Men at work
Japan’s labor shortage grows more and more severe as the population gets older due to a low birthrate and a small amount of immigration to make up for it …
Over the rooftops
This view reminds me of a timelapse video that a photographer took in Shinjuku. It comprised daily photos from his apartment window shot over several years …
Stop
Wandering through a part of downtown I used to live in nearly 20 years ago, I passed by a familiar intersection where I noticed …
Shinkansen to Sapporo
The Hokkaido Shinkansen project is making remarkable strides with the construction of a 211.5-km section from Shin-Hakodate Hokuto …
Ayako Tenmangu Shrine
Paper lanterns are one of many things here in Japan that I never saw growing up in Texas. I can still recall–albeit vaguely, after more than …
Takaichi Daimyojin Shrine
Shinto Shrines are among the numerous cultural treasures that draw tourists to Kyoto, but if you’ve ever tried to get that perfect, instagrammable …
Late winter
As March began, I rejoiced in the increasing number of days when the daytime temperature slightly surpassed 0 degrees. However …
City of wild nature
With an area of 1,121 square kilometers, Sapporo is the third largest city in Japan. However, 60% of this area is covered by pristine mountains and forests in a subarctic …
Nice driveway
I’m not a botanist, so I’m not entirely sure what these plants along this driveway are. Their structure is similar to bamboo, but …
New residence
Kyoto has seen a surge of hotel construction dating back to before the pandemic, pushing up land prices and pushing longtime residents out as they cash in …
Art festival in the park
As a part of Sapporo International Art Festival 2024, artworks are on public display in Odori Park. Visitors can see, hear …
Snowman
A giant snowman is watching the empty snow-covered street in the early evening.