Japan Series - Miscellany 1

A stunning collection of orchids on display at the Hakata station.  The richness and depth of colours and the sheer size of these exotic flowers provide a delightful visual respite for the tired traveller.   

The swirling brush strokes of a wall painting at one of the temples at Kyoto.  The goal here is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject but to capture its soul.

Panchenko parlours where the young and old seek their fun and fritter away their money. 



A moving spiral optical illusion poster outside the Science Museum, Osaka. 

Bizen pottery at Kurashinki.  A real gem among the brown fired glazed pottery that grace the tea sets. The vase to the left with small crabs crawling up a lotus leaf retailed for over £800.