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We arrived in Akihabara just hours after 7 people were brutally and fatally stabbed by a crazed 25 year old who claimed "I'm bored of life".
To quote a portion of the article:
Police have found evidence that the suspect in a bloody Tokyo stabbing rampage purchased a small cache of knives just before the assault and reportedly posted despondent internet messages warning he planned to kill people.
In one of the postings, he reportedly called himself "worse than trash".
Tomohiro Kato, a 25-year-old factory worker, was handed over to the custody of the Tokyo prosecutors' office on Tuesday for further questioning into Sunday's attack, in which he allegedly slammed a rented truck into a crowd of pedestrians then jumped out and began a stabbing spree, killing seven.
Three people were killed by the impact of the truck, four died from stab wounds and another 10 were injured, police said.
Kato, blood spattered on his face and clothes, was arrested on the spot.
More info of this story on The Age.
The weird thing is, we were planning on heading to Akihabara in the morning, but instead met with a friend. We could have possibly been caught in the mayhem.
As you can see by this photo, we weren't far behind, the police were still setting up and the ambo's were trying to save lives.
Blood all over the street.
Scary.
A pole outside of a elementary school in Hugo, MN following a tornado that touched down just yards away.
Please see www.startribune.com for information on helping those hardest hit.
Dancing water fountains that move with the music outside of the Bellagio Hotel. Across the street is Paris Hotel.
We sat here for a while watching the magic that was the Tokyo Rockabilly Club. So much energy, not so much rhythm but 100% pure style, commitment and showmanship. I do highly recommend spending an afternoon with these people. It will make your day.
Kudos Tokyo Rockabillies!
Canon FT QL w/ 50mm f/1.8 on Illford B&W 400
This is Mamechiho, an apprentice Geisha or Maiko. I found this out after posting this on my blog whilst still in Japan. Thanks bib/smr!
Our first piece of Japanese history, this was the centre of Osaka for many years, and the residents of this era still hold Osaka Castle close to their hearts.
This big bad boy is the show stopper at the Osaka Aquarium in Osaka, Japan. Amongst this guy lives tuna, manta rays, sting rays, schools of fish and a lot more.
I was lining up a shot of the Sushi bar in Melbourne's QV, when mr Security popped his head into my view and started yapping away. I took the shot, and he proceeds to tell me that I'm not allowed to take photos in Melbourne's QV. What a load.
QV, Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Shot on my Canon FT QL with Ilford 400 film.