WESTERN VIEWS OF JAPAN

Many times, initial western thoughts of Japan are limited to technology, sushi, sumo, karate, geisha girls, cherry blossoms, and Mt. Fuji. I show some of these images here in the beginning so as to share that idea of Japan that exists in many minds but I hope to introduce you to a "new" Japan through pictures and articles of my journey.

1. Rising Sun (symbol of Japan) and the map of the islands of Japan.

2. Mt. Fuji and the cherry blossoms ("sakura") of spring

3. "The Hollow of the Deep Sea Wave of Kanagawa"

4. Emperor and Empress of Japan in olden days.

5. Maiko girl (young geisha-in-training) of Kyoto.

6. The art of Kabuki theater, shown in traditional woodblock print of "ukiyoe".

7. The power of Sumo wrestling!