Baton Rouge – Canvas of Dreams

My Last Days in the US

11/19/201811/19/2018

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” ― Robert Frost More than half a month ago, I came back to Japan. When my plane finally touched down, and I made the first step in my home country after the six months of my stay in Louisiana, I whispered in my heart “it’s all done”. Despite the relatively short-term stay in the US, my experiences there were immensely rewarding, and I will proud of myself for having challenged myself to jump into the unknown world. Thanks to those whom I met through work in the project, I was able to spend such remarkable moments, which are … Continue ReadingMy Last Days in the US

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LSU Rural Life Museum

11/04/201811/04/2018

“The very secret of life for me, I believed, was to maintain in the midst of rushing events an inner tranquillity.” ― Margaret Bourke-White, Portrait of Myself Our last stop was the LSU Rural Life Museum. It’s such a unique open-air museum that gives us a look back in the time of life of the state. The museum is operated under the aegis of Louisiana State University. It also represents the diverse history of the state built upon immigrants native of French, Spanish, Native American, Acadian, African and Anglo American heritage.

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USS Kidd

11/04/2018

“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.” ― Susan Sontag Our second stop was USS Kidd, a WW2 battleship that is now open to the public as a museum. The ship allowed us to have a glimpse into how sailors used to live and work. But as Japanese, it was a little hard to witness some historical remains of the war, where Japan was America’s enemy, such as newspaper clippings that mention Japan was defeated. Additionally, there were some remains of Japanese items, like samurai swords, which had been belonged to a Japanese soldier. Considering today’s political and economic ties between the two, it is … Continue ReadingUSS Kidd

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Louisiana State Capitol

11/04/201811/07/2018

“First rule to be a photographer, you have to be invisible.” ― Sameh Talhamy October 21st was my last Sunday in Louisiana. My boss and colleague, therefore, took me to several places I have never been to during my stay there. The first stop was Louisiana State Capitol. When you enter the building, you walk into the gorgeous entry with carved marble and wooden wall, high ceiling with spectacular artwork and it may take your breath away at its beauty. Additionally, you’ll find a hallway where Governer Heuy Long was assassinated. With its elevator, you can go up to the 27th floor’s observation deck. Luckily, it was not a windy … Continue ReadingLouisiana State Capitol