Photocliques

Topic: Japan

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Living in Japan for 12 years afforded opportunities to see the culture and learn to appreciate the expressions of a vigorous society.

Some pictures are of American teachers and their school activities. The Department of Defense Dependent Schools play a big role educating children of American military serving in Japan.

Noren
This fabric doorway curtain is used to contain heat and establish privacy. The image is of Nebuta.

Matsushima Bridge Ornament
Good luck stickers are placed in public places.

Matshushima Message
Near shrines, messages to loved ones are tied to tree branches or streamers.

Rural Japanese Grocery
Small family owned groceries dot the land in Japan. Note characteristic coffee and soft drink dispensing machines out front.

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

Pontiac Hood Ornament
1978, B & W print, 8x10 inches

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