Kakinoha Sushi

The sushi is wrapped in a persimmon leaf to avoid decay.

A Figure in the Tree

Gajumaru trees in Okinawa stimulate my imagination.

A Church in Dejima

Dejima, a small island in Nagasaki, was Japan's only contact with the outer world during Edo period. The Dutch enjoyed benefits from the trade.

Leaves on the Street

The colors of leaves of cherry trees are among the best in autumn.

Sweets in Kobe

I am always fascinated by the colors and shapes of wagashi (Japanese sweets). The one on the right is wrapped in a bamboo leaf.

Doll Troops

The roly-poly doll is about 5 cm tall.

Fake and Real

I made the small pumpkin out of clay. The green eggplant is called "shiro'nasu"(white eggplant).

Jack O' Lantern Cake

I saw these cakes at Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo.

Local Fish in Hokkaido

This size of the fish was about 30 cm wide.

Mushroom

Mushroom (2)

Niwaka Cookie

Pumpkin

Street Car

Pear

Apple

Sculpture

Hamanashi Flowers

Peppers

Green Persimon