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Tranquil time out

Dec 07 2010 8 Comments

Tranquil time out #81

The ability of some Japanese to sleep practically anywhere, particularly when it’s somewhere very public, never ceases to amaze me. And this fella, with his shoes off and sheet down, looks like he couldn’t be anymore comfortable if he was flat out on a futon.

Japanese public sleeping

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

Nov 12 2010 6 Comments

Tranquil time out #80

On a surprisingly warm day when one is feeling a little weary, what could be better than a well-earned rest and a wonderfully relaxing beer?

Japanese man drinking beer

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography, Tranquil time out

Oct 08 2010 5 Comments

Tranquil time out #79

Some people play sports, whereas others take pictures of other people, but plenty of Japanese pensioners plainly prefer painting as a pastime.

And, as a way of kicking back and blocking out the more bothersome things in life, it would appear to be pretty much perfect.

painting in Tokyo

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

Sep 16 2010 5 Comments

Tranquil time out #78

A parasol, some paint, and perhaps most importantly, plenty of peace and quiet.

Japanese painter

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

Aug 20 2010 4 Comments

Tranquil time out #77

A ponder.

Tokyo cherry blossom

And a peruse.

Tokyo cherry blossom

Of the petals.

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

Aug 13 2010 5 Comments

Tranquil time out #76

Summer in Japan is all well and good, but back in the spring, sitting and reading without worrying about disappearing in a pool of perspiration was particularly pleasant.

Tokyo cherry blossom

Categorized: Photography, Tranquil time out

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