Coming of Age day in Kyoto
January 12, 2010 No Comments
Maple swirl

I jumped out of the way of a car while taking a picture of an “iroha momiji” maple tree around the corner from my home, and spun the camera accidentally, producing a nice effect. So I tried it again a couple times and this was the third shot.
December 3, 2009 No Comments
Naginata Hoko musicians
The Naginata Hoko leads off the parade of Yama and Hoko on the morning of July 17th every year, carrying the “chigo”, the boy selected as the parade’s spiritual “Grand Marshal.”

July 20, 2009 6 Comments
Gion Matsuri Yoiyama revelers
The Gion Matsuri yoiyama on Shijo St before it got crowded. Anyone who has been there knows that this is not an exaggeration– this is what it looks like BEFORE it gets crowded.

July 20, 2009 No Comments
Gion Matsuri Lanterns
July 20, 2009 1 Comment
Sensible Shoes
July 20, 2009 No Comments
Miyagawacho portrait
July 20, 2009 1 Comment
Kyoto Fixie

There is a thriving fixie enthusiast subculture in Kyoto, I think centered around Sanjo St. west of Teramachi. This bike is often parked here in Miyagawacho, and just before I shot this picture I took a shot of another fixie, all pink (including tires).
July 20, 2009 No Comments
Genkan lighting
July 20, 2009 No Comments
Gion Shinbashi Willows
Today (July 17) was the day I arrived in Japan 15 years ago.

Taken on yoiyama (July 16), the day before Gion Matsuri parade, with my old camera, Lumix FZ10.
July 17, 2009 No Comments





