Don made four trips to Japan between 1995 and 1998. He had a great time making new friends and seeing new places. Japan is a treasure trove for photographers; Don took hundreds of pictures. Here are a few snapshots; we hope to post more as time permits.
Okayama Jo (castle)
Himeji Jo and Shachi
Himeji Jo reflected in moat
Buddhist monk, Sendai
Wedding kimono, Tokyo
Torii gate, Nikko
Lush forest, Nikko
Sejin Shiki (coming of age ceremony)
Mieko (Don's Japanese "Stepmother") and Don
Girl playing on rocks, Osaka
Ume (pink/white) - hardy first blossoms of Spring
Hiroshima museum guest book, comments by high school students