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Portia's avatar

The photo above the Hishino Tunnel one is somewhat creepy, with the pipes coming out the walls.

Gianni Simone's avatar

Creepy pipes and hanging wires aplenty in Japan.

Portia's avatar

Hi Gianni! What's the deal with the hanging wires, though?

Gianni Simone's avatar

I'm glad you asked because I have written on this subject.

https://giannisimone.substack.com/p/the-web

Portia's avatar

Finally an answer to a question that have been bothering my husband and me for a long time. Thanks a bunch, Gianni, ありがとう!

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

Pipes creepiness aside, I'm surprised you found the name of that tunnel. (^o^)

Portia's avatar

I try to indentify as many details as possible in your pictures, Akira-San. That's where I truly enjoy your vision as an artist.

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

It's an honor. Thank you!

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

That last door looks like a gate intended to keep some horror monster or evil spirit contained.

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

Or maybe Amaterasu Omikami is hidden inside.

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

If that is the case we must open that door, and let the goddess out.

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

If you sing and dance in front of that door, she will probably come out. However, if a monster appears, please exterminate it.

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

I will be sure to do so, and will keep a sword and a cross near at hand, just in case.

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

I wish you good luck! (^_-)

The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Merci, gambarimashoooooo!

The Black Knight's avatar

May I bring my longsword when I visit Japan one day?

Mike Mills's avatar

I remember a photography project I did in college. The assignment was to find all the letters from A-Z and photograph them. Not the actual letters mind you but images that reminded you of their shapes. Have you done any similar projects where you try to photograph something to remind you of something else?

SHIMIZU Akira's avatar

That's quite an interesting project. I'm both a photographer and a graphic designer, so it seems like I'm always unconsciously trying to find meaning in shapes and converting my intentions into graphics.