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README.md

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+# Japan Diverse Images Dataset
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+## Overview
+This dataset is a comprehensive collection of high-quality images capturing the diverse aspects of Japan, including urban landscapes, natural scenery, historical sites, contemporary art, everyday life, and culinary experiences. It is designed to provide a rich and varied representation of Japan for AI training purposes.
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+Note that the photos were taken by myself in the 2020s, mainly from 2022 to 2024, with some exceptions. 
+
+## Dataset Contents
+The dataset includes images of:
+- Urban scenes from various Japanese cities
+- Mountains, rivers, and coastal areas
+- Rural landscapes and countryside views
+- Historical and cultural landmarks
+- Art galleries and exhibitions
+- Unique and unusual sights
+- Everyday life in Japan
+- Food and drink, including menus from restaurants, bars, and cafes
+
+## Purpose
+This dataset is intended for use in training AI models to recognize and understand various aspects of Japanese culture, geography, and daily life. It can be utilized for tasks such as image recognition, scene understanding, cultural analysis, and more.
+
+## License
+This dataset is released under the CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication. This means you can copy, modify, distribute, and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission.
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+For more information on CC0, please visit: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
+
+## Dataset Statistics
+- Total number of images: 11810
+- Image format: JPEG
+- Resolution range: around 4k quality
+- Total size: around 26GB
+
+## BLIP caption
+Each image is accompanied by [BLIP](https://github.com/salesforce/BLIP) caption in the `{filename}.caption` file.
+
+When training AI models, you may want to consider adding:
+- Category
+- Location (if applicable)
+- Text captions (especially for training in Japanese text generation)
+
+## Usage
+To use this dataset:
+1. Download the zip file from Hugging Face.
+2. Load the images using your preferred image processing library.
+3. Use the metadata.json file for additional information about each image.
+
+## Contributions
+While this dataset is released under CC0, we appreciate attributions.
+
+## Contact
+For questions or more information about this dataset, please contact [The Pioneer](https://twitter.com/ThePioneerJPnew) on X.
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+We hope this dataset proves valuable for your AI training needs and contributes to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan's rich cultural tapestry.