The cultures of China and Japan have two of the world's most distinctive histories and vibrant lifestyles. Odyssey's photos encompass Buddhist Temples, Shinto shrines and Zen Gardens. From the Great Wall of China to glass walls dotting Shanghai and Hong Kong skylines, our images display the historic architecture and monuments of these two ancient countries. Odyssey's photographers have captured Chinese and Japanese art, festivals, urban and rural life and reveal these subjects in multiple dimensions; seen in a quiet tea ceremony or the raucous shouting at a Japanese soccer match.

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