Ruins – Canvas of Dreams

Ruins in the Dark

11/19/201811/19/2018

“Could this be my own face, I wondered. My heart pounded at the idea, and the face in the mirror grew more and more unfamiliar.” ― Masuji Ibuse, Black Rain Hiroshima Peace Memorial has been attracting me. Not only does the building fascinate me because of its devastated feature, but also its silent but powerful message it sends to those who see it live. Different people may have different feelings about the building that has been silently standing there for more than half a century. But, according to my understanding, an undeniable message the memorial has been sending not only to those who are living in the city but also … Continue ReadingRuins in the Dark

Kanagawa Photography Ruins World War 2 Yokohama

Nostalgia

03/18/201803/19/2018

“The eye should learn to listen before it looks.” ― Robert Frank First built in 1930, Kokudo station has survived a turbulent history of Japan and remained unmanned since 1971. Located in Yokohama’s Tsurumi Ward, the station is stuck in a different time. Inside were hanging shop signs with outdated printing, but none of these businesses was still running. When seen from the outside, there are bullet holes, made by American battleplanes during World War II, in the wall. Even during the daytime, the station remains dark and silent. All I could hear was the footsteps of those who use the station… Reference: SoraNews 24