One of my recent favorite things was having the
chance to visit Japan.....and
viewing the styles of dress worn by
Japanese women and children.
chance to visit Japan.....and
viewing the styles of dress worn by
Japanese women and children.
This lovely lady in traditional geisha dress
greeted us upon arrival at the dock
in Niigata where our ship, the Caledonian Sky,
was waiting to transport us to wild
and remote islands.
The history of the Geisha in Japan is
fascinating - read more HERE.
greeted us upon arrival at the dock
in Niigata where our ship, the Caledonian Sky,
was waiting to transport us to wild
and remote islands.
The history of the Geisha in Japan is
fascinating - read more HERE.
Childcare in Tokyo seems well organized and all the children certainly get to wear great hats!
Sweet little girls, dressed in wonderful costumes, danced
and sang for us at the dockside in Hokkaido.
Tokyo schoolgirls in their uniforms - being a
Brit I also attended schools where uniforms
were mandatory - I loved them.
Teens starting to show their fashion sense.
Ladies queueing up for sweet treats.
A female rickshaw driver in a tourist area.
Young girls assisting at the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo.
From the bus, a glimpse of a well-dressed lady working in her small vegetable garden.
The elderly lady who was cooking fish in the back room
of a small shop we stopped at for tea in Aomori.
of a small shop we stopped at for tea in Aomori.
I'd love to spend more time in Japan!
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Such a variety of clothing styles there. My friend has been there on a teacher exchange and shared her photos, stories and purchases with her students here. It's a very interesting culture, climate and people. I hope you have an enjoyable weekend. Pamela
ReplyDeleteOh how I have enjoyed your pictures. I especially loved the children's pictures. Got a kick out of their shoes...Balisha
ReplyDeleteIt must be fun to relive your trip as you post the photos and commentary here. I so enjoy "traveling" with you, Mary! Your photos of Japan are particularly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! Agree, the history of the Geisha is fascinating. Visiting from A Favorite Thing.
ReplyDeleteThe baby prams look like some I've seen in China. So sensible to transport small ones together that way, instead of in isolation one by one.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love seeing photos of the people you see on your travels. Lovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of people and places in Japan. Such interesting clothing and I love the little ones in their costumes! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for these glimpses of daily life in Japan. It's wonderful that you have picked out little details to show us.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit Japan. Love these photos, Mary - such a wonderful glimpse into the lives and styles of Japanese women, girls and children. My nephew married a girl from Japan (he speaks the language fluently) and travels there quite often.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in this week.
xo
Claudia
Just charming, you really captured the flavor of the place.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Mary. I've always admired how neat and well-put-together the Japanese are. I love how they have unfussy styles with fantastic design elements.
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