Rusty Old Tub

Found this old tub on one of our walks around Kobe. It was hidden behind on old tree stump at Suwayama Shrine on a beautiful, crisp morning. Kind of looks like a picture of the cosmos!

Kobe Senta-gai

This is a view of Kobe Center Street from above. Not too pretty. Typical image of a concrete jungle and what I expected to find in Japan. Thankfully, here in Kobe, there is a lot of nature that is easy to access.

Small White Flowers

These are some flowers that are growing on the side of mountain path. They are so small that they probably go unnoticed by all the hikers that frequent the walking course. I am always on the lookout for flowers at all times of the year and in all places in Japan.

Blessings

Everywhere we go, we are blessed with life including all the people and places around us.

My View From the Platform

This is the view that greets me most mornings on my way to work. There are usually a few crows around that seem to watch me board the train. Am I the crow master?

Children's Masks

This is a common sight at festivals throughout Japan. I do not know half of the characters portrayed but I recognize Doraemon. My favorite is Ultraman.

Evening Satellite Dish

A beautiful evening sky with a view of the moon on a warm summers evening. Sitting in my room on a cold spring day hiding from the corona virus, I can hardly wait for the warmth of summer.