The details and textures of these old buildings make lovely studies in black and white. Sadly, these treasures are disappearing all the time.

The upshot of the moist climate is its oxidizing effect on all things metal, turning mundane objects from their erstwhile boring, sterile selves into a rainbow of rusty and decrepit hues.

This view will cost you $1,234,567. And 90 cents. You can make the check payable to me.

Just a few street scenes I took during an April outing in Kobe

May 5th is Children's Day, the last in a string of national holidays that begin at the end of April and make up the annual reprieve known as Golden Week.

A couple with such magical chemistry when they are together, Akiko and Ethan are simply too irresistible for only one blog post.

Timing is everything.

The ume - plum blossoms - were near their peak, and plenty of young ladies were impeccably decked out in their spring kimono.

Nishiki Ichiba is known locally as "Kyoto's Kitchen."

Welcome to the brand new blog for Jim Valencia Photography!

Camaro SS = 400 horsepower. Jinrikisha = 1 manpower.

Luis is a talented musician who performs at various local venues around the Kansai area. Check him out.

Although it was an unusually cold and windy day for the end of March, our heroes braved the elements for about thirty minutes of portrait shooting on the streets Kobe's quaint and stylish Kitano area.

Who could possibly resist the charms of San Francisco?

Rob & Hana are expecting their first child. These are two of the coolest people in the world and they are going to make excellent parents.