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榴ヶ岡 Tsutsujigaoka
The Festival Of The Dead (Obon, お盆)
Aug 17th, 2010
The bustling cities of Japan empty out during this week long event in August. Family members return to their home towns to remember those that have already left this world.
A Trio Of Pagodas
Jul 7th, 2010
Pagoda week finishes today with this shot, featuring three types of ‘pagodas’. The traditional one in the center, a cellular one on the right, and I think a broadcast tower on the left at the top of the SS30 building.
Pagoda Peak
Jul 6th, 2010
At the top of the pagoda lies… this. The globe at the very top shines like a light bulb when the sun hits it.
Pagoda Girl
Jul 5th, 2010
Another shot of the statue in a park near our place, this time with the pagoda in the background.
Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami,花見)
Jun 19th, 2010
Every spring, thousands of people gather at parks to sit underneath the in-bloom cherry trees to drink, sing, and enjoy life.
Gravestone (Boseki,墓石)
Jun 17th, 2010
Graves in Japan are built for entire families, not just a single person. As another member passes away, their name is added to the family gravestone. Flowers and other offerings such as food or alcohol are often placed on the stone.
Accident (Jiko,事故)
Jun 9th, 2010
Across the street from my building. I know Japanese people are skinny, but this is just ridiculous…
Tsutsujigaoka Station (榴ヶ岡駅)
Jun 1st, 2010
Deep in the bowels of the train station that’s near our apartment. Senseki Line, from Sendai to Ishinomaki.
Girl (Onnanoko, 女の子)
May 30th, 2010
A statue of a girl stands at Tsutsujigaoka 4-Chome Park; cherry blossoms in the background.
Dueling Pagodas
May 21st, 2010
I’ve always wanted to get a nice shot of these two types of pagodas (modern vs traditional); I guess I just gotta chop that one tree down.
Cardozer (Kuruma Inumuri, 居眠り)
May 20th, 2010
Besides drinking and buying used schoolgirl underwear, one of the Japanese man’s biggest hobbies is sleeping in their car.
Carp Streamers (Koinobori, 鯉幟)
May 15th, 2010
Children’s Day (こどもの日, Kodomo no hi) is a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5, the fifth day of the fifth month, and is part of the Golden Week. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. It was designated a national holiday by the Japanese government in 1948. The black carp (Magoi) at the top represents the father, the red carp (Higoi) represents the mother, and the last carp represents the son.