Monday, February 22, 2010

Neighbors


This place is close to my home on my way to the market.
Its nice being watching the houses, the gardens the way japanese people take care of their houses.

I took this photo when I was trying to get Hirakata Station. It was my first month here in Japan so I get lost.
But, get lost here can be a good opportunity to find out new landscapes and places.

This photo represent the view of my window. This day there was an international student playing guitar and singing on the roof at his place.

In Japan there are conventions or not conventions places to play, sing and dance.
This photo was close to Hirakata Station its a place where people met each other to play this activities and expresses themselves, alone or in groups.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

First Impressions of Japan


Upon arriving at Kansai Gaidai University my first observation was the structure of the buildings. The big spaces for sporting activities or to just sit and relax. The facilities are adequate for different purposes. I feel the conditions here make me confortable and stimulated to be in University. As well as the hospitality the people have shown me here, especially with language barrier.

This photo was in a club in Hirakata. This is a kenyan friend dancing with her japanese friend.
My first time at a club here was an opportunity to observe the different way in which young people of my age interact. Each one has a unique kind of style, for example in their clothing, dancing, behaviour. As well as similarities.
Despite the differences everyone shows respect for one another.