toyopet 1963 crown

toyopet 1963 crown
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

One of the many versions of the Toyota and or Toyopet that I saw on a daily basis while stationed in Japan. This model show signs of US influence in the rise of the rear fins. There is an interesting history attached to Toyota as there is to almost all things Japanese. I will reference the URL site for this photo in my next post.

toyopet 1963 crown

Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 25 Sep 10, 3.45AM PDT.

japanese matchbox label

japanese matchbox label
Originally uploaded by maraid

Most likely pre-war. I would imagine those who owned this establishment had no idea of the military leadership that would lead their nation to the state of tragedy it met. It is another example of how selfish men hungry for power can lead a nation into turmoil and tragedy.
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japanese matchbox label

Uploaded by maraid on 6 May 08, 2.10PM PDT.

Fishing Boats in Yokahama Harbor

Fishing Boats in Yokahama Harbor
Originally uploaded by Ohio University Libraries

Fishing Boats in Yokahama Harbor
Photographs by Cliff McCarthy.

Over 60 years have passed since these images were taken by Cliff McCarthy in and around Tokyo. At the time, McCarthy was an Air Force Sgt. As a way of passing time before his return to the United States, he borrowed a Speed Graphic camera from his 36th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron and explored his surroundings. In this collection you will find images of contrast and beauty within a society in transition.

“When you meet face-to-face, it’s an entirely different thing than the abstractness of war”, McCarthy said. “The humanity that we all possess emerges immediately. The act of photographing them was one of friendship.”

The photographs can be found as part of the permanent collection at Chubu University in Kasugai, Japan, Ohio University’s sister university.

Uploaded by Ohio University Libraries on 4 Jun 10, 12.17PM PDT.

Hidagaya, 日高屋, Hiyoshi

Hidagaya, 日高屋, Hiyoshi
Originally uploaded by Arutemu

Hidagaya, 日高屋, Hiyoshi
My favorite restaurant in Tokyo

Uploaded by Arutemu on 9 Sep 10, 11.01AM PDT.