Random photos
I was going through my phone, deleting pictures I didn't need anymore, and I came across some that I thought would be neat to share. Things I just snapped on a whim. You can find top-notch photography of Japan almost anywhere, I'm just trying to give a glimpse of how down-to-earth life can be here... in the best meaning possible. :)
This is Kinkakuji, in Kyoto... the Golden Pavilion. I still can't believe I took this on a cell phone! This was from my first trip to Kyoto, with two very good college friends. All three of us ended up getting similar jobs after graduation, but those two have already returned home, leaving me alone! Tragic.
My college days were spent reading histories of Japan, and a professor who was particularly interested in architecture indirectly taught me how to appreciate these places.
My college days were spent reading histories of Japan, and a professor who was particularly interested in architecture indirectly taught me how to appreciate these places.
And on the opposite, modern end of the Japanese spectrum... I found a Super Scope in the trash. Then again, most might argue that this is the best place for it...
This is a picture from Christmas time, at Roppongi Midtown. They had this neat sort of light show thing set up, and I love, love, love the blue lights used during Christmas.
This was during hanami, or the time in May, when the cherry trees bloom. Near my house is a river, and the shops lining the river bust out the food and drink stands. This was on top of a restaurant? I think? Or some shop. I guess the shop dog was just chillin' up there.
A month or so ago, I heard phantom drumming near my house. After following the sound and some children in yukata excitedly cheering about all the junk food they'd get to eat, I found myself at this festival! Lotsa dancin' and good eats. Festivals rock.
And just this weekend. For some reason, Sunflowers are growing in a lot behind a nearby restaurant. I thought, oh, how nice, and then I saw these GIANT BEES.
I love Roger Dean's art. I love his covers for Yes. I love Yes. I love transcendental '70s "Roundabout" Yes, with the 20-minute songs with tons of tenor harmonies and guitar and keyboard solo tradeoffs; I love commercial '80s "Owner of a Lonely Heart" Yes, and all the underrated cheese and surprising rock they bring. I want this book so bad.
This picture has absolutely nothing to do with Japan whatsoever, other than the fact that it is a version published in Japan, in Japanese, and I am standing in a Japanese bookstore.
I'll go through my camera's older memory cards next!!
James
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