I know this is behind, but last November, I temporarily returned to Japan for three weeks. This time, as it was my first time in Japan in 5 years, I had a lot to do. As a result, during my trip I visited 8 cities, met with family and friends, and had 3 art exhibits. Thank you to everyone who spent time with me and helped me.
Even though I am from Japan, when you live abroad for a long time, the scenery of Japan that you thought you were used to seeing, starts to look special, and you realize things that you did not know before. It was as if I was an " artist in residency," I explored Japan, its culture, and my own roots, as well as gained new inspirations. I would like to share some of the many photos I took with you over the next several posts.
遅ればせながら、昨年１１月に３週間、日本に一時帰国をしました。今回は５年ぶりの日本ということもあり、色々やりたいことがありました。結果、旅行中、８つの市を訪問し、家族や友達に会ったり、３つのアート展示をするという大変忙しい旅となりました。時間を一緒に過ごして下さったり、手伝って下さった皆さん、どうも有難うございました。
日本出身とはいえ、海外生活が長くなりますと、見慣れていたと思っていた日本の風景が、特別なものに見えてきたり、知らなかったことに気付かされたりするものです。半ばアーティストレジデンシーをしているかのように、日本という国、文化、自らのルーツに触れたり、新たなインスピレーションを得たような気もします。多く撮った写真の中かいくつかを、何回かに分けてご紹介させていただきたいと思います。
京都 嵐山 Kyoto Arashiyama
I lived in Kyoto when I was a college student in Japan. All these years, I have wanted to visit Kyoto again during the autumn season, and I'm so glad my wish came true this time. I saw the same colors and shapes in my memories.
