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On the 7th of November 2008, My wife and I left Perth (which had been my home for 35 years) for Japan on a one way ticket (I do intend to return to Perth for Holidays sometimes). We responded to God's calling to be missionaries to Japan. We are not associated with any Missionary Society. We went to Japan as tent makers, our original intention had been to work as English teachers and serve in an established church here as members. However, after two months here after many trials and tribulations, God enabled us to plant Shining Lights Church together with two other families. We are now Pastoring this church as well as working as English teachers running our own English school and I'm also working Part Time teaching English at a Kindergarten.
This gallery is mostly for friends and family to see our progress, but anyone is welcome to drop us as a comment and join us on this journey.
The Newest Photos will appear at the beginning of the gallery.
The English versions of our books Eternity and Back to Japan can now be ordered online from Koorong Books
If you like this please consider purchasing prints, gifts, or stock of these or any my other photos on this site, any money we can earn from these photos helps free up our time to concentrate on our mission work. Thank you.
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James Clarke (jamri) > Ume in Front of the Shrine, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
James Clarke (jamri) > The Inner Sanctum, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
This was the first time I went to this part of the Shrine grounds, I seldom go into the inner part of Shinto Shrines as quite often I feel an oppressive atmosphere at them. It was not the case here. On the other hand I find most Buddhist temples quite peaceful places to visit.
James Clarke (jamri) > Lantern, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
James Clarke (jamri) > Fungus Covered Branches.
James Clarke (jamri) > Shidare-ume (Weeping Plum)
James Clarke (jamri) > A bunch of Ume.
Another close up of some Ume (Plum) Blossoms.
James Clarke (jamri) > Pink Plum.
A pink Ume (Plum) Blossom.
James Clarke (jamri) > The view down the path.
At the time of this photo just the Ume (peach) in blossom, about 5 weeks later all of the other trees which are Sakura (cherry) will be in bloom.
James Clarke (jamri) > Traditional Restaurant.
The eating places of a traditional restaurant, the kitchen is out of the picture to the left. At Tenmangu Shrine Park in Nagaokakyo.
Ume in Front of the Shrine, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
 > Ume in Front of the Shrine, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
Ume in Front of the Shrine, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Nagaokakyo.
Camera: Nikon Corporation (Nikon D80) |
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Keywords: shrine japan morning blossom plum shinto ume tenmangu nagaokakyo
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