Samba from Japan @11~provocation~ Photo

Photographer’s Note

Why SANBA in Japan? I cannot explain the reason clearly, but SAMBA carnivals have now become one of the most famous seasonal event of summer in Japan.
Above all, ASAKUSA SAMBA carnival is the most famous and crowded one, the number of audiences are around 500 thousands, so much crowded. Some Te friends here said thier image toward Japanese ladies changed from these photos. They thought that Japanese ladies are shy, modesty and retiring but the ladies on these photos are contary, I agree with these opinions. Not only my friends but also I am surprised and struck dumb with astonishment. Surely Japanese ladies have changed but not all of cource.

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fanni (8847) 2009-09-09 6:23

Dear Takero,
there are ladies AND ladies in every country! Of course the image changes as people do change with the time and cultural changes... and as life goes by!
I like this "provocation" :) It raises the mood! Very good capture!
My notion about the Japanese was influenced, in many ways, by Japanese fairy-tales which I read in my childhood, by Murakami's novels, by Japanese movies (classical and modern) - and many more. In my opinion, each nation is multifaceted, but there is always a core of it - those traditions which, probably, will never stop existing! and this is good :)
Kind regards,
Elena

thaprem (2498) 2009-09-09 8:10

Kawabata San,
Bold & Bolder!
You surely are showing much unnoticed side of Japan. Not just this series of Samba, but the ones I have been following for quite some time...
Your excellence in Photography allows you to sketch these story you present in such a unshakable fashion!
I am growing nostalgic for my days in Japan! How much I would have loved to accompany your photo sessions then!
Please continue your good work.
Thanks,
Prem.

saxo042 (16234) 2009-09-09 12:04

Hi Takero,
You have some interesting comments here on Japanese ladies:-) I believe you have struck gold here with this theme, how many girls were there reall in this parade? Attractive photo again!
Kind regards
Gunnar

ciakgiak (11204) 2009-09-09 13:18

Hello dear Takero,
you captured a really great moment and a very interesting subjet with a lovely expression. The quality of the image is superb so as the perfect composition.
Congratulations and TFS.
A dear hug
Giorgio

omerozden (1241) 2009-09-10 0:09

hello my dear takero,
this is an eyecatching image like the rest of the series. very lovely expression, great modd!
you are very much experienced in photographing festivals.
warm regards,
omer