The massive influx of refugees postwar led to a severe housing shortage in Hong Kong. As a result, the government launched a public accommodation program for low-income residents. The “Monster Building”, (named by locals) along with other housing properties became densely populated creating a concrete beehive. (9 mts apartments) This used to be somewhat a hidden gem for night photographers (even after the transformers movie). It was never intended to turn into a hipstagram/tourist spot. I heard the public has since been banned from taking photos of the iconic tower …
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Golden Gai, Shinjuku
I visited the Ace’s bar, actually twice during my trip. The 1st time, I sat by the bar, asked for a Yebisu beer and for the story behind a Colorado’s plate that was casually hanging by the liquor bottles. The owner/bartender, Tsuyoshi smiled. He then told me that he opened this place after returning from a four-year stint in Colorado. He thought if he’d moved back to Japan, he’d have to take a piece of CO with him. So, he opened his bar in the Golden Gai area and hanged …
The Itsukushima Shrine
Photobomb level : Bambi. 🤳🏿I placed my camera as high as deer- can’t-reach level and ran to sit for the shot…I felt a heavy breathing on my neck, turned around and there he was naturally striking the perfect pose. “Aaw cute”, I know. But don’t be fooled by their cuteness, they are like the pickpockets of Paris, lol. They steal you blind, they go straight to your pockets looking for food! They are very skilled, you have been warned. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The deers are considered sacred, messengers of Gods in the …
Hiroshima Now | Hiroshima Ahora
Time, the impact it has on our memories, our priorities, and our sense of responsibility for crimes and injustice, is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. This was the only structure left standing where the first atomic bomb exploded on August 6th, 1945. The United States air dropped it on the Japanese city of Hiroshima and it killed about 146,000 people. We are talking about people old enough to be our grandparents, it wasn’t THAT long ago and we still feel unconnected. Why? 🤷🏼♀️So often, we’re asked to remember …
While in Kyoto | Mientras tanto en Kyoto
If you visit a place with a torii gate that means its Shinto. Shinto is considered Japan’s native religion; the main ideas behind are rooted not in the after-life, like many other popular belief systems, but rather in finding harmony with your current surroundings in the present. The best way to see all of Fushima-Inari Taisha Shrine is to hike to the summit of 233m, Mt. Inari-san. Is about 5km and it’s about 2-3hrs. It’s worth it! But if you don’t want to make it all the way to the …