I usually take straight forward photos to document moments, people and places I would like to remember as I grow older and forgetful. I enjoy learning about Japanese History and travel to many historical locations (which usually coincide with Buddhist Temples and Shinto Jinja) when I am able.
I am currently walking the Old Tokaido, Old Oyama Kaido and Old Nakasendo in segments when I have time and money, but also want to walk the Nikko Kaido, Koshu Kaido and Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage to name a few, with my camera and fully charged batteries in hand. I also hope to climb Mt. Fuji from the first station (because I only intend on climbing it once). If You enjoy history, then You'll likely enjoy what I have to offer.
I originally wrote most of my titles and descriptions in Japanese. I then realized that, as much of my photo stream is in Japan, many Japanese have already photographed/described the same locations. Looking at foreigners' photos that visited, they often mislabeled or didn't understand the importance or history of them. I then decided to use English (and Japanese), so that those who are interested but who don't understand Kanji, etc. could still enjoy them and learn more.
When I was single, I thought it was the best life that I could live.
When I married, I thought it was even better.
When I became a Father, I realized that the joy that I was sharing with my Beautiful Wife had really only just begun.
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- JoinedDecember 2005
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With the heart of a true historian, and the eye of a photographer and artist, Tanuki's photos are great to look at, and his caption tidbits of history are always interesting to read. Of course, anybody that goes around shooting pictures of manhole covers is a fine human being in my book. Hope to meet again someday for … Read more
With the heart of a true historian, and the eye of a photographer and artist, Tanuki's photos are great to look at, and his caption tidbits of history are always interesting to read. Of course, anybody that goes around shooting pictures of manhole covers is a fine human being in my book. Hope to meet again someday for more adventures in old (and new) Japan !
Read lessMy Shizouka buddy here has a great original eye. And is always coming up with something new and interesting for us to enjoy and a new way to look at it.
義理の兄 勉強熱心で偉いと思います。 見習わねば。
I've never met Mr. only1tanuki but it is obvious that, from the photos, his wife is a very good cook! Five star!