‘What kind of camera do you have again?’ Tom asked giving me a hand up. ‘A digital Rebel XT, why?’ ‘Well, the body isn’t water sealed but you should be okay, probably. Just give it a few days to dry out.’ Everyone around was staring and those closest to us were asking, daijoubu (are you [...]
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Out of uniform Maiko For about $30 you too can experience a small taste of the enigmatic and mysterious world of the Maiko. Those beautiful doll-like people bedecked in old-style kimono, traditional hairstyle and pure white makeup. Those women who duck in and out of exclusive restaurants on the arms of older Japanese businessmen, bells [...] “It’s so huge!” my girlfriend exclaimed gripping the wooden bridge rail tightly. Deep purple was slowly creeping up the edges of the pink sky as night came on casting the scenic area of Arashiyama in a cool evening light. We stood along the edge letting people pass us by, garnering the occasional odd look. ‘What [...] |
 
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