JAPANESE VILLAGE IN KANAGAWA 1962: Watercolor by Robert L. Huffstutter

JAPANESE VILLAGE IN KANAGAWA 1962: Watercolor by Robert L. Huffstutter
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JAPANESE VILLAGE IN KANAGAWA 1962: Watercolor by Robert L. Huffstutter
JAPANESE VILLAGE IN KANAGAWA 1962: Watercolor by Robert L. Huffstutter. Mount Fuji in background. I often traveled the backroads of Kanagawa on a small motorcycle I had purchased for Yen 9,000. In 1962, there was 360 Yen per dollar. The little 90cc cost $25.00 U.S. It was a fun way to see the rural areas until I finall wore the little cycle out and began having to walk it up the steep hills. I remember a school bus of children looking at me peculiarly one afternoon as I slowly pushed the cycle up the hill. There was no outbursts or catcalls, just curious young people wondering why an American was out in the country (or in their country) pushing a little red motorcycle up a hill.

I soon met a friend and sold my old bike. Life became much more fun afterwards.