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These photos were take by Axel Roca in March 2025 as part of a study abroad experience through Davidson-Davie Community College.

Tokyo

Welcome to Tokyo. Axel Roca

Senso-ji Shrine

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Cityscapes

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Nightlights

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Meiji Jingu

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Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha, and thousands of vermilion torii gates

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Around town

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Zen

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Ryoanji Temple
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Kinkaku-ji. Axel Roca

Hiroshima

Peace

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Miyajima Island

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City life

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