Photography

Mar 29 2011 10 Comments

Audio and pictures of a Noh actor practicing

Despite being well aware that the words would be unfathomable, and the story even less clear, I’ve always wanted to attend a Noh performance; the masks in particular, and also the mood created by the torchlight if it’s done traditionally, undoubtedly creating an incredible spectacle. Certainly not one to be easily forgotten, that’s for sure.

Seeing a Noh performer practicing in the sunshine, and sadly sans mask, on the other hand, obviously can’t match such ideals, but nevertheless, it’s still a mesmerising sight.

The moves.

His rather maudlin singing.

Along with the natural elements of the stage.

And its natural looking ones.

All making for a unique, as well as very private.

Performance.

Mar 28 2011 8 Comments

Very welcome weekend drinks in Ueno

When there’s even more to worry about than usual, a couple of drinks, with good company, in comfortably uncomplicated surroundings, is sometimes just what’s called for.

Mar 25 2011 11 Comments

A poignant reminder of the earthquake and tsunami

It’s now two weeks since the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan; a disaster that continues to inflict untold misery upon those people directly affected, and is never far from the minds of those who weren’t.

News from elsewhere, however, along with media outlets seemingly all out of sensationalist stories, means that coverage is very quickly dwindling, yet reminders of that horrible day, and its ongoing repercussions, are everywhere — even in long-closed bars down little side streets.

Mar 24 2011 12 Comments

The earthquake and its aftermath followed in digital form

From the moment the earthquake struck on March 11, smart phones, along with their intellectually challenged cousins, have been worth their weight in gold — probably even more really. Yes, the networks may have faltered initially, rendering calls and SMS redundant, but email, along with access to the web and the likes of Twitter, allowed immediate contact with friends and loved ones, plus updates about what had, and was, happening.

Now, almost two weeks later, they are still invaluable, allowing easy access wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, to news, social media sites and the ongoing problems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

The only downside being that, wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, they allow easy access to news, social media sites and the ongoing problems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Mar 23 2011 10 Comments

Graduations, just like life, go on

With this being the month for school and university graduation ceremonies, it’s clear that many of them must have been cancelled — especially those in, or even near, the earthquake and tsunami hit regions.

In Tokyo and its surrounding areas, however, a good number will undoubtedly have gone ahead, particularly if they were fortunate enough to dodge the day’s scheduled power cuts. Plus, despite current circumstances making the events far more sombre affairs than they’d normally be, it’s still an incredibly proud day for both parents and students alike.

One, just like the time this father and daughter enjoyed, that should be filled with photos.

And, once all the formalities are done, fun.

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