Yokohama is a big city but it has a short history. It was in 1859 that Yokohama suddenly appeared in Japanese history, let alone world history. That was only 160 years ago. The peaceful era that had lasted for 300 years entered a major turning point after a mission from the United States appeared. Yokohama became the place to open a port for them. Fifty years later, the red brick warehouse was built as a national bonded warehouse. Now that its role has ended, it is now a beautiful shopping mall that is loved by citizens. Above picture was taken there at night time. The historical scenery during the day and the energy at night seem to symbolize modern Yokohama.
Il est étonnamment difficile de prendre des congés. Les causes résident à la fois dans l’environnement et en moi-mêmes. It’s surprisingly difficult to take time off. The causes lie both in the environment and within myself. 案外休みは取りにくい。その原因は、環境にも自分にもある。
Above photo was taken in France and obviously nobody would care where it is. 上の写真はフランスで撮ったものだが、誰もそれがどこかなんて気にしないだろう。
It was a somewhat unusual year. In 2023, after returning from France, I worked full-time in Japan, took almost a month’s vacation, and moved to a new job. So, I have selected some photos that I took during my off time.
The photo above was taken in Hokkaido, the northernmost part of Japan. Spending your meal time in a different place, with different food, and in a different way is a great way to break out of the mundane. There was a canal between the restaurant and me, with small boats passing by.
The photo below was taken in the Okinawa region, the southernmost tip of Japan. It was a very relaxing time just looking at the calm sea.
The last photo was taken in Kanagawa Prefecture, where I live. I knew there were orange groves, but I didn’t know they were so sweet. Interestingly, some of the orchards have farmers’ stands where you can pick your own, and I ate lots of oranges there while looking out at the beautiful sea.
As you know, those are not my favorite shots but favorite places I’ve been last year.
l'atelier tanu | tagnoue 