“I’m Here” Identity
There is no word that accurately represents “Identity” in Japanese language. People in Japan relate as community. The name written above was not intentionally written with all capital letters for the family name. I was surprised to see I had done that. Japanese people usually address me as
LINE Marks Identity in Japanese
By Sharaku, 1794 Portrait of a famous Kabuki actor from the Edo period (1600-1868). This “ukiyo-e” woodblock print was made more than 200 years ago. One can see at a glance that it is Japanese. It has no shadows and features outline. Chōjū-giga, literally,
Seven Masks
There are “Seven Lucky Gods” of good fortune in Japan. They evolved over time from the beliefs of many countries along the Silk Road; India,China,Tibet,the Middle East and Far East. They are an international blend of many Peoples and religions. I wanted to make human faces. I
Disunity Of The Earth
It has been getting terribly heat lately in Japanese summer. And cherry blossoms bloom in April every year, but this year it ended in March. I’m worry about the global warming. There are big problems in the world such as Religion, Race, Politics, Gender, Gun, and Family…. People always
Disunion
Japanese people know about “Halloween”from the recent past. An unforgettable shooting incident happened in October 1992,in Louisiana, USA. A Japanese overseas student named “Hattori “entered a Halloween decorated house, mistaking it for his friend house. The owner drew on him in the dark and said, “Freeze” The Japanese
Time Machine
We can’t see the time. It goes on forever. It would be a nice dream if we could control time like we see in“ Back to the future”. My favorite movie is “Time Machine” that has a glittering sphere that goes back and forth through time. This concept
On Time
Time is one of the most equitable thing in our life. But it is a bit different in usage depending on national character. “The National Character Joke of Time” At the meeting Japanese arrive at 1 hour before. British people arrive at 10 minutes before. Americans arrive at exactly time.
The Shape Of Water
Do you think the water has a shape? Sea, River, Waterfall, Waves? If we want to touch it. It will get out of between our fingers. The water doesn’t change at all, and just let the moment see through it. I focused in the facetted beauty of
Bon Festival Night
I’m very interested in this challenge “Night”. I can’t see anything but I can feel something invisible in the dark. For example,Fairy,Ghost,Monster,Witch…. So,”Night” is fantastic even creative the moment. Especially I feel like the nostalgic who had died already. Bon Festival in Japan, It’s believed that our ancestor spirits
LONELY AVENUE
Now my room has got two windows But the sunshine never comes through You know it’s always dark and dreary Since I broke off,baby with you I live on a lonely avenue My little girl wouldn’t say I do Well, I feel so sad and blue And
Pleasant Memory Of American Road
In 2014, I traveled to SAQA Japan Rep Jim Hay’s hometown in Michigan USA for the first time with my friend. Everthing I saw was very exciting. We got on the train from Mundelin to Cicago. Through the train window, I could see a rich nature and at the