Canal

Canal
Originally uploaded by Quietude

MEMORIES INSPIRED BY MY FRIEND, QUIETUDE'S PHOTO

This is the type of scene I often saw whenever I wandered off of the main streets of Yokohama and Tokyo. I enjoyed seeing the people at work and away from the commercial areas.

Noting the prow, or bow, of the boat in the background on the right, I recall that many of the boats back then looked like this one, with a traditional fishing boat appearance.

As you know, this was during a great rebuilding era and the construction went on around the clock, or at least I thought it did. Oftentimes, I wandered far off the main road, down into the industrial and canal areas just to see the way life really was. It was a most valuable experience for me because I learned much about the Japanese people on my solo trips into the midst of the city's heart and soul.

All alone on these type of adventures, I was met with much friendliness, kindnesses that I remember fondly to this day. I could say much more, but I learned much about the character of Japan on these solo trips.

Oftentimes, workers would offer to share a moment of sake.
Sometimes, I took a drink, and sometimes I did not, depending on how much I had or had not drank. Usually, on these little journeys, I preferred to remain alert and sober.

There was much construction and noise, and sometimes heavy equipment running.

I regret I did not take photos of these sites.
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Canal
Could be around ShinKoyau area
1950s-1960s

Uploaded by Quietude on 29 Nov 09, 7.33AM PST.