NOODLE TRUCK WAS NEW THING IN 1961, YOKOHAMA

NOODLE TRUCK WAS NEW THING IN 1961, YOKOHAMA
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

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NOODLE TRUCK WAS NEW THING IN 1961, YOKOHAMA
The owner of Abe's Soba Shop was so busy he had to send out for noodles. Usually, they were delivered after dark, but on 13 September 1962, a new driver, Moto-san, made the mistake of delivering in the daylight hours. While nobody said anything, the secret was out, Abe was sending out for Chinese. Nevertheless, Abe's shop continued to prosper as the older buildings were razed and replaced with concrete fascades with decorative lines. He still kept the lantern lighted.

Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 21 Jan 11, 12.11PM PST.

NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1 JANUARY 1962, THE GINZA

One of my best friends in the squadron and I decided to celebrate the end of 1961 by spending it in the night clubs of the Ginza. I had arrived in Japan in August and had not yet met the young woman who would accompany me on future New Years eves while in Japan. To make this caption brief, we had a good time, spent a lot of Yen at some of the high-class clubs and didn't get a wink of sleep all night. We returned to NAS Atsugi later in the day, exhausted and ready to begin another year of our Navy career. My friend went on to flight training in Pensacola and became a naval aviator. I continued in my tour with VQ-1 until I was transferred back to the USA in 1964.

Rainy Night in Shibuya - 渋谷で雨の夜

Rainy Night in Shibuya - 渋谷で雨の夜
Originally uploaded by pjacobs13

THIS IS A FANTASTIC SHOT. Great composition. Great in black and white. B/W would have been my choice for this one too. Glad you used both languages for description. That will be personally helpful to me for any art work I might do. I have, however, always associated umbrellas with Tokyo and most any city in Japan, rain or shine.
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Rainy Night in Shibuya - 渋谷で雨の夜
Uploaded by pjacobs13 on 21 Apr 09, 3.59AM PST

Mt. Fuji 18

Mt. Fuji 18
Originally uploaded by uchi uchi

A BEAUTIFUL REMINDER OF MY TIME IN JAPAN, 1961-1963. This is beautiful work and reminds me of silk paintings, work we all cherished, purchased and sent home to our family. We saw the mountain and it was pure beauty.

Mt. Fuji 18
Brushes on iPad

Uploaded by uchi uchi on 29 Oct 10, 8.10PM PST.

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OLD MOTOMACHI, OPEN SHOPS 1962, YOKOHAMA By R.L.Huffstutter

OLD MOTOMACHI, OPEN SHOPS 1962, YOKOHAMA By R.L.Huffstutter
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

OLD MOTOMACHI, OPEN SHOPS 1962, YOKOHAMA By R.L.Huffstutter

Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 19 Jan 11, 2.17PM PST.

BAR TIGER, THE GREATEST LITTLE BAR IN SAGAMI OTSUKA 1961

BAR TIGER, THE GREATEST LITTLE BAR IN SAGAMI OTSUKA 1961
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

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BAR TIGER, THE GREATEST LITTLE BAR IN SAGAMI OTSUKA 1961
NO MEMBERSHIP CARDS REQUIRED, JUST A YEN FOR A GOOD TIME...
SEXY-BAR-MAIDS PR-FEMALES YEN SAGAMI-OTSUKA BAR-TIGER ATSUGI JAPAN-1960S FUN-SPOTS OPEN-ALL-NIGHT BEAUTIFUL-WOMEN GREAT-TIMES GRRRREAT-TIMES

Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 14 Jan 11, 11.17AM PST.

Omotesandou - 表参道

Omotesandou - 表参道
Originally uploaded by pjacobs13

Omotesandou - 表参道
Tokyo's Champs-Élysées (or 5th Avenue), looking very festive as the New Year approaches.

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
東京都渋谷区

Uploaded by pjacobs13 on 31 Dec 10, 4.05AM PST.
MY GRATITUDE TO PJACOBS13 FOR THIS MARVELOUS PHOTO'S APPEARANCE IN BLOGABOUTJAPAN...

THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY BLOG

Thank you for visiting this blog. It's my favorite blog and the one I tend to as much as possible. There are many imperfections within this blog; there are words spelled in error and grammer that needs attention, so thanks for your patience. My initial purpose for beginning this blog was to simply share my experiences enjoyed in Japan during my tour of duty. It was only 28 months, but they made a lifelong impression on both my mind and heart.

This blog is made possible through the cooperation of the photographers and artists who have permitted me to include their works in my blog. Where possible, I have tried to give credit to those who created works and photography more than a century ago. Many of the photos of the really vintage nature are from the 19th century. Many of the 20th century works are from the archives of government cites, Wikipedia and other sources.

Naturally, where my photos and art are displayed, you will see my byline. As far as followers, I would like to have many; I want to share this blog with all who have interests similar to my own. So, if you enjoy my blog, please comment or become a follower and receive updates each time new material is posted.

Tokyo Woman

Tokyo Woman
Originally uploaded by humbletree

Tokyo Woman
Among the many sights of Tokyo, the style conscious Japanese woman in heels with her keitai (cell phone) in hand, is one of the more fascinating and photogenic. I was never satisfied with Deep Purple's "Woman from Tokyo" hit of the 70's as a proper tribute so I decided to do my own song which has been a work in progress for 2 years or more. This latest version is combined with 60+ images collected over a similar 2 year period of trips to Tokyo. Some of the shots were taken on the run or from the hip and present only a fleeting, blurred vision of this elusive creature. The Beach Boys had their California Girls and Lenny Kravitz his American Woman. This is my humble offering to Tokyo Woman.

Tokyo woman, I wonder what you hear
with your keitai denwa pressed against your ear
Tokyo woman, kakko ii desho
Tokyo woman, doko iku no?

Uploaded by humbletree on 20 Jul 09, 5.46AM PST.

Street in Yenoshima

Street in Yenoshima
Originally uploaded by New York Public Library

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Street in Yenoshima
Digital ID: 110029. Kusakabe, Kimbei -- Photographer. 188-?-189-?

Notes: Number in Negative, 1011

Source: Japan. / Kimbei Kusakabe. (more info)

Valley in Kaho Town

Valley in Kaho Town
Originally uploaded by pokoroto

Valley in Kaho Town

Uploaded by pokoroto on 14 Sep 08, 7.37PM PST.
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The depth of this photograph is difficult to describe.
It is the various hues and shades of green that affords visual pleasures unexpected; the finely manicured fields seperated by hedges and shrubs suggest pride and constant care of the fields.

This aeriel view is a treat in that it enables the mind to see the reality of agriculture and its associated beauty above and beyond the field or mere hilltop levels.

The depth of this photograph is difficult to describe but the photographer has captured an image of unique beauty, one of mistique and awe.
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La profundidad de esta fotografía es difícil de describir. Se trata de los matices y tonos diferentes de verdes que ofrece placeres inesperados visuales; los campos y elegante manicura separados por setos y arbustos sugieren la atención el orgullo y la constante de los campos. Esta vista aérea es un placer, ya que permite a la mente para ver la realidad de la agricultura y su belleza asociados por encima y más allá del campo o los niveles de mera cima de la colina. La profundidad de esta fotografía es difícil de describir, pero el fotógrafo ha capturado una imagen de singular belleza, una de las Mistique y temor.