One of my favorite videos from Japan in the summer of 2002. Sakura Drop is a great JPop song. I hope you enjoy this music video: … [Read more...] about Sakura Drop
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Japan Airlines – 2002
My favorite airlines. I wanted to be a Japan Airlines 747 pilot as a kid. I always enjoy flying on this airline. JAL no longer has any 747 in it's fleet so this is more of a nostalgic photo then anything. I took this picture at the Osaka Kansai International Airport in May, 2002. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines – 2002
Moon over Sasebo, Japan
Towards the last days of my trip to Sasebo, Japan, in 2002. I was able to get this shot of the moon over the ice paddies near my grandmother's house. … [Read more...] about Moon over Sasebo, Japan
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Many may be surprised but Japan does not have an official standing military. After World War II, they gave up this right in their constitution. If this was true what was Japan doing with these warships anchored at port in Sasebo, Japan? You be the judge... … [Read more...] about Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
100 Yen Store
It was the summer of 2002, I had traveled to Sasebo, Japan, with my Japanese mother. It was my first trip there since 1990 so it had been 12 long years since I have been "home". Japan's economy was struggling during this time, deflation was a problem. I remember the Japanese Yen was trading roughly at 100 Yen for $1 US dollar. That was a big shocker since I remembered as a … [Read more...] about 100 Yen Store