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October 30, 2006

Ukimafunado Festival(4)

Nikon D200

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October 28, 2006

Ukimafunado Festival(3)

Nikon D200

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October 26, 2006

Ukimafunado Festival(2)

Nikon D200

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October 24, 2006

Ukimafunado Festival(1)

The beginning of the local festival a few weeks ago. I was helping carry this "portable shrine" around the neighbourhood.

Nikon D200

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October 21, 2006

Tokyo Story(13): train

Nikon FM2, colour neg

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October 19, 2006

Tokyo Story(12): Fire

Nikon FM2, Colour Neg.

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October 17, 2006

Tokyo Story(11): different directions

Nikon FM2, colour neg

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October 16, 2006

article: Introducing Japan

"A converted bean storehouse in a Kyoto back-street is the unusual venue for an innovative introduction to traditional Japanese culture. During just one busy day, participants in the “Origin Arts Program” can try their hand at the ancient martial art of “Waraku”, the tea ceremony, calligraphy and Noh theatre. . .read more

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October 15, 2006

lion

Yashicamat, colour slide

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October 12, 2006

Tokyo Story(10): Waiting

Nikon D200

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October 09, 2006

Tokyo Story(9): Jogger

Nikon FM2, Colour Neg

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October 07, 2006

Tokyo Story(8): two lamps

Nikon FM2, color neg

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October 05, 2006

Tokyo Story(7): Mylord

Nikon FM2, colour neg

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October 04, 2006

article: Japan's freelance journalists

How many freelance journalists are there in Japan? It's not easy to say, but almost certainly less than in many other countries.

One estimate puts the total at 3000 people, and the number of journalists who make a living just from freelance work could be even fewer. There are few support organizations for freelancers, and a generally low status in Japan's company-centered society may even deter many promising freelance writers from embarking on a journalism career in the first place . . . ">　

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October 02, 2006

Tokyo Story (6): station undercourse

(click to enlarge)

Yashica Electro GS, colour neg

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