Japanimals (日本動物)
Most of these are live animals. There may be a repeat shot here or there. I know the eels are also in the Tsukiji Gallery, but the opportunity was just too good.
Friend with kitty cat at Shinshogokuraku-ji (Shinnyo-Do) temple. Kyoto. 2009.
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Tiger. Hitachi’s Kamine Zoo. 2008.
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Deer. Nara Park, just in from of ToDai-ji. Nara. 2001.
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Kyoto City Gov’t sign. Doggy’s saying: “You forgot some poo.” In red it says, “Take your poo home!” 2008.
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Some guy with a snake. Hitachi. 2008.
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Tanuki. “Lucky Badgers.” Kyoto. 2008.
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Fish. Tsukiji Market. Tokyo. 2009.
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Rain Dogs. Kyoto. 2009.
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Sign for restaurant on the back of a Kyoto City Bus for “The Astonished Donkey” restaurant. Above, it says simply: “Hamburger Restaurant.” You decided why the donkey’s so astonished.
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Paper mache (or something like it) kitties. Corner of Jingu-michi and San-jo. Kyoto. 2009.
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Eels. Tsukiji Market. Tokyo. 2009.
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