Though the world is in pandemic, spring is here and there in my neighbours. Cherry blossoms bloom as usual. 家籠りの合間に我が町を歩いてみた。 春がいっぱい。 Cherry blossom path Decorated castle At the station

People seem to refrain from going out. Self-restraint, it's one of the Japanese sensitive behaviour. Hotel reception Bus terminal Lonesome 'HIna Matsuri', Girls Festival

Though the COVID-19 is raging, local life stands still. Ordinary and patiently, going on. ルーティンワークは今日も変わらない。 In the village On the field At the shopping mall

In Tokyo, the air feels so clean. Waiting for the disaster to pass away. Deserted street of Ministries Inactive Airport

Pruning the citron tree. Cut the branches and thorns for good harvest. Delicious fruits have dangerous thorns. 収穫に備えて柚子の木を剪定する。 徒長枝を切り、摘果の敵、鋭利な棘も取り除く。 早春のルーティンワーク。 Delicious but Dangerous C…

Going to Tokyo across Tokyo Bay. The sun shines, the sea is calm as usual. The town, however, seems to be quieter than ever. 対岸での用事を済ませに東京湾を渡る。 海はおだやか、町はどこか虚ろ。 Over the Tokyo bay Approaching ' Umi Hotaru'

Temperature exceeded 20 degrees Celsius, in late winter. Forced calm days go on in the city, because of COVID-19. But in countryside, it always is. Read a book, plow the field, think of friends. Spending the day. Too hot