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| A woman in Kimono deciding on a beverage from a street vending machine. |
April 2023 Tokyo & Kyoto--When traveling you make a lot of pictures. You take what you think is interesting. When you get home and edit, you try to decide what is worthwhile to show. And most importantly what group of images can tell a story. My fascination and affection for Japan (except sushi) come from my parents. They collected Japanese artwork. So on my travels, I try to find images that help show the people and culture.
It is vital not to make broad generalizations and make stereotypes, with that said Japan offers a rich cultural heritage as well as newer pop culture influences. Through history, as an island, its isolation from other cultures allowed the Japanese to foster their own language, religion and customs.
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| A tea house in Rikugien Gardens, Tokyo The unique Traditions include tea ceremonies, calligraphy, respect for elders, a strong custom of etiquette, and a love of nature. With other influences coming to Japan changes and challenges are affecting the customs. |
These small glimpses of life help preserve wonderful memories that is the rich diversity and personality of the people of Japan.
All images shot with Nikon Z6 and Sony a7C, pack light, be inconspicuous as much as you can.
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| Modern dress with a splash of Burberry, Tokyo |
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| Tradition meets pop culture, Kyoto |
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| Traditional Kimono, elder's pose, Kyoto |
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| Traditional Kimono in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto |
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| Kids posing in front of the Kuan Ti Miao in Yokohama Chinatown, Tokyo |
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| Love of Nature, Tokyo |
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| Latern and cherry blossoms at Rikugien Gardens, Tokyo |
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