I never experienced any culture shock when I came to Japan. Honestly, things just aren’t that different. But one thing that always jumps out at me is yards to houses. In the midwest USA (or at least Indiana where I’m from), yards are open. Some people put up fences in their front yard, but most don’t, so everything is visible to the public.
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I posted a Rolling Shutter series on G+ a little bit ago. You can fin fit here. I thought I’d repost some of my favorites to this blog. Keep reading to see them.
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This is Higanbana (彼岸花), also known as a Spider Lily, or (as I like to call it) death flower. The bloom around the autumn equinox. In addition to equinox, higan also refers to the other shore of the Sanzu River. The Sanzu River is the Japanese version of the River Styx, or in other words the afterlife. They grow on the opposite shore and guide spirits into the next life. It’s also said when two people part for the final time, higanbana will bloom in their path as they depart from one another.
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Okazaki is very near Toyota City, so you find a lot of Toyota cars here. But, there are the rebels who dare to buy others! Like this guy. Nice garage too. A bit smaller than what we might be used to in the States. Continue Reading →
Another black and white for you guys. This is a look at a typical bicycle parking lot around here. Due to Toyota, Aichi is a bit more car-centric than other prefectures (or so I hear), but a lot of folks still get around solely by bicycle, so these parking lots get pretty packed.
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He’s got his food bowl, his prayer beads, his walking staff, and a heck of an intense stare!
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Because of the energy shortage, people are being advised not to use AC. What is left then… Open the door and get a fan. This house is keeping the sun from coming in along with the wind, blocking it with this traditional shade. Continue Reading →
A low tech mechanical mouse, anyways. Crazy some of the things you see around the neighborhood sometimes… Continue Reading →
