The year in pictures

What better way to end the year than by taking a step back from everything and unwinding with the people who saw me through the last 24. While I reflect, here's a look at some of my favorite pictures from 2008.


Shitennōji Temple, January


Sapporo Snow Festival, February


ALT musical, March


Tsukiji Market, March


Kho Phangan, April


Miyajima, May


Umeda Sky Building, July


Naruto fireworks, August


Todoroki Falls, September


Kobe Nankin-machi, October


toasting to Obama, November


Mt. Fuji, December