A PERFECT PORTRAIT OF THE ESSENCE OF JAPANESE FEMININITY
Uploaded by _nori on 26 Aug 06, 2.57AM PST.
YOKOHAMA PICTURE SHOW
Shot with my Petri in Yokohama 1962
RICE FIELD IN JAPAN 1962
I took this with my PETRI in Kanagawa Prefecture
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Video: Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing - Umbrellas
Video: Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing - Umbrellas
Originally uploaded by .XanderK
Video: Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing - Umbrellas
Uploaded by .XanderK on 26 Oct 09, 11.42AM PST
五反田駅
A SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE TRAINS OF JAPAN: LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAINS OF 50 YEARS AGO. Thanks to the photo by Danburg Murmur for the photo that inspired my recollections.
Almost 50 years have passed since I rode my last train in Japan, it seems like almost yesterday. While in Japan from 1961 until New Years Eve of 1963/64, I rode the trains between Sagami-Otsuga and Yokohama almost every weekend. Yes, I took the train to Tokyo too. There were many times when I simply got on a train and let it take me to wherever it was going, spending more than a few weekends simply riding the trains and transferring from one to another.
On a few occasions, I ended up in faraway towns and was unable to catch the train until the following morning, so I spent my layover in a local sake house. I was always treated friendly and made to feel quite welcome. My heart warms when I recall those days of youthful adventure; I recall the gentle smile of the older gentlemen whose memories were full of much more history than mine, yet they extended hands of friendship.
I am so thankful to my friends in Japan, though some I only saw once. For a young American who had grown up in the midwest of America, my time in Japan was a most fascinating experience and has left me with many golden memories as I reach my golden years. Throughout the years since my departure, I have kept up with all of the news from Japan and about Japan.
I have watched Japan grow into a great nation with great new cities. It is with much admiration that I recall how much progress Japan has made in the last fifty years. Someday, I hope to return and ride those trains again.
五反田駅
Waiting to take the Yamanote line (山手線) to work
Uploaded by Danburg Murmur on 6 Jun 07, 2.26AM PST.
Almost 50 years have passed since I rode my last train in Japan, it seems like almost yesterday. While in Japan from 1961 until New Years Eve of 1963/64, I rode the trains between Sagami-Otsuga and Yokohama almost every weekend. Yes, I took the train to Tokyo too. There were many times when I simply got on a train and let it take me to wherever it was going, spending more than a few weekends simply riding the trains and transferring from one to another.
On a few occasions, I ended up in faraway towns and was unable to catch the train until the following morning, so I spent my layover in a local sake house. I was always treated friendly and made to feel quite welcome. My heart warms when I recall those days of youthful adventure; I recall the gentle smile of the older gentlemen whose memories were full of much more history than mine, yet they extended hands of friendship.
I am so thankful to my friends in Japan, though some I only saw once. For a young American who had grown up in the midwest of America, my time in Japan was a most fascinating experience and has left me with many golden memories as I reach my golden years. Throughout the years since my departure, I have kept up with all of the news from Japan and about Japan.
I have watched Japan grow into a great nation with great new cities. It is with much admiration that I recall how much progress Japan has made in the last fifty years. Someday, I hope to return and ride those trains again.
五反田駅
Waiting to take the Yamanote line (山手線) to work
Uploaded by Danburg Murmur on 6 Jun 07, 2.26AM PST.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A Day in the Life of Tokyo Part 1
A Day in the Life of Tokyo Part 1
Originally uploaded by Vintage Lulu
A Day in the Life of Tokyo Part 1
Uploaded by Vintage Lulu on 5 Nov 08,
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
桜 / Cherry
to see these
blossoms once again
some Springtime is one dream
yet to be fulfilled, but time might
grant this humble wish...
_桜 / Cherry
さくら / Sakura
Uploaded by *Sakura* on 10 Apr 07, 3.06AM PST
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blossoms once again
some Springtime is one dream
yet to be fulfilled, but time might
grant this humble wish...
_桜 / Cherry
さくら / Sakura
Uploaded by *Sakura* on 10 Apr 07, 3.06AM PST
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TOUR OF DUTY IN JAPAN
Japan is one of the most beautiful nations on earth and the one thing that amazed me when I arrived in Japan was that one could go nowhere without seeing a scene that would make a great photo. But of course, I could not spend all of my time photographing; I had to earn my keep, take time for relaxation and conversation.
It was the conversation that led to a great romance that was meant to last for only a short season, but one that would live in my mind forever. When I recall my fondness for Japan, I am reminded of the joy I experienced the day I arrived and the joy I had each day of my tour, up until the last few minutes before it was time to sail.
Memories are memories, and sometime they are best enjoyed as memories and were, through fate, created for a short time to serve as joyful memories forever. One does not try to recreate what was perfect, one just remember the joy of that perfection.
It was the conversation that led to a great romance that was meant to last for only a short season, but one that would live in my mind forever. When I recall my fondness for Japan, I am reminded of the joy I experienced the day I arrived and the joy I had each day of my tour, up until the last few minutes before it was time to sail.
Memories are memories, and sometime they are best enjoyed as memories and were, through fate, created for a short time to serve as joyful memories forever. One does not try to recreate what was perfect, one just remember the joy of that perfection.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
TOTSUKA RAILWAY STATION: 1960S ERA
TOTSUKA RAILWAY STATION: 1960S ERA
Sketch from memory put students waiting for train to Yokohama. Uniforms were quite neat, pressed and always looked great. The female students wore what looked akin to a Middy blouse with a sailor motif on collar. Very classical and attractive outfits for both boys and girls. I was surprised that many of the college students wore similar outfits.
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 7 Jan 10,
Sketch from memory put students waiting for train to Yokohama. Uniforms were quite neat, pressed and always looked great. The female students wore what looked akin to a Middy blouse with a sailor motif on collar. Very classical and attractive outfits for both boys and girls. I was surprised that many of the college students wore similar outfits.
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 7 Jan 10,
San-ai dream center
San-ai dream center
Rainy holiday in Ginza street
Uploaded by Yoshikazu Takada on 24 Oct 09, 3.32AM PST.
Rainy holiday in Ginza street
Uploaded by Yoshikazu Takada on 24 Oct 09, 3.32AM PST.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
SANKIEN PARK, YOKOHAMA 1963
SANKIEN PARK, YOKOHAMA 1963
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 5 Jan 10, 10.21PM PST.
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 5 Jan 10, 10.21PM PST.
ONLINE JOURNAL BLOGABOUTJAPAN
JAPANESE LANTERNS.........Here's hoping you enjoy this journal. If you do, please leave a comment on my Flickr photostream. Thanks, Robert
bjs08_02
JAPAN.........Vintage Japan, Retro Japan, Old Japan, all old tints and images from various collections. Should be in public domain as far as I know. Posted for informational and educational purposes, and for all who enjoy the history and beauty of Japan. Robert
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
香颂4
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADIES I HAVE SEEN...since departing Japan
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香颂4
Uploaded by Jenny @ on 13 Dec 09, 5.50PM PST.
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香颂4
Uploaded by Jenny @ on 13 Dec 09, 5.50PM PST.
Monday, January 4, 2010
JAPANESE FISHING BOATS
Memories of a Japanese fishing village. Back in the 1960s, one could journey down the coast that was passable and note all types of fishing boats and equipment. I was never met with any rudeness or impoliteness. I was always acknowledged with a smile and some curiosity.
What was a young American doing wondering far off the beaten path, down into the sleepy fishing villages from centuries long passed? In retrospect, I realize how extremely polite the Japanese were.
My memories of the time I spent are full of warmth. I wonder how many of those tiny villages remain? Someday, I might return, but in some respects, it is probably best that I don't; the memories of that tour are too valuable to return and realize that I have grown so much older while Japan has grown so much younger and so much more Western.
One fact we must all face: in our memories, those we saw for the last time long ago will always remain young and beautiful. Returning to Japan would make me face a reality that I do not want to face, that time has passed and things shall never be the same.
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 21 Oct 08
NEAT STREETS OF JAPAN: SEND US YOUR VIDEOS OF JAPAN'S NEAT STREETS ASAP
NEAT STREETS OF JAPAN: SEND US YOUR VIDEOS OF JAPAN'S NEAT STREETS ASAP
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter
Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 3 Jan 10, 9.18AM PST
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THE STREET OF JAPAN ARE NEAT...
IMG_9312.jpg
Uploaded by GCLICKS on 16 Sep 08, 10.40PM PST
IMG_9312.jpg
Uploaded by GCLICKS on 16 Sep 08, 10.40PM PST
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
Originally uploaded by Mark Griffith
At the Shibuya train station in the Shibuya Distrct of Tokyo is a scramble crossing which is a 5-6 way crossing where all lights stop all traffic and then people just cross in every which way direction
I love the energy of this place, all the lights and all the people.
While there I "ran" out ot the middle and then just stood there and spun around to get a sense of everyone rushing by and the lights.
Uploaded by Mark Griffith on 11 Feb 09, 3.20PM PST.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Japanese Kanji Old Sayings Tatoo 005
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FASCINATED BY KANJI. PART OF THE BEAUTY OF THESE CHARACTERS, FOR ME, IS THAT I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN, BUT THEIR DESIGN, THEIR ANGLES AND CURVES, THAT IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THEM. SOMETIME, I COULD BE SAYING HOW BEAUTIFUL A SIGN MIGHT BE AND IT COULD BE SAYING SOMETHING LIKE: HEY, STUPID, WHY DON'T YOU LEARN HOW TO READ THIS LANGUAGE IF YOU LIKE IT SO MUCH..............THERE IS ROOM FOR HUMOR IN MY LIFE.
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Japanese Kanji Old Sayings Tatoo 005
To be back from the brink / to pull something out of the fire
Something in an extremely precarious position miraculously comes back from the crisis and re-gathers its strength
Download Tattoo Flash PDF (FREE)
[Japanese Touching Word Tattoo series]
Old Sayings
Printable Tattoo Designs | Tattoo4U
Uploaded by tattoo4u on 2 Sep 08, 7.51AM PST
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Japanese Kanji Old Sayings Tatoo 005
To be back from the brink / to pull something out of the fire
Something in an extremely precarious position miraculously comes back from the crisis and re-gathers its strength
Download Tattoo Flash PDF (FREE)
[Japanese Touching Word Tattoo series]
Old Sayings
Printable Tattoo Designs | Tattoo4U
Uploaded by tattoo4u on 2 Sep 08, 7.51AM PST
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