ONE OF MY FIRST FASCINATIONS UPON ARRIVING IN JAPAN IN 1961 WAS MT FUJI and the the overwhelming beauty of the country, but another feature of Japan that fascinated me was the many side streets or alleyways with their numerous signs in a language I could not read. It did not take me long to realize the fun the alleyways and sidestreets offered to one with an appetite for the wines of pleasure and the subjects for new and different paintings. It was with much sorrow that I had to move on to my next tour after spending 28 months in and around Yokohama and Tokyo. Now, after nearly 50 years, it is good to see that the sidestreets with their fascinating lights and signs still exist. To return to these streets of fond memories is one wish I hope to fulfill in the near future.
It is with much pleasure that I view the many photographs by TAKAHIRO YAMAMOTO. His photos published on Flickr are a joy for all who enjoy both artistic and graphic photography. He is a master photographer and one photographer whose work I admire with much respect.
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