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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.

Japanese graduation kimono

And, once all the formalities are done, fun.

Japanese graduation kimono

Categorized: Culture, Current Affairs, Photography

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  1. Chris B says

    3/23/2011 at 3:51 pm

    She is starting to spread her wings and he has got to let go soon..I suppose. Mixed feelings going on right there if it’s a typical happy and healthy home 🙂

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    • Lee says

      3/23/2011 at 9:59 pm

      Yeah, that’s very true Chris. A bitter sweet moment for the father.

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  2. Stephanie says

    3/23/2011 at 7:10 pm

    that’s a really good-looking papa! =)

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    • Lee says

      3/23/2011 at 10:01 pm

      Haha! I should have got you a close-up!

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  3. cre-cre says

    3/23/2011 at 7:17 pm

    What a beautiful feeling those pictures give. I also love how’s she’s dressed.

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    • Lee says

      3/23/2011 at 10:03 pm

      Yeah, it was a nice moment. That’s why I kept my distance. I didn’t want to interrupt them.

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  4. Jessica says

    3/23/2011 at 11:02 pm

    I second Stephanie – they make a lovely pair. How do you find such photogenic subjects everywhere? Or do you think you just have an eye for finding what the rest of us would miss?

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    • Lee says

      3/24/2011 at 7:21 am

      It’s hard to say really Jessica, but I get out and about a lot, and when I am out, I’m always keen to see everything that’s going on around me.

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  5. John says

    3/24/2011 at 4:27 pm

    There’s still no date for my kindergarten’s graduation ceremony in Iwaki, Fukushima. Seeing your photos makes me look forward to it even more and brace myself to shed an extra tear or two haha.

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  6. gunmagirl says

    3/24/2011 at 9:27 pm

    Beautiful.

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