morgen, The Week, Wired Magazine and National Geographic News. -
18 imagesLev Parikian is the author of Light Rains Sometimes Fall: A British Year in Japan's 72 Seasons. In his book, he describes his daily walks near his London home, including the large and historic West Norwood Cemetery. -
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30 imagesObon is the Buddhist festival of the dead. Celebrations can include dancing and taiko drumming, such as this small event under the train tracks near a small station in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. -
43 imagesThe city of Tendo in Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its shogi (Japanese chess) playing pieces. Production started early in the 19th century and Tendo still produces over 95% of the Shogi pieces made in Japan. -
46 imagesFamily-owned and run Ando Cloisonne was founded in the 1880s and is the only large manufacturer of cloisonne metalware left in Japan. The cloisonne enamelling process is technologically complex and a single work may feature over 50 colours. -
45 imagesThe Nekka shochu distillery was founded in July 2016 and at that time was the smallest shochu distillery in Japan. It makes shochu from locally-grown rice, and is helping support a local economy that has languished since the nuclear disaster of 2011. -
57 imagesOriental Carpet Mills was founded in 1935 and produces luxury hand-woven and tufted carpets. Its carpets are used all over the world, including in the Vatican, the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and the Kabukiza Kabuki Theatre. -
45 imagesThe Benrido collotype atelier in Kyoto was founded in 1887 and is the only full-scale commercial collotype atelier in the world. Collotype is a historic photographic printing process that makes use of plates coated in gelatine. It produces prints of unrivalled quality. -
14 imagesThe UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath is famed for its hot spa that dates back to Roman times and for its Georgian architecture. For much of its history the city has been a popular holiday resort. It is the only hot spa in the UK. -
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33 galleriesPhotos from destinations in Japan. These images were produced for magazine feature stories. In 2013 a record 10 million foreign tourists visited Japan, although the size of the inbound tourism sector is still low compared to many other countries. -
20 galleriesJapan has a long tradition of "monozukuri" (literally "making things"). The skills of artisanal craft have historically been highly valued and there are many craftsmen working in areas as diverse as traditional wooden furniture and artisan denim. -
47 galleriesPhotos of food and drink in Japan. Japanese food or "washoku" is recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity. The basic ingredients of washoku include rice, miso paste, dashi fish broth and soy sauce. -
30 galleriesPhotos of contemporary and traditional art, entertainment and culture. Japan is renowned for its cultural exports - from the C19 Japonisme of ukiyoe woodblock prints to modern manga and anime. -
11 galleriesPhotos for the March 2011 Tohoku (North East Japan) tsunami, earthquake, nuclear accident and their aftermaths. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake was the largest ever recorded in Japan and was followed by a devastating tsunami. 18,500 people were killed or are still missing. -
11 galleriesJapanese companies are renowned for their technology and typically heavily engaged in research and development. Sectors with particular technological strength include renewable power generation, transport, precision equipment and architecture. -
8 galleriesPhotos from some of the stranger stories I have covered in Japan: "decochari" customized bicycles, insect sushi, disabled wrestling, and astronaut underpants. -
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