Winter art Utsukushigahara Highlands shkabra. The joint work of wind and snow always shows us many interesting works.

Some more photos from our trip to Nikko. There were so many awesome monuments, landmarks, and buildings that it'd be impossible to fit it all into one post. I was so glad that I had my mobile battery with me because I was taking so many photos that I was just burning through my battery lol. I really liked how the incense burner looked and I tried looking up how old it was but I wasn't able to find anything about it, only the one in front of Tokugawa Ieyasu's burial site. I would have liked to use the chozuya as well, but unfortunately it was closed off due to covid. I also liked seeing the sake barrels as well as they always brighten up shrines. The "Ippon Toro" lantern was interesting as well. I'd never heard of Empress Tofukumon'in before either, so it gave me some interesting things to read about Japan's Edo Period. Apparently she helped rebuild prominent temple in Kyoto and collected art and pottery from famous artisans of the time and even those of the past. Some buildings I'd have to look at a map to know their names but there was definitely no shortage of decorations. Unfortunately we weren't able to take photos inside some of the main buildings, but a few of them had ceiling paintings done by famous painters. Many of them were birds, and I'm not an expert, but I think they were mostly cranes and they were all really beautiful.

Nakagawa

Was walking through Shimokitazawa the other day and found some really cool street art on the shutter of some shop or something not really sure what the building was. Just thought it was cool to see this. Don't see much street art in Japan, which isn't necessarily a bad thing as usually it involves vandalism, but this doesn't look to be vandalism, although I could be wrong. Either way I think it's a nice improvement to the empty shutters and definitely adds a little spice to the area. Aesthetically I'm a huge fan since I enjoy learning about Japanese history, especially samurai, swords, etc., even if this is a fantastical rendition of the likes you'd find in some anime or manga. Shimokitazawa is a pretty cool place though. It seems like a lot of younger people go shopping in the area and there's a lot of restaurants as well. If you're into coffee, cafes, and unique shops with trinkets, etc. it's an enjoyable place to visit. Really trendy

Was walking past a park in Arakawa the other day and came across this interesting statue. I think the name is read as Honda Takatomo 本田 貴侶 but it was difficult to find any information. I kept finding stuff showing the same statue but instead of "聖なるもののリピドー" they all show "聖なるもののリビドー" I'm not sure what the differences are though. Perhaps there are multiple statues in different locations? All the ones I saw referred to this statue in Arakawa though so maybe there's a misprint or something? Also I'm not sure what "リピドー" or "リビドー" means, but if anyone has any idea about what the statue's meaning is I'd love to hear it! Either way it's a nice looking statue. I always enjoy finding things like this around different parts of Japan, they really add to the atmosphere of the city.

Recent black-and-white photos

Went to Shinjuku Station the other day and took of photo of the giant metal sculpture while I was there. I've only passed it a few times since it was erected during the pandemic, but my curiosity finally got the best of me, and I had some extra time anyways so I snapped a quick shot of it. I did a little research on it and it was apparently made by the famous arist Tomokazu Matsuyama and the theme of theme for lack of a better word is to greet visitors with surprise and bewilderment. It's pretty interesting and looks different from every angle as well. If you look at the right side of the photo it's kind of cut off you can see it holding a flower with its arm outstretched. The name of it is Hanao-san, and while I'm not sure of the origin behind the name it has certainly piqued my interest...

I could tell you all the good and bad things here. Speaking of Minami, I think it's 🤔 Dotonbori in Ame Village. If you come to Osaka, come 😊 look for it once

One evening photo. It was so beautiful that I took a picture of it. The gradation of blue and red and a single contrail add to the artistry. It would be rare to see such a beautiful sky. Photo: Nikon D7500 Photographer: Kippi

Another photo that I took earlier this summer in Kumagaya. I've noticed Japan has a lot of interesting statues, many of which are naked lol. I'm not 100% sure what the text on the plaque says for this photo either I'm really bad at reading anything but standard fonts but I think it's "花園の歌" or "A Song in a Flower Garden" or something to that effect. I thought it was a rather peculiar statue to see in Japan. I wonder if it has some other cultural influences behind it. Either way, I thought it was nice that I was able to get a photo of it with the koinobori and the canal in the background. I'm curious to see if there are other statues or works by this artist, so I'll have to see if I can read the name at the bottom and look it up later.

This is a photo taken at the summer fireworks display at Nagoya Port.

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Umbrella Sky at Inawashiro Herb Garden in Fukushima Prefecture! The reflection of the umbrella suspended on the ceiling is ☂️ the best It is adorably decorated with many umbrellas, and it will be ✨ fun during the rainy season.

Team labo. I still wonder if I can go on a photo trip without hesitation.

This is a photo of a stone parent and child. I feel like we're really having a dialogue.

You can see Mt. Fuji like a ukiyo-e print!

Wisteria flowers at Ashikaga Flower Park, lit up 📸 It was ☺️ fantastic and very beautiful.

This looks so awesome. I always love seeing food art, especially in Japanese lacquer dishes, they just go so well together. The coloring is really nice too! I've seen a couple videos on here about food cutting and they were pretty cool, but I don't think I have the patience to cut cucumbers so thinly like the ones in this photo lol! This makes me want to eat some sushi, maybe I'll order some tonight or head over to some revolving sushi this weekend. Been a while since I went to a revolving sushi restaurant but last time I went my friend ate around 40 dishes😂 I should really get some lacquer dishes though, even just for decoration. They'd probably look good on my shelf. Anyways, I'm just rambling at this point, but I guess I just really liked this photo because it showed Japanese craftsmanship in both the lacquer and the sushi and they both look like artwork

Omurice. Shall I 🧐 become an artist?

It was a beach contest! I couldn't win, but it was a lot of fun! It felt so good to be able to beat the miso six great drums! !!

monologue Special Lunch Course 🍽💖 *pasta Tortelli with mushrooms and beef pepper, roasted squash with sauce with sake lees, spiced nuts

monologue Special Lunch Course 🍽💖 *Hot appetizer Grilled cauliflower with saffron, carrot leaf tempura

monologue Special Lunch Course 🍽💖 * Cold appetizer Salad of seasonal carrots, apples and fresh leaves, with carrot sauce and salt koji sauce

monologue Special Lunch Course 🍽💖 *Mouth Vegetable cabbage rolls, koji and mustard sauce

【Dream】 Dream big.

There are many arquebus guns in the Japan. However, the shape of the gun is different for each area, so it is interesting to see various museums and demonstration groups. Guns also have fine patterns and inlays, and some of them are beautiful works of art.

Nara, the autumn festival of Todaiji Temple. Recreate the procession of the old people. It is the day of the memorial service of Emperor Koken. Thinking of our predecessors. Photo by SONYα7Ⅱ

Would you like to experience the world of Japan swords, a traditional craft of Japan? Please take a look at the masterpieces handed down from ancient times and the gems that contain the soul of craftsmen living today. Yasen