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Everyday Things In Japan

These are just everyday things I saw on a pretty regular basis. I like the everyday, ordinary because it gives you an idea of how people really live and exist. Some of these I got used to seeing, others not. Might be boring for some, but for me it's a lot of what makes Japan uniquely Japan.

And for those viewing my photos who are Japanese or of Japanese heritage, my intent is not to ridicule but to point out those things that are different from what I normally see. My sincere and humble apologies if I offend.

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7-11! Normally, I would never set foot in a 7-11, however, the ones in Japan are great. They're clean, nice ... well all the stuff that IS Japan. And the food? Excellent and cheap. We at lunch on several days from 7-11. Sushi, rice cakes, YUMMMY!
Thank heaven for .....

7-11!

Normally, I would never set foot in a 7-11, however, the ones in Japan are great. They're clean, nice ... well all the stuff that IS Japan. And the food? Excellent and cheap. We at lunch on several days from 7-11. Sushi, rice cakes, YUMMMY!

 My sister and I wondered what it was for since we saw it in lots of different types of stores.
We saw this logo (cat with kitten) lots of places

My sister and I wondered what it was for since we saw it in lots of different types of stores.

 Ahhh! It's a delivery service! Now that makes sense.
"Ahhh! It's a delivery service! Now that makes sense."
Street work in Hiroshima (notice the brooms)
Street work in Hiroshima (notice the brooms)		 Streetcar Transportation, Hiroshima
Streetcar Transportation, Hiroshima		 Shoji (sliding paper door) to the room part, but it wasn't made of paper.
Shoji, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Shoji (sliding paper door) to the "room" part, but it wasn't made of paper.
The slippers are used for walking around inside the ryokan, but not on the tatami mats. These slippers were placed in the alcove in the entrance to the room. They were just below the wooden landing that lead to the actual room part. The shower was on one side of the landing and the toilet on the other side. There was a door (Shoji - sliding paper door) to the room part. The shower and toilet had Western style doors with knobs.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

The slippers are used for walking around inside the ryokan, but not on the tatami mats. These slippers were placed in the alcove in the entrance to the room. They were just below the wooden landing that lead to the actual "room" part. The shower was on one side of the landing and the toilet on the other side. There was a door (Shoji - sliding paper door) to the "room" part. The shower and toilet had Western style doors with knobs.

 This is the interior of my room. Very traditional. Very Japanese. Very spartan yet elegant. Extremely lovely. (picture taken before the bedding was placed)
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

This is the interior of my room. Very traditional. Very Japanese. Very spartan yet elegant. Extremely lovely.

(picture taken before the bedding was placed)

 Another view of the other side of my room. Futon and all.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Another view of the other side of my room. Futon and all.
This is the Futon for the evening. Actually this shot was taken early in the morning. It slept very nicely I'll admit.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

This is the Futon for the evening. Actually this shot was taken early in the morning. It slept very nicely I'll admit.

 Another shot of the Futon. That little light at the head of the Futon? Very pretty.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Another shot of the Futon. That little light at the head of the Futon? Very pretty.

 This is the other side of my room. The windows are large and wonderful and overlook the entire town and the harbor of Miyajima.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

This is the other side of my room. The windows are large and wonderful and overlook the entire town and the harbor of Miyajima.
Couldn't resist this shot. It's the shadow of the lantern that hung in the window. These were the doors in the room.
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Couldn't resist this shot. It's the shadow of the lantern that hung in the window. These were the doors in the room.

 Again, with the borders......
Border of Tatami Mat, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Again, with the borders......

 ...and some more....
Border of Tatami Mat, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

...and some more....
They had just purchased these new tatami mats and they smelled WONDERFUL! I fell in love with these mats and should've brought one home.
Border of Tatami Mat, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

They had just purchased these new tatami mats and they smelled WONDERFUL! I fell in love with these mats and should've brought one home.

 Can you tell I was fascinated with these?
Border of Tatami Mat, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Can you tell I was fascinated with these?

 I know. It's a strange shot, but I wanted to get an entire mat in the shot and this was the only picture that looked good enough to put up here.
Tatami Mat, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

I know. It's a strange shot, but I wanted to get an entire mat in the shot and this was the only picture that looked good enough to put up here.
Notice the little faucet at the top for washing your hands. Too clever.
Facility at Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Notice the little faucet at the top for washing your hands. Too clever.

 And the outlet is to plug up the heated seat.
Facility at Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

And the outlet is to plug up the heated seat.

 Sink at Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima
Sink at Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima
Dryer too! Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima
Dryer too! Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima		 You actually sit on a little stool (see next picture). This was the same type of set up for the public bath.
Traditional Japanese shower, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

You actually sit on a little stool (see next picture). This was the same type of set up for the public bath.

 Little stool in the right hand corner; you sit on it and shower.
Traditional Japanese shower, Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Little stool in the right hand corner; you sit on it and shower.
Yukata (robe) for Roykan Jukeiso
Ryokan Jukeiso, Miyajima

Yukata (robe) for Roykan Jukeiso
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Guest 29-May-2007 10:08
i stayed in the same Rokan when i was in japan. I miss the place..
Guest 23-Sep-2004 02:55
Thanks, Andy! It's fun to relive! ---Sara
glamis23-Sep-2004 02:53
:-D Thanks, Andy! ---Sara
Guest 20-Sep-2004 19:26
Thanks for the great photos of everyday things. This really brings back memories of my trip there, I'm glad that you had the foresight to take these photos as well as the more "touristy" ones - Andy
glamis28-Jan-2004 14:42
Thank you very much! I enjoyed my trip very much and would go back in a heartbeat.
Guest 28-Sep-2003 02:09
Wow! Excellent gallery! I feel like I've just taken a trip to Japan. I've always wanted to go there and this is the kind of stuff I hope to see there!
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