Ahh... so serene and pleasant. The atmosphere at a Japanese garden is so tranquil.  

A pond within a garden in Kyoto. 

You don't notice the heavy Chinese influence? Novice. 

Here's me washing my hands before entering the temple as a traditional Buddhist ritual. It's not as much fun as holy water or as delicious. 

Tomoko and I in front of a heavily Chinese influenced temple in Kyoto. I apologize for forgetting the name, but it's tough remembering dozens of different ones. I'm lazy, I know.