Category: Portrait

CategoriesEssay Kanagawa Life Light Night Photography Poetry Portrait Shonan Summer

Early Summer with Handheld Fireworks – Part 2

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“When you meet someone so different from yourself, in a good way, you don’t even have to kiss to have fireworks go off.” ― Lisa Schroeder, I Heart You, You Haunt Me As I introduced in Part 1 of this series, Early Summer with Handheld Fireworks, handheld fireworks are ones you can lit and hold in your hands. When you fire them up, they make a “shuu” sound, and fire will come out of it. This time, I photographed attendees of the meetup event. What I love about handheld fireworks is that their sparks resemble our life’s beauty. Even though their shine doesn’t last long, at least we can witness … Continue ReadingEarly Summer with Handheld Fireworks – Part 2

CategoriesFriendship Kanagawa Light Night Photography Portrait Skyscrapers Yokohama

Sunday Evening in Yokohama

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“Sunday is the golden clasp that binds together the volume of the week.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Gina and I walked across Yokohama, from fabulous Minatomirai 21 to Chinatown. Since time was running short when I met her on Sunday evening, we briefly walked through the downtown. Yokohama is my hometown, and I’ve been to this place for thousands of times. But it always feels fresh when I walk through the city with someone new to the place. She is a good friend of mine. We met last month in an international event and hit it off right away. She won’t stay here long and will fly back to Europe … Continue ReadingSunday Evening in Yokohama

CategoriesFriendship Museum Photography Portrait Science Technology Tokyo

Into the Science

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“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” ― Albert Einstein My friend Gina and I went to a science museum, called Miraikan. The official English name of it is National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Too long, isn’t it? It was her decision to visit the museum. Since she’s been working in the academic sector, she’s more interested in educational activities than Japanese traditions. Our trip to the science museum was an overall awesome experience. I, personally, was more engrossed in our conversation than exhibitions. We talked about all sorts of things, including what it’s like living in Japan, … Continue ReadingInto the Science

CategoriesEssay Friendship Inner GPS Life Memories Photography Portrait

The 100th Post: Power of Dreams

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“Everything you can imagine is real.” ― Pablo Picasso Dear readers, I’m delighted to announce that Canvas of Dreams marks the 100th post. This photographic journal started in late 2016, and the past three years have been such an amazing journey full of wonder with my readers. I’d say having readers like you is what inspires me and gives me a reason to keep going forward. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you all. Thank you for following my journey through this crazy yet beautiful world. Even though this photographic journal is about chronicling my journey through life, at the same time it’s also about yours. … Continue ReadingThe 100th Post: Power of Dreams

CategoriesEssay Inner GPS Life Photography Portrait Society

Forgiveness

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“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ― Mother Teresa A few years ago, when I was a passenger in a car driven by my dad, he asked me a question apropos of nothing. “Do you know the worst thing you could do to your worst enemy?” asked my dad. “I have no clue” I replied. “That’s forgiveness” said him. That was a sunny Sunday. While we were behind the wheel, he told me what he meant by forgiveness. What he said has remained in my mind and constantly surfaced into my thoughts. So, here is my own conclusion on this topic. I used to experience … Continue ReadingForgiveness

CategoriesEssay Friendship Inner GPS Kanagawa Life Night Party Photography Portrait Yokohama

New People, New Discovery

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“When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you’ve got two new people.” ― John Steinbeck Do you like meeting new people? I do. This is just my thought, but without meeting people, our life is nothing. They inspire us, bring us with joy by sharing their like-no-other experience, and vice versa. We’re living in a world where you can bring your ideas into reality and make the world more generous, fun and exciting place. If you have a problem, go out there, meet folks and talk to them. For every problem, there’s a solution. Since our comfort zone is so limited, we tend to stick … Continue ReadingNew People, New Discovery

CategoriesFriendship Life Night Photography Portrait Tokyo

My Friends from Indonesia

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“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” ― Helen Keller Being a tour guide, Haznal Zainal Tamin comes to Japan a few times a year. If you have been reading my blog posts, probably you remember him from my last year’s post: Hasnul And His Friends. And this time, he wasn’t alone. He brought his recently-married wife. Yes, life is changing, and he’s entering a whole new season of his life. As his friend, I’m happy for him. Not only with Haznul and his wife, but another Indonesian friend, Faizal, joined us on the night. Four of us went to a chain … Continue ReadingMy Friends from Indonesia

CategoriesHiroshima History Island Light Night Photography Portrait Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site

A Night Walk in an Ancient Island

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“Photography is a magical kind of art that allows people to preserve time and moments, and to describe the world the way they see it.” ― Sahara Sanders My last destination of the trip was Itsukushima Island, also as known as Miyajima. I had been to the island last year by myself, but this time I wasn’t alone. For some reasons, I decided to visit Hiroshima to see someone to travel with. Despite it being late at night as well as the rainy weather, we were able to make the most of our time. Additionally, we witnessed the floating trii gate lit up in stunning orange color, which is a … Continue ReadingA Night Walk in an Ancient Island