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Smoke Break

Andrew — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:29:57 +0000

Having a puff at the park.

The Festival Of The Dead (Obon, お盆)

Andrew — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:11:41 +0000

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

Andrew — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:01:16 +0000

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

Andrew — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:01:24 +0000

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

Andrew — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:01:36 +0000

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)

Andrew — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:01:19 +0000

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)

Andrew — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:01:35 +0000

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)

Andrew — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:01:07 +0000

Across the street from my building. I know Japanese people are skinny, but this is just ridiculous…

Tsutsujigaoka Station (榴ヶ岡駅)

Andrew — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:01:09 +0000

Deep in the bowels of the train station that’s near our apartment. Senseki Line, from Sendai to Ishinomaki.

Girl (Onnanoko, 女の子)

Andrew — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:01:15 +0000

A statue of a girl stands at Tsutsujigaoka 4-Chome Park; cherry blossoms in the background.