East Asia Collection (page 7)

Higashiyama district (old town) and Yasaka Pagoda in Hokanji temple, Kyoto, Kansai region, Japan

Scenic mountain road, Izu National Park, Honshu, Japan. Aerial view

Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Kansai region, Japan

Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon skyline at sunset, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Naniwaya Okita, 1793. Private Collection

Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Creator: Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806)
Naniwa Okita admires herself in the mirror, c.1790-1794. Private Collection

Naniwaya Okita, 1790-1800. Creator: Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825)
Naniwaya Okita, 1790-1800. Private Collection

Susaki hatsu hinode (Sunrise on New Year's Day in Susaki), from the series: "Edo meisho"..., 1853
Susaki hatsu hinode (Sunrise on New Year's Day in Susaki), from the series: "Edo meisho" (Famous Views of Edo), 1853. Private Collection

Daishigawara, from the series "Edo meisho hyakunin bijo" (One Hundred Beautiful Women...)
Daishigawara, from the series "Edo meisho hyakunin bijo" (One Hundred Beautiful Women in Famous Places of Edo). Private Collection

Two women are playing Go. From the series "Fujin fuzoku ga" (manners and customs of women), 1891. Private Collection

Genji sakura no nigiwai hi (The Expulsion of the Genji Cherry Blossoms), 1866. Creator: Kunichika, Toyohara (1835-1900)
Genji sakura no nigiwai hi (The Expulsion of the Genji Cherry Blossoms), 1866. Private Collection

Guests go home. From the series "Chanoyu Hibi-gusa" (The Daily Practice of the Tea Ceremony), 1896. Private Collection

Battle scene in the sunset, 1843. Creator: Sadahide, Utagawa (1807-1873)
Battle scene in the sunset, 1843. Private Collection

Sanshu Okazaki Yahagi ohashi shokei (View of the Great Bridge of Yahagi near Okazak..., 1863)
Sanshu Okazaki Yahagi ohashi shokei (View of the Great Bridge of Yahagi near Okazaki in Mikawa Province), 1863. Private Collection

The End (Daibi), from the series "The Magic Lanterns of the Red Figure" (Sono sugata..., 1852)
The End (Daibi), from the series "The Magic Lanterns of the Red Figure" (Sono sugata yukari no utsushi-e), 1852. Private Collection

Sumidagawa hanazakiri (The Sumida River in Bloom), from the series: "Edo meisho..., 1851-1853
Sumidagawa hanazakiri (The Sumida River in Bloom), from the series: "Edo meisho hakkei" (Eight Famous Views of Edo), 1851-1853. Private Collection

Bijin in front of a Maruandon, dressed in yukata. Creator: Eizan, Kikukawa (1787-1867)
Bijin in front of a Maruandon, dressed in yukata. Private Collection

Matchmaking at the Shrine of Izumo (Taisha en-musubi zu), 1851. Creator: Kunisada (Toyokuni III.), Utagawa (1786-1865)
Matchmaking at the Shrine of Izumo (Taisha en-musubi zu), 1851. Private Collection

From the series Hana ayame gonin zoroi (Five women as beautiful as irises), c.1811. Private Collection

Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia.

Female Pallass cat (Otocolobus manul) suckling four young kittens at their den, Mongolia, June, 2017. Filmed for BBC series Big Cats

Large leaf of Giant Elephants Ear (Alocasia odora), in rainforest, Yangminshan, Taiwan

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) carrying fish above river in Taipei, Taiwan

Tibetan gazelle / Goa (Procapra picticaudata) Keke Xili / Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, Tibetan High plateau, Qinghai, China

Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana), mother and baby, Qinling Mountains, Shaanxi province, China

Altai argali sheep (Ovis ammon), three grazing on slope. Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China. October

Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata) in snow. Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, Tibetan plateau, Qinghai, China. October

Pallass cat (Otocolobus manul) licking lips whilst running over ice. East Mongolia. February

Lady Amhersts pheasant (Chrysolophus amherstiae) male displaying, Kanding, Sichuan, China. April

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) feeding on Sakhalin fir tree. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Asian sheepshead wrasse (Semicossyphus reticulatus) mature male in breeding colouration. Niigata, Japan

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) female at the ocean surface with her mouth open. This whale has just surfaced from foraging in deep water. Ogasawara or Bonin Islands, Japan

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cub in tree, Chengdu Panda Breeding Centre, Sichuan, China. Captive

Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica) standing in snow. Jiudingshan Nature Reserve, Mao Country, Sichuan Province, China. November

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) nectaring on Loofah (Luffa sp) flower. Xinjiang, China

Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) pair mating on lake. Shanghai Zoo, China

Shrubs, trees and lianas in tropical rainforest. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Euphorbia (Euphorbia jolkinii) leaves turning red in autumn. Napa Hai, Shangri-la, Yunnan Province, China. September

Cut bamboo stems stacked in a pile, end on. Anhui Province, China

Chinese grass carp / White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella), farmed for food in China. Captive specimen, China

Black sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) cultivated for sucrose in the stem, obtained by crushing. China

Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) flowering in Puzhehai Lake with peaks in background. Puzhehei National Wetland Park, Yunnan Province, China. 2009

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) sitting with Bamboo in background. Shenshuping Panda Base, Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, Sichuan Province, China. Captive

Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) feeding on leaves, Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China, April

Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) in mountain landscape, Serxu County, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

Snow leopard (Uncia uncia) with Bharal (Pseudois nayaur) prey, Serxu County, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana) carrying young baby, Tangjiahe Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

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East Asia is a captivating region that seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern marvels. From the serene Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China, where a golden statue of a reclining laughing Buddha covered in small Buddhas brings joy to all who visit, to the breathtaking view of Hong Kong Island's skyline, this part of the world never fails to leave visitors in awe. In Beijing's Olympic Park stands the iconic Water Cube National Aquatics Center swimming arena, its unique design symbolizing both strength and elegance. Nearby, vibrant koi carp fish gracefully swim in pools, adding color and tranquility to their surroundings. For an unrivaled panoramic view over Hong Kong, one must ascend Victoria Peak. From here, as night falls and the illuminated skyline of Central sparkles below The Peak, it becomes clear why this city is often referred to as the "Pearl of the Orient. " Venturing further into East Asia reveals nature at its most majestic. The north side of Mount Everest (Chomolungma), seen from Rongbuk monastery nestled amidst the Himalayas' grandeur, evokes feelings of reverence for Earth's highest peak. Springtime unveils another enchanting spectacle: cherry blossoms painting landscapes across Japan with delicate shades of pink. Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine in Kyoto prefecture exemplifies this beauty as thousands flock there each year to witness nature's ephemeral masterpiece. Yet East Asia isn't just about natural wonders; it also holds historical significance. Tiananmen Square proudly displays Chairman Mao's portrait at its Gate of Heavenly Peace—an enduring symbol representing China's rich cultural heritage and political legacy. Even underwater realms offer glimpses into East Asia's fascinating biodiversity. A photograph capturing male Leach's sea star releasing streams of sperm during broadcast spawning showcases Kagoshima Prefecture's marine life diversity—a testament to our planet’s incredible ecosystems.