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by Taro Moberly (Photographer)
Japan's capital city for over 1000 years, Kyoto is the country's cultural and spiritual heart.
Kyoto Dreaming captures the stunning beauty of Kyoto as seen through the eyes of photographer Taro Moberly. From the picturesque temples and prewar machiya - traditional townhouses - that populate its historic districts to the bamboo gardens and luscious sakura, Moberly's love for his adopted hometown shines through in his images.
Through a series of breathtaking and atmospheric images, readers are invited to explore Kyoto's traditional architecture and iconic landmarks, including Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district, as well as the more modern areas of the city that are equally captivating. The photos in Kyoto Dreaming offer a new perspective on Kyoto, making one of Asia's most beautiful cities even more magical.
Author Biography
Taro Moberly is a street and travel photographer currently based in the Bay Area. His passion for photography started when he moved to Kyoto, Japan from his native California in 2015. Originally just a way to share his life with friends and family back home, his photography practice quickly became a source of curiosity and an opportunity to explore the world around him. Today, he's interested in using photography to share how he sees the world, its cultures, and its people. He hopes to inspire others to seek out the beauty that surrounds them.
